BBC Celebrity Traitors start time, full line-up and cash prize as show returns
The Traitors is back with a celebrity edition as Claudia Winkleman joins some of the most famous faces in the UK including a Ted Lasso actor and Olympian.
The Celebrity Traitors - Official Trailer - BBC
The wait is finally over for fans of The Traitors, as Claudia Winkleman and her iconic jumpers make a triumphant return to Ardross Castle.
For the first time in the history of the UK show, the Strictly Come Dancing host will be welcoming a new batch of Faithfuls and Traitors who are all celebrities.
The Traitors has been a massive hit since its inception, from the 2022 victory of three Faithfuls over ultimate Traitor Wilfred Webster, to Harry Clark's shocking betrayal in season two, and the emotional win by Faithfuls Leanne Quigley and Jake Brown in season three earlier this year.
Now, it's time for some famous faces to take on the challenge, with the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors airing tonight.
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What time does Celebrity Traitors start?
The Celebrity Traitors kicks off tonight, Wednesday, October 8, at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
The second episode will air tomorrow night at the same time, with two episodes following each week.
With a total of nine episodes, the grand finale is expected to air at the beginning of November.
Who is in Celebrity Traitors 2025?
The full cast for the UK's first celebrity edition of the show includes:
Alan Carr - Comedian
Cat Burns – Singer/Songwriter
Celia Imrie – Actor
Charlotte Church – Singer/Activist
Clare Balding - Presenter
David Olusoga - Historian and Filmmaker
Joe Marler – Former England Rugby Player
Joe Wilkinson - Comedian
Jonathan Ross - Presenter
Kate Garraway - Broadcaster
Lucy Beaumont - Comedian
Mark Bonnar - Actor
Nick Mohammed - Actor and Comedian
Niko Omilana - Content Creator
Paloma Faith - Singer/Songwriter and Actor
Ruth Codd - Actor
Stephen Fry - Actor, Writer, Presenter
Tameka Empson – Actor and Comedian
Tom Daley – Olympian
"We're incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes. I'd love to say we'll take it easy on them and they'll just wander round the castle and eat toast for a couple of weeks, but that would be a lie," Claudia previously shared.
When the Celebrity Traitors line-up began being leaked, it was reported that siblings Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper were also taking part, but they dropped out weeks before filming commenced.
What do the celebrities win?
The civilian series sees the Faithfuls or Traitors win a prize pot of £100,000, with money gained or lost during the challenges set by Claudia throughout the series.
This version will be no different, but instead of winning for themselves or their loved ones, the celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing, and trust in the hope of winning a cash prize for a charity of their choice.
The Celebrity Traitors airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm tonight, with two episodes airing each week on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
