Celebrity Traitors fans predict Claudia Winkleman will introduce a surprise twist after spotting clue in lineup announcement
The Celebrity Traitors fans have predicted that host Claudia Winkleman will introduce a surprise twist after spotting a huge clue in the lineup.
On Saturday, the BBC announced the latest stars taking part in the upcoming second season of the hit show, which will start filming next week.
And now, fans are speculating what new twists and turns might pop-up during the new season, which will air in the autumn.
As 21 celebrities were announced to be taking part in The Celebrity Traitors, fans spotted that the UK civilian series always has 22 contestants.
One fan speculated on Reddit: ‘Only 21 cast members, a secret 22nd or a late drop-out?’
Others penned: ‘I could see them bringing an early out from season 1 back as a surprise cast member like Paloma or Tom;
The Celebrity Traitors fans have predicted that host Claudia Winkleman (pictured) will introduce a surprise twist after spotting a huge clue in the lineup
On Saturday, the BBC announced the latest stars taking part in the upcoming second season of the hit show, which will start filming next week; pictured Love Island host Maya Jama
‘Danny Dyer was extremely heavily rumoured for this so it’d be funny if in Episode 2 he just gets thrown in like a grenade;
‘This still gives me hope for Bob Mortimer; There’s a surprise one for sure because there’s a blank sign in the promo vid.’
The UK civilian series always has 22 participants, but the first celebrity version of the show last year only had 19.
21 celebrities will be heading to Ardross Castle including Michael Sheen, Ross Kemp, Hannah Fry, Joanna McNally, Amol Rajan, James Acaster and Richard E. Grant.
They will be joined by Bella Ramsey, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh and King Kenny.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is also on the line-up alongside Maya Jama, Miranda Hart, Myha’la, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney.
Set in airport arrivals, the trailer shows a line of actors standing with the iconic roundtable chalk boards revealing the names.
In the BBC’s announcement clip, people were seen holding signs at an airport with each of the celebrities names on them.
But in a hilarious nod to the show, many of the stars’ names were spelt wrong, such as ‘Rob Bucket’, ‘Miranda Heart’ and ‘Richardy Grant’.
Elsewhere one of the people holding a board had his the wrong way round – something the contestants often do during roundtables.
Fans are speculating what new twists might pop-up during the new season, as 21 stars were announced to be taking part in The Celebrity Traitors, where as in the UK civilian series always has 22 contestants; pictured Miranda Hart
One fan speculated on Reddit : ‘Only 21 cast members, a secret 22nd or a late drop-out?’ while others added: ‘I could see them bringing an early out from season 1 as a surprise like Paloma’
The Celebrity Traitors series two cast was officially revealed on Saturday morning as the BBC dropped the first teaser trailer
Sharing the clip on Instagram on Saturday, the BBC wrote: ‘Host Claudia Winkleman will welcome an eclectic mix of people and personalities ranging from BAFTA and BRIT award winners through to social media stars.
‘Plus some of the UK’s most cherished actors, comedians, presenters and beyond as the celebrities question who they can and can’t really trust, figure out who deserves to be banished and try to discover which of them is plotting murder under the cover of darkness.’
Eleven million viewers watched last year as the treacherous funnyman Alan Carr, 49, beat faithfuls Joe Marler, 35, Nick Mohammed, 45, and David Olusoga, 55, to claim the £87,500 prize pot for charity.
The Celebrity Traitors line-up 2026
Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall rose to fame in the 1970s and became one of the era’s most recognisable fashion icons (pictured in October)
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant celebrated for his roles in everything from cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Pictured in November)
James Blunt
James Blunt shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single ‘You’re Beautiful’
Ross Kemp
Ross Kemp who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to be wanting to ‘challenge himself’
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen
Rob Beckett
Best friend of fellow Traitors star Romesh, Rob Beckett is known for his high-energy and booming laugh
Sharon Rooney
Sharon Rooney is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary
Joanne McNally
Joanne McNally is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos, and modern life
Amol Rajan
Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television
King Kenny
King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is a content creator known for prank videos and street-style social experiments
Sebastian Croft
Sebastian Croft is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper
Maya Jama
Maya Jama, 31, is quickly becoming one of the UK’s most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island.
Miranda Hart
Miranda Hart broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend
Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan has been taking British TV by storm in recent years is known for his deadpan delivery
James Acaster
James Acaster is good friends with Ed Gamble who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, who found fame on The X Factor back in 2011
Joe Lycett
From headline-grabbing TV stunts to cleverly staged public pranks, Joe Lycett has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most inventive and unpredictable comics
Hannah Fry
Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry is known for turning complex data into content which is engaging and accessible to viewers
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Julie Hesmondhalgh is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, which made history as the first transgender character in a British soap opera
Myha’la
Myha’la is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry
