Star-studded line-up announced for Celebrity Traitors series two
Guy LambertCulture reporter
Richard E. Grant, Miranda Hart, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Joe Lycett are among the stars who will go head to head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.
A total of 21 presenters, comedians, actors and musicians will try their hand at being good traitors and faithfuls in the show, which will air this autumn.
Following a successful first series that saw 15.4m people watch Alan Carr emerge victorious in the finale, this next instalment will see broadcasters Amol Rajan, Maya Jama and Professor Hannah Fry enter the castle in the Scottish highlands.
Actors Bella Ramsey, Myha’la, Michael Sheen, Jerry Hall, Sharon Rooney and Julie Hesmondhalgh will use their skills and experience to convince the other players that they are faithfuls as they try and win £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
Meanwhile, the close friendship of comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan will be put to the ultimate test by the game.
A return for popular host Claudia Winkleman has also been confirmed.
The full Celebrity Traitors line-up:
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- Amol Rajan (above) – Journalist and Broadcaster known for presenting University Challenge and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
- Bella Ramsey – Actor best known for their roles in Game of Thrones and as Ellie in the post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us.
- James Acaster – Comedian who currently hosts his podcast ‘Off Menu’ alongside The Traitors: Uncloaked presenter Ed Gamble.
- James Blunt – Brit award winning singer who spends his free time taking on internet trolls with light humour.
- Jerry Hall – American Model and Actress, and former long term partner of The Rolling Stones signer Mick Jagger.
- Joanne McNally – Irish Comedian McNally co-hosts a podcast called My Therapist Ghosted Me with Vogue Williams.
BBC Studios- Joe Lycett (above) – Comedian known for his wit, activism and public stunts.
- Julie Hesmondhalgh – Multi-award winning actor who recently starred in Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
- King Kenny – YouTuber and professional boxer.
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Former Little Mix singer turned solo artist.
- Maya Jama – Broadcaster and the current host of the UK version of Love Island.
- Michael Sheen – Welsh Actor and Presenter, known particularly for his portrayals of real-life figures like Tony Blair and David Frost.
- Miranda Hart – Actor of stage and screen who wrote and starred in the sitcom Miranda.
Getty Images- Myha’la (above) – American actor known for her role as Harper Stern in the hit series Industry
- Professor Hannah Fry – British mathematician, author and broadcaster.
- Richard E. Grant – Academy award nominated actor who recently starred in the movie Saltburn.
- Rob Beckett – Comedian who frequently appears on A League of Their Own and presents a show with fellow comedian Romesh Ranganathan called Rob and Romesh Vs.
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian who presents his own podcast as well as the TV show Rob and Romesh Vs, alongside fellow Celebrity Traitors star Rob Beckett
- Ross Kemp – Actor best known for his role as Grant Mitchell in Eastenders.
- Sebastian Croft – Heartstopper actor and musician.
- Sharon Rooney – Scottish actor whose breakthrough role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary earned her critical acclaim.
The second celebrity version of the show will consist of ten hour-long episodes.
The latest regular series was broadcast in January, attracting more than 12 million viewers per episode.