COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
BBC confirm full Celebrity Traitors line up in first look pictures – and reveal when it will hit screens.
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THE BBC have finally confirmed the full Celebrity Traitors line-up with exciting new pictures, as they let fans know when they can watch the hotly-anticipated spin-off show.
The Sun was first to reveal that star-studded cast - which includes a Line Of Duty actor and a Bridget Jones star - but who will be a Traitor and who will be a Faithful?
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Fans are on the edge of their seats as they wait for Celebrity Traitors to kick off.
Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, viewers are being treated to a mix of A-listers, popular actors, TV stars and singing icons.
The celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning a cash prize of up to £100K for a charity of their choice.
Host Claudia said: “We’re incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes.
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"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.”
In a sneak peek to the new series, the BBC dropped a video which revealed the cast.
Their faces appeared in portraits and were seen hanging on the wall of the famous Traitors castle.
At the end of the trailer, the Beeb revealed that the spin-off will kick off this Autumn.
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Here we take a look at the 18 stars who are taking part in the first ever Celebrity Traitors...
Stephen Fry
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Fans are excited to see Stephen Fry, 67, take part in the famous game.
With his wit, intellect and popularity, the The QI legend is the perfect candidate for Celebrity Traitors.
The Sun revealed last summer how "super-fan" Stephen had "jumped at the chance to appear on the show".
A source said: “Claudia (Winkleman) put Stephen right at the top of celebs she’d want on The Traitors and Stephen has made it clear he’d be game.
“Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be in it.
“No contracts have been signed yet — but he told the show’s bosses to name a time and date and he’ll be there.”
Alan Carr
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Alan Carr, 48, will also bring the laughs in the famous Scottish castle.
The Sun was told back in November that the Chatty Man had signed up to be part of the show.
This is a first for Alan, as he has never taken part in a reality TV show.
A source said: “Alan is an absolute national treasure and will be an incredible contestant - he’ll make great telly as well as being a top player."
Nick Mohammed
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British actor Nick Mohammed, 44 has seen his star soar since starring in smash hit show, Ted Lasso.
Fans will remember him playing kit man turned rival coach Nathan 'Nate' Shelley on the show for three series.
The Sun revealed he had signed up to Celebrity Traitors earlier this year, with an insider telling us he is "going to be putting on his best game face" on the show.
Tom Daley
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Olympian Tom Daley, 30, knows what it's like to keep a game face, so he is perfect for Celebrity Traitors.
The diving champ will be hoping to make a splash on the show - but will he be a Traitor or a Faithful?
The Sun revealed in October how Tom had signed up, after turning down the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and ITV’s I’m A Celebrity! Get Me Out Of Here.
Joe Marler
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Joe Marler’s knows all about being competitive, thanks to his long career as a rugby pro.
The sportsman, 34, has enjoyed an incredible career on the pitch - winning the Six Nations three times for England.
But can he win over the other stars on Celebrity Traitors?
Insiders told the Sun, Joe is keen to show the public he is more than the man people know from the rugby pitch.
David Olusoga
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Professor David Olusoga, 55, is one of Britain's most prominent historian.
In 2023, he was awarded a Bafta Special Award back to honour his outstanding contribution to the arts.
David, has also written a string of best-selling history books, and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for his services to history and to community integration.
Can he use his knowledge and intellect to out smart the other celebrities in the castle?
Niko Omilana
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YouTube prankster Niko Omilana, 27, is set to see his profile rise to a new scale, as he breaks into mainstream telly on Celebrity Traitors.
The rising star has a huge online following and will draw a younger audience to the show.
Niko - who is a member of the YouTube mega group the Sidemen - previously ran for a place in parliament as an Independent in the General Election last year.
Mark Bonnar
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Line Of Duty fans will be thrilled to see Mark Bonnar, 56, take part on the show.
The popular actor played DCC Mike Dryden in the smash hit BBC crime series and is also known for his roles in Shetland and Guilt.
The Scottish actor will be returning his roots, as the show is filmed in his native country.
Jonathan Ross
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The Sun revealed last July how chat show legend Jonathan Ross would be taking part in Celebrity Traitors.
This will be Rossy's first major Beeb show since he quit 14 years ago following the Andrew Sachs scandal on his Radio 2 show.
However, Jonathan can't wait to take part in the show, with a source telling us: “Jonathan is the ideal target for The Traitors producers because he’s a high-profile celebrity who doesn’t regularly appear on the reality TV circuit.
“He’s also one of a small army of stars who are self-confessed fans of the show.”
Joe Wilkinson
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Comedian Joe Wilkinson also joins this incredible line-up of star.
Fans of Netflix's Afterlife will recognise him from the hit Ricky Gervais show where he played a postman called Pat.
Joe - who is also known for comedy panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You - has some insider knowledge when it comes to The Traitors.
This is because he is good friends with Paul Gorton, who was an original Traitor on the second series of the BBC series.
Clare Balding
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Much like Tom Daley, BBC sports presenter Clare Balding, 54, also turned down multiple reality shows - but jumped at the chance to be on Celebrity Traitors.
The Sun were first to reveal the popular presenter was in talks to take part back in October last year.
Insiders have told us how Clare is a "clever signing" on the part of producers.
This is because “no one really believes that the Beeb’s dependable, sensible face of sport could be a treacherous liar”.
Lucy Beaumont
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Comedian Lucy Beaumont is set to take her wit to the castle.
The Sun revealed she had joined the Celebrity Traitors line-up over the Easter weekend.
Fans will know Lucy from Channel 4’s Jon & Lucy’s Odd Couples, which she hosted with her ex husband Jon Richardson.
She also starred in Dave’s mockumentary series Meet the Richardsons, which began in 2020.
Paloma Faith
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Pop star Paloma Faith, 43, was revealed to be taking part by The Sun last October.
The Brit Award winner - who shot to fame with her smash hit song Only Love Can Hurt Like This - is known for being outspoken, so is bound to bring some excitement to the castle.
Like a lot of the other stars, Paloma has never appeared on reality television but told pals she wanted to "show the public a different side" to her personality.
Ruth Codd
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Ruth Codd. 28, shot to fame playing Anya in Netflix thriller series, The Midnight Club, back in 2022.
Since then, the Irish star has become a much-sought after actress, which has seen her bag a top film role.
Ruth, who had her right leg amputated below the knee, will make her film debut in How To Train Your Dragon, which is released this summer.
Tameka Empson
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EastEnders fans will be thrilled to see Tameka Empson, 48, taking part in Celebrity Traitors.
She is best known for playing the feisty Kim Fox in the BBC One soap
A show source told The Sun that the actress is hoping that her acting skills can be put to good use on the show.
Celia Imrie
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One of the biggest surprise signings of Celebrity Traitors has to be Celia Imrie, 72.
The national treasure is a HUGE star on both the big and the small screen.
But insiders told The Sun that the Bridget Jones star was "chomping at the bit" to be on the show.
Celia has enjoyed a glittering career and is one of the most recognisable actors to join the line-up, thanks to her roles in Calendar Girls, St Trinian's, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Charlotte Church
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It's fair to say that Charlotte Church, 39, has been in the spotlight for most of her life, after rising to fame as a child star in the 90s.
Fans will be keen to see her in action, as she makes her big comeback into the public eye.
The Welsh star stepped out of the limelight to open up a wellness retreat, but is now back with a bang.
Kate Garraway
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Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway, 57, is no stranger to reality TV, having enjoyed a successful stint on I'm A Celeb in 2019.
The TV host was chosen to take part in the Celebrity Traitors because of how popular she Is among the public.
Kate has had a rough few years, following the death of her beloved husband Derek.
Cat Burns
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Rising star Cat Burns, 24, is a super-fan of The Traitors and is said to be "thrilled" to have been chosen to be on the show.
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The singer is also known among her fans for making TikToks about the regular series.
A source told The Sun: "Cat is the ultimate Traitors superfan and she has been lobbying for this gig as soon as she found out the BBC were doing a celebrity spin-off."
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