After months of eager speculation, the full line-up for the upcoming season of Celebrity Traitors has been revealed!
The star-studded murder mystery game is set to return, with Claudia Winkleman once again hosting the show.
The contestants are preparing to head to Ardross Castle, where they will begin filming, and fans couldn’t be more excited.
Meet the Celebrities
On Tuesday, The Sun unveiled the 19 big names joining the show.
Among them are familiar faces like Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Nick Mohammed, Tom Daley, Joe Marler, and many more.
The full list of celebrities includes David Olusoga, Niko Omilana, Mark Bonnar, Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Claire Balding, Lucy Beaumont, Paloma Faith, Ruth Codd, Tameka Empson, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church, Kate Garraway, and Cat Burns.
However, there’s one notable absence from the line-up – Jennifer Saunders, who had been rumored to be part of the cast.
Lucy Beaumont Joins the Cast
The latest addition to the cast is comedian Lucy Beaumont, who became the final celebrity to sign up for the show.
Lucy, who recently went through a shocking split from her fellow comedian husband Jon Richardson, is excited to take part in Celebrity Traitors.
Sources say that after her divorce, she’s been eager to expand her career and make a name for herself in the public eye, and this show is the perfect opportunity.
A source shared with The Sun that Lucy is a huge fan of the show and can’t wait to get started at Ardross Castle.
Lucy’s Personal Life
Lucy’s divorce from Jon Richardson in April 2024 came as a surprise to many of their fans.
After nine years of marriage, the couple announced their split, sharing a joint statement that they had made the difficult decision to separate amicably.
Lucy, who has appeared on various panel shows and won a Chortle Award in 2012, has expressed that she prefers to keep details of the divorce private, despite their public relationship.
She and Jon share a daughter and had been married since 2015.
Keeping the Cast Under Wraps
As the excitement builds for Celebrity Traitors, the BBC has gone to great lengths to keep the cast under wraps.
After several leaks, the producers implemented a “military-style” operation to transport the celebrities to Ardross Castle.
Instead of the usual flight arrangements, the stars will travel by rail, air, car, and even boat.
On top of that, a no-fly zone has been established over Claudia Winkleman’s headquarters to prevent drone photographers from capturing any unauthorized images.
Extra Security Measures
A source explained that, due to the high-profile nature of the cast, the BBC had to be extra cautious.
They mentioned that when casting celebrities like Kate Garraway, Joe Marler, and Paloma Faith, the risk of leaks and gossip is much higher than with more low-profile participants.
As a result, the BBC team has taken extra steps to ensure the secrecy of the production.
Celebrities will arrive through multiple methods of transportation, and security measures are in place to keep the details of their arrival a secret.
What’s Next?
As filming for Celebrity Traitors begins, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the game unfolds.
With such a diverse group of celebrities and high levels of secrecy surrounding the show, it’s sure to be an exciting season.
Stay tuned for more updates as the drama and suspense kick off at Ardross Castle!