BBC Celebrity Traitors Launches with Star-Studded Cast, Premieres October 8

The Celebrity Traitors, a new star-studded edition of the BBC's twisty game show hosted by Claudia Winkleman, premieres on October 8 on BBC One and iPlayer. The show features 19 British celebrities including Alan Carr, Stephen Fry, Tom Daley, Paloma Faith, Kate Garraway, and others competing in a game of deceit and betrayal set in a Scottish Highlands castle, where contestants must backstab to avoid banishment and murder. Claudia Winkleman emphasizes that fame offers no advantage in the game, warning that most players will be "murdered" during the contest. The trailer showcases dramatic moments, tense interactions, and hints at possible Traitors, with fans suspecting comedian Joe Wilkinson and others of deceit based on their behavior. Contestants had to follow strict rules during filming, including surrendering phones and abstaining from social media. The series will air two nights a week with an extended 70-minute premiere episode, promising intense drama and high stakes for charity.