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Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Celebrity Traitors everything we know, airdate, line-up and on-set drama
BBC Celebrity Traitors everything we know, airdate, line-up and on-set drama Will Welsh sweetheart Charlotte Church be a traitor? I guess we'll have to wait until later this year to find out. The Traitors will return for a celebrity version later this year (Image: BBC ) BBC's The Traitors is one of the programmes we all love to watch, it has drama, it had deceit and it has bloody Claudia Winkleman. The series, attracted an average audience of over 10 million for its third series, and later this year it will return... but with a twist. The first ever series of Celebrity Traitors UK will be broadcast on our screens in the Autumn, where we will see some of our fave stars take to the Scottish castle to play a game of deception. Who will be the Traitors? I guess we'll have to wait and see. Here is everything we know so far about the new series. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The airdate There has been no official start date confirmed yet for The Celebrity Traitors, however it is scheduled to premiere in Autumn 2025 on BBC One and iPlayer. Filming for the nine-part series has already taken place in Inverness, Scotland. Some of the celebrities were spotted during filming, you can read more here. The line-up The full line up includes singers, actors, chatty men and women, sports stars and more. It has been revealed that some big names will be heading to Scotland and honestly we can't wait! Article continues below Ahead of the series, presenter Claudia Winkleman remarked: "We're incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes. "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." Here is a full list of stars who will be appearing on the show: Cat Burns, singer Charlotte Church, singer Paloma Faith, singer Kate Garraway, TV presenter Tameka Empson, actress Ruth Codd, actress Lucy Beaumont, comedian Clare Balding, TV presenter Joe Wilkinson, comedian Jonathan Ross, TV presenter Mark Bonnar, actor Alan Carr, comedian Celia Imrie, actress Nick Mohammed, comedian and actor Niko Omilana, YouTuber David Olusoga, historian and presenter Tom Daley, former Olympic diver Joe Marler, ex-England rugby player Stephen Fry, comedian, actor, author The official line up for The Celebrity Traitors The on-set drama Speaking about the Celebrity Traitors to BBC Radio 2 contestant Paloma Faith compared the series to being in jail. "It was way more taxing and psychologically demanding than I expected. "It's like a Scandinavian jail. When you sit at home and watch it on the telly it's like 'entertainment' and 'showbiz' but when you're in you're like, 'Oh my God'. "Best I don't ever do anything illegal." The 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' singer will be appearing on the first series of Celebrity Traitors UK (Image: John Myers ) With drama unfolding on screen, there was also drama happening behind the camera. An insider revealed that the crew had to take drastic action following an insect infestation on set. They said: "There are always challenges filming outdoors but this time is was worse than ever. The crew were having to wear nets over their heads to stop themselves from being bitten. "And ticks were a nightmare - some became experts in getting them out of people's bodies fully. Article continues below "Normally, it's the contestants that are put through their paces, but this time the crew went through hell." You can read more here.
North Wales Chronicle
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Spice Girls rumoured to be reuniting for a world tour
The iconic 90s girl band went on to score nine number-one hits and become one of the biggest-selling pop acts of all time. Geri Horner (nee Halliwell), Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham first formed 31 years ago. Now, according to The Sun, Geri is set to be meeting with the band's long-term manager Simon Fuller to discuss 'exciting ideas' later this week. The Spice Girls' last official performance together took place at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony. In 2019, Geri, Emma, Mel C and Mel B toured the UK and Ireland, but Victoria did not join. A source told The Sun: 'There have been rumours swirling for months, but Geri has always been too busy and had other things on, preventing her from saying yes. 'Nothing is yet confirmed but Geri and Simon are back in touch with a myriad of exciting ideas.' However, apparently Victoria Beckham (aka Posh Spice) is reportedly '90% out of the running,' according to The Sun. A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) 'Unfortunately, Victoria has pretty much ruled herself out, but there is still a world in which she could do some sort of avatar appearance or a special one-off thing,' the source said. Recommended reading: Fans react to Mel C's hint at Spice Girls' reunion tour Victoria Beckham hopes new Netflix series will be 'relatable' BBC Celebrity Traitors line-up 2025 'confirmed' - full list 'She would always want to honour the girls' history.' The 2019 tour did not include Victoria, but fans went wild last year as a brief reunion of all the band took place at her 50th birthday party. Rumours have now been swirling for months that the Wannabe hitmakers could reunite in the near future. Mel C hinted at a possible reunion and world tour last month to mark their debut single's 30th birthday, while Geri said told The Sunday Times back in March that 'there will be something' coming.
South Wales Guardian
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Spice Girls rumoured to be reuniting for a world tour
The iconic 90s girl band went on to score nine number-one hits and become one of the biggest-selling pop acts of all time. Geri Horner (nee Halliwell), Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham first formed 31 years ago. Now, according to The Sun, Geri is set to be meeting with the band's long-term manager Simon Fuller to discuss 'exciting ideas' later this week. The Spice Girls' last official performance together took place at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony. In 2019, Geri, Emma, Mel C and Mel B toured the UK and Ireland, but Victoria did not join. A source told The Sun: 'There have been rumours swirling for months, but Geri has always been too busy and had other things on, preventing her from saying yes. 'Nothing is yet confirmed but Geri and Simon are back in touch with a myriad of exciting ideas.' However, apparently Victoria Beckham (aka Posh Spice) is reportedly '90% out of the running,' according to The Sun. A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) 'Unfortunately, Victoria has pretty much ruled herself out, but there is still a world in which she could do some sort of avatar appearance or a special one-off thing,' the source said. Recommended reading: Fans react to Mel C's hint at Spice Girls' reunion tour Victoria Beckham hopes new Netflix series will be 'relatable' BBC Celebrity Traitors line-up 2025 'confirmed' - full list 'She would always want to honour the girls' history.' The 2019 tour did not include Victoria, but fans went wild last year as a brief reunion of all the band took place at her 50th birthday party. Rumours have now been swirling for months that the Wannabe hitmakers could reunite in the near future. Mel C hinted at a possible reunion and world tour last month to mark their debut single's 30th birthday, while Geri said told The Sunday Times back in March that 'there will be something' coming.
Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Celebrity Traitors full line-up confirmed as filming starts on new series
BBC Celebrity Traitors is set to be filmed in the iconic Scottish castle and now the full line-up of stars has been confirmed ahead of the series. The celebrity cast for the popular BBC series The Traitors has been announced, with filming already underway. Claudia Winkleman is set to return as host as a series of famous faces are preparing to enter the grand Scottish castle including comedians Bob Mortimer and Alan Carr, as well as former child star Charlotte Church. An insider told the Mirror: "There will be a huge mix of personalities - and ego sizes. Seeing how it all works out is going to be fascinating. The team making the show are expecting it to be quite different to the regular version because the celebrities will be less motivated by the prize fund but care far more about how they come across." They added: "It will be really interesting to see how the gameplay compares, along with which tactics they employ. Hopefully one thing that will remain the same is that it will be a lot of fun to watch." Lets take a closer look at the celebrity line up. Charlotte Church Singer Charlotte Church is among those braving the storied Scottish castle. Despite once claiming she didn't want to capitalise on her fame for financial gain, Charlotte appears ready for another stint in the spotlight as she joins the show. Earlier this year, Charlotte opened up about her journey towards inner harmony and reigniting her artistic spark after her time in the limelight as a young celebrity. Reflecting on her early stardom, she expressed: "I think that when you get commoditised as such a young person, you know, my own creativity and artistry wasn't really centred at all and so it was actually through setting up other things like The Dreaming [her retreat centre] that I really started to reclaim my own creativity." Bob Mortimer Bob Mortimer, the much-loved comedian who recently graced our screens on Last One Laughing, is set to join the upcoming series, The Mirror confirmed weeks earlier. Following his heart surgery in 2015, Bob revealed in 2023 that he no longer lives in fear of death. His outlook shifted as he shared: "I don't feel scared about death, I just feel so frustrated and sad to think I won't see how stories end. My children's story. My wife's. The football. All the stories going on in the world that you're going to miss the end of." Kate Garraway Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway will also be venturing into the new series. Sadly, Kate lost her husband Derek Draper the previous year. As she navigates life as a single parent to her children, Darcey and Billy, Kate has been candid about her challenges. She earlier disclosed: "This is the hardest part of grieving. There are so many moments where I just think, 'Derek, where are you?'" Alan Carr The Scottish castle will be welcoming fellow comedian Alan Carr, as reported by The Mirror. He's set to join the show alongside five other celebrities including Bob, another comic. Earlier this year, Alan revealed a health scare that had him "so worried". He explained: "I've got astigmatism - I kept telling people I had stigmata, like the wounds of Christ. "Get over yourself, Alan. I had a bit of a health scare. I went to Moorfields [Eye Hospital, London]. I've got something wrong with my eyes - quite a bit of pressure. "I hate the glaucoma thing, when they squirt the air in your eyes. I had something wrong with my eyes in the cornea. I was so worried." Jonathan Ross TV presenter and star of The Masked Singer, Jonathan Ross, is also making his way to the castle. Known across the UK for his chat show where he's interviewed numerous global celebrities. In addition to The Traitors, Jonathan has signed up for a new series titled Haunted Homecoming, which will document his return to his childhood home where he once experienced a paranormal event in his parents' cellar. Joe Marler Rugby legend Joe Marler is also on board for the new series. He's known for his time with the Premiership club Harlequins and a stint with the England team, before hanging up his boots in November 2024. Last year, Joe announced his retirement from professional sports with a heartfelt message, stating: "Playing for England always felt like I was living in a dream bubble. "I kept waiting for it to pop and me to suddenly go back to being a gobby, overweight 16-year-old again. But you know when it's time. I can't do what I used to do as well as I once could. "I can't keep talking about my family being my priority unless they actually are. I want to keep untarnished all these memories of my career, both good and bad. I don't want to leave my house with my kids crying. I'm ready to make the change." Stephen Fry Stephen Fry, the British icon and QI stalwart, is set to grace the show, with filming kicking off today. Insiders have revealed that Stephen leapt at the opportunity to be part of the show, having been a covert admirer of the BBC hit. Only a month ago, Stephen playfully hinted at his participation on the programme during an appearance on This Morning. Feigning ignorance, he quipped: "It's a BBC show, isn't it? It's an interesting show. Do you think they're going to do a celebrity version?" When Ben probed: "Would you be interested in doing a show like that," Stephen responded: "Let me see how good I am at lying." Nick Mohammed Nick Mohammed, the British actor known for his role as Nathan 'Nate' Shelley in Ted Lasso, has joined the new series. Nick, who also boasts comedic talents, is sure to bring laughter to his fellow participants in the castle. Nick previously revealed that his role on Ted Lasso could have "easily not happened". He shared: "I'd only seen the pilot script of Ted Lasso at that point and didn't know what the rest of the show might have in store. "But then they called and said, 'Look, this is where the character's going to go' and I realised it was definitely something I wanted to be involved in. But it could easily not have happened." Tom Daley Olympic diving hero Tom may have hung up his trunks after his triumph at the 2024 Olympics. Despite rejecting numerous reality shows, Tom has put pen to paper for the new series of Celebrity Traitors. David Olusoga Historian and broadcaster David is no stranger to award-winning programmes. He's a BAFTA-winning filmmaker who also presents historical documentaries for the BBC, as well as making appearances on shows like The One Show. Niko Omilana YouTube star Niko is one of the celebrities heading into the castle. Sure to be a hit with younger viewers, Niko - known for his hilarious online pranks - is also part of one of YouTube's most influential groups, The Sidemen. Mark Bonnar Line of Duty star and acting heavyweight Mark Bonnar will be entering the castle. He portrayed DCC Mike Dryden in the popular BBC series - rumoured to be returning soon - and will also be recognised by viewers for his role in Shetland. Joe Wilkinson Another funnyman is joining the mix - Joe has been confirmed for the new series. He's graced our screens on popular programmes like Have I Got News For You and 8 Out of 10 Cats, to mention a few. Clare Balding The renowned sports presenter and national treasure Clare has agreed to participate in the brand new series. Despite repeatedly declining reality TV offers in the past, she's now signed up for the celebrity edition of The Traitors. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Lucy Beaumont Following her break up with Jon Richardson, Lucy has also joined the new series. The comedian has featured in numerous shows with her former spouse, including their programme Meet the Richardsons and Jon and Lucy's Odd Couples. Paloma Faith Chart-topping singer Paloma is set to enter the castle, reportedly hoping to reveal a different side of herself. She's recently spoken out about her separation from Leyman Lahcine and her life as a single parent. Ruth Codd Netflix series The Midnight Club fans will recognise Ruth. The actress starred in the popular streaming service show as Anya. She's also slated to appear in How To Train Your Dragon this summer. Tameka Empson EastEnders stalwart Tameka is the sole soap star preparing to enter the Scottish castle. Famous for her role as Kim Fox on the hit BBC soap, Tameka is sure to have viewers in stitches - but will her acting experience help her keep her strategies under wraps? Celia Imrie Acting veteran Celia, known for her roles in Bridget Jones' Diary, Mamma Mia!, Upstairs, Downstairs, Doctor Who and Absolutely Fabulous, is also joining the new series. Singer Cat Burns, a BRIT Award nominee famous for her viral hit 'live more and love more', is another addition to the show. With a massive following on TikTok, she's expected to draw in younger viewers. Cat Burns Singer Cat Burns is also heading into The Traitors. The BRIT Award nominated singer who is known for her viral hit live more & love more is a huge success on TikTok and will hopefully encourage some younger viewers to tune in.
