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The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Celeb Traitors fans work out that huge name will be murdered first after spotting clue
FANS of The Traitors think an absolutely huge name will be murdered first in the highly-anticipated celebrity edition. The BBC has confirmed the full line-up of stars that would be headed to Ardross Castle in Scotland. Good Morning Britain 's Kate Garraway, actress Celia Imrie and Olympian Tom Daley are among the biggest stars who have been announced. 8 8 8 However, many fans have their eye on actor and television host Stephen Fry, 67. He's best known for his high-profile roles in films such as Wilde, Gosford Park, Chariots of Fire and Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland. After appearing in the sitcom Blackadder with Rowan Atkinson, he served as the host of the hit quiz show QI from 2003 until 2016. He was announced to be taking part in the forthcoming edition of the smash-hit murder mystery reality show. Since then, fans have taken to social media as they guessed that the huge personality will be an easy target for The Traitors if he is not chosen to take up the cloak. Writing on Reddit, one fan commented: "If Stephen Fry isn't a traitor I can't help but feel like he'll get voted out straight away." A second seemed to agree as they replied: "He might be voted out anyway if the other celebs still assume that." "I think he might be murdered early for this reason. People won't vote to banish him and it sends a message to kill off a big name," noted a third. As a fourth sarcastically joked: "They don't have the b******* to vote out Stephen straight away." While a fifth hopes that no matter what, the actor and broadcaster would stay in the game. They added: "Hopefully he's a faithful then." Chart-topping star Paloma Faith is one of the A-list stars who have filmed with host Claudia Winkleman. In a new teaser trailer, the Strictly Come Dancing host remarked: 'We're incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes. How does The Traitors work and who hosts it? The Traitors first launched in the UK in 2022, after the Dutch format was acquired by the BBC. Claudia Winkleman is the show's host, and has now hosted all three series to date. How does it work? It is a reality game show that involves 22 contestants, and some of them are chosen to be The Traitors. The Traitors sees a group of contestants taking part in "the ultimate game of truth and deception". The group of contestants are competing for the chance to walk away with a huge cash prize. While navigating through a series of challenges, the team are also tasked with figuring out who the Traitors are in the group (usually three contestants). Each night, the Traitors gather to "eliminate" one of the Faithful, removing them from the competition Meanwhile, the traitors can be "banished" if they're successfully outed as a traitor by a faithful. The winners of the show are either the Traitor who remains undetected or the Faithfuls if they successfully eliminate all the Traitors. The prize sees the winner could get £120K. "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.' The likes of Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed, Line Of Duty actor Mark Bonnar, and chat show stars Jonathan Ross & Alan Carr are also amongst the lineup. Other names include sports broadcaster Clare Balding, EastEnders star Tameka Empson and comedians Joe Wilkinson and Lucy Beaumont Charlotte Church, Cat Burns, Ruth Codd, YouTube prankster Niko Omilana, Historian David Olusoga and Rugby star Joe Marler round out the cast. At the end of the new clip, the Beeb revealed that the celebrity spin-off will kick off this Autumn. 8 8 8 8 8
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
BBC Celebrity Traitors line-up in full as Claudia Winkleman set to return
The BBC has announced the full lineup for the first celebrity edition of The Traitors. The all-star cast includes Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, Alan Carr, Tom Daley, Joe Marler, Ruth Codd, and other notable figures from broadcasting, sports, and entertainment. Thespian Celia Imrie, EastEnders star Tameka Empson, Line of Duty actor Mark Bonnar also feature alongside Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church, Cat Burns, Professor David Olusoga and YouTube prankster Niko Omilana. Comedians Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont and Nick Mohammed round off the line-up, with host Claudia Winkleman also returning. Contestants will compete for a £100,000 prize for their chosen charities. The nine-episode series, filmed in a Scottish castle, is set to air this autumn.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was on The Traitors - there's a crucial tactic the celebs MUST follow if they want any chance at winning
A previous contestant on The Traitors has shared the crucial tactic stars must use if they want to ensure victory on the upcoming celebrity edition of the show. The BBC reality game show, which first aired in 2022, sees around 20 contestants retreat to a castle in the Scottish Highlands to compete for a cash prize, with some made Traitors, who try to secretly eliminate so-called Faithfuls. Hosted by the universally beloved Claudia Winkleman, it quickly became the most talked-about programme on our screens - and a celebrity version is now set for release on BBC One later this year. Huge stars like Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry are some of the 19 contestants in the highly-anticipated, star-studded version of the murder mystery game. The cast were spotted by MailOnline touching down at Inverness Airport towards the end of last month for their stint at Ardross Castle, again presented by Claudia. So, with filming seemingly underway, Diane Carson from the show's second series has shared her wisdom for would-be victors. The former teacher famously took part alongside her son Ross - and in a cunning move, the two famously concealed being related from their fellow contestants. She told the Sun her advice to the new celeb participants: 'They should park their career and just get on with playing the game. It's important to have fun.' The 63-year-old, from Bangor, Co Down, has also hinted to the Mirror about a potential return to the beloved show - which she has said she would do differently this time round. Diane said: 'I would play the game very differently the next time around. I'd be ready to get more involved.' The incredible full line-up for the special Celebrity Traitors series was revealed last month by the Sun. The stars who will transform into Traitors and Faithfuls include a variety of actors: Stephen Fry, Ruth Codd, Celia Imrie, Tameka Empson and Mark Bonnar. Comedians Alan Carr, Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson and Lucy Beaumont will also take part, joining singers Paloma Faith, Cat Burns and Charlotte Church. Also confirmed for the show are presenters Jonathan Ross, Clare Balding and Kate Garraway, Olympic diver Tom Daley, rugby player Joe Marler, historian and writer David Olusoga and YouTuber Niko Omilana. Missing from the confirmed line-up was actress and comedian Jennifer Saunders, who was heavily rumoured to be taking part. Comedian Lucy became the last star to sign up for the show, following her shock split from fellow comedian Jon Richardson. The award-winning funny woman, 40, is said to be keen to 'make more of a name for herself' with audiences. A source told the Sun: 'Lucy is a massive fan of the show and is so excited about getting stuck in at Ardross Castle. 'After her split from Jon, she has been working really hard to make more of a name for herself and Celebrity Traitors is the ideal opportunity.' The stern rules the first ever Celebrity Traitors cast are adhering to were revealed shortly after the line-up was announced - and the stars are not getting any special treatment. Ahead of filming, the contestants were kept apart in a hotel ahead of filming - and had their phones taken away as a precaution. A source told the Sun: 'The BBC aren't taking any chances with the contestants - even though they're household names. They join singers Paloma Faith (pictured), Cat Burns and Charlotte Church 'They are all holed up in a hotel together but they are being kept apart with a security guard on their floor at all times to make sure they're not swapping tactics or talking.' They added: 'Some of them moaned about not having their phones but the BBC need to be sure they're not messaging or communicating on social media - so it's a total ban.' Allegedly there is a production phone the cast can use to make a phone call home, while accompanied by a chaperone. The BBC reportedly want this series to be the most 'explosive' ever, hence why they are being so strict and not taking any chances. MailOnline previously contacted Lucy Beaumont's reps and the BBC for comment.
