I'm a Celebrity 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
This year's cast features two EastEnders actors, a comedian, a former Lioness, and more...
I'm a Celebrity 2025 is in full swing, with the fresh group of famous faces already being put through their paces in a series of challenges and trials. This year's group of celebrities couldn't be more different from on another, with a YouTuber, a former Lioness and radio presenter to point out a few of those living side-by-side in camp. Last night's episode will go down as one of the most revolting eating challenges in the show's history after Alex Scott had to squeeze juice from raw fish eyes using only her mouth, spit the liquid into a shot glass, and then down the entire thing after, which she promptly vomited. The finale of this year's show has now been confirmed as Sunday 7th December and, whilst no evictions have happened as of yet, based off previous seasons they usually begin around two weeks in so we can expect the first one soon. As we wait for the next episode, read on to learn more about the official line-up for I'm a Celebrity 2025. I'm a Celebrity official 2025 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Tom Read Wilson Vogue Williams Kelly Brook Martin Kemp Eddie Kadi Alex Scott MBE Angry Ginge Jack Osbourne Ruby Wax OBE Aitch Shona McGarty Lisa Riley Scroll on to find out more! Vogue Williams Age: 40 Job: Podcaster and TV presenter Instagram: @voguewilliams Vogue Williams is a media personality and presenter, who first rose to fame in Ireland after appearing on Fade Street, before then participating on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars. Since then, she has gone on to host My Therapist Ghosted Me with Joanne McNally, and her own titles Never Live It Down and Vogue & Amber which she co-hosts alongside her sister. After recently turning 40, Vogue admitted she had become too "comfortable in life" and decided I'm a Celebrity was the right step out of her comfort zone. She added: "I always thought I wouldn’t do it, because I've gotten too comfortable in my life. I like to have eight hours of sleep, I like to eat nice things, I like to just chill out and I never put myself out of my comfort zone. "Then when I turned 40, I started to get scared of ridiculous things. I didn’t want to be this person. Doing this is such a massive life experience and it is not something you can pay to do. So now I am 40, I think it will be pretty cool to do I’m a Celebrity!" Tom Read Wilson Age: 39 Job: TV personality Instagram: @tomreadwilson Tom Read Wilson is a TV personality and actor who once appeared as a contestant on The Voice UK. Since then, he has served as the receptionist and client co-ordinator on Celebs Go Dating. Tom is rather scared about heading into camp, admitting he is as "fearful as a porcupine". He said: "My first thought when they approached me about taking part was abject terror. But I have got a very strict rule in life. If the only reason that you don’t want to do it is fear, you must do it whatever it is. I’m fearful as a porcupine and I am very nervous that my grey cells won’t dance properly in camp, too. "At home, I do a cryptic crossword every day, I always have a book on the go and I am a bit worried that my frontal lobes will drop off if I don’t have a lubricant for it. I can be vague at times and I don’t want to scatter brain cells over the camp!" Martin Kemp Age: 64 Job: Musician and actor Instagram: @martinjkemp Martin Kemp is a musician and actor, best known for being part of the new wave band Spandau Ballet, as well as his role as Steve Owen in EastEnders. Kemp has shared that his son, Roman, is jealous that he's going into the jungle. Roman took part on the show in 2019 and came third – and has offered some advice to his father. "He told me to go in and enjoy it all," Kemp said. "He said it's the most fun he has ever had and he said, 'I am really jealous; I know how much fun you are going to have.'" Just as Martin voted for Roman to do the "worst trials", Roman has promised to do the same! Eddie Kadi Age: 42 Job: Comedian Instagram: @comeddiekadi Eddie Kadi is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter, and was the first black British comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London. Over his career, he has hosted the MOBO Awards, as well as the official red carpet show for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles, and the main stage of the Afro Nation Festivals across the world. In 2023, he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and was paired with Karen Hauer. Speaking of taking part on I'm a Celebrity, Eddie said: "I have had a few friends who have done it like Oti Mabuse and Babatunde. They have all come back with such great stories. You only live once and I said 'yes' immediately. "Raising a daughter is a beautiful thing and my daughter is extremely excited. It’s going to be a story for her every single day. And if I were to be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’, my daughter would be the proudest daughter in the world." Alex Scott MBE Age: 41 Job: Sports presenter Instagram: @alexscott2 Alex Scott is a former professional footballer turned pundit, and has been the presenter of Football Focus since 2021. A self-described introvert, Alex shared she will need to "push" herself to "speak out around all of the different and big personalities". She explained: "Not going into myself for being the shy one will be my big challenge. People see you on TV and they assume you are outgoing, that loud person, but take me to red carpets or events and I am the one in the corner going, ‘Talk to me, please give me a plus one so I don’t have to be that person who walks in on my own’. It’s going to be a challenge." Kelly Brook Age: 45 Job: Model and radio DJ Instagram: @iamkb Kelly Brook is a model and actress, and has appeared in a number of films and TV programmes including Survival Island, Smallville, Celebrity Juice and Britain's Got Talent. She recently starred alongside her husband Jeremy Parisi in Celebrity Race Across the World. The radio DJ had always vowed to never take part in I'm a Celebrity, but had a change of heart after running the London Marathon, admitting the race made her realise she can do things she never thought possible. "I have said I will never do I’m A Celebrity… several times. I didn’t think it was ever in me to do the challenges and bushtucker trials. But since I have been with my husband, we have done a few things that I’ve surprised myself by," she explained. "We did Race Across the World and I ran the London marathon this year – two things I never thought I had in me. I’m such a fan of the show that I thought, ‘Maybe I could do it, maybe I could cope.’ I won’t know unless I try and so I am going to throw myself into it." Angry Ginge Age: 23 Job: Media personality Instagram: @angryginge13 Angry Ginge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, is a content creator who rose in popularity for his live streams surrounding FIFA and football-related content and has amassed over three million followers across social media. Despite having only ever been away from social media for a week, the content creator knew he couldn't turn down the opportunity to appear on the show when he was first approached. "I’ve watched the show on the sofa with my mum ever since I was a kid," he said. "To take part in it this year is something I couldn’t pass up on. “But my whole life is spent on the phone. I’ve been away once for a week. And so, two to three weeks without it is going to be very educational to see how I will do!" Jack Osbourne Age: 39 Job: Media personality Instagram: @jackosbourne Jack Osbourne is a media personality and the youngest child of Sharon Osbourne and the late Ozzy Osbourne. Over the years, he has starred in a number of programmes fronted by his family, most notably The Osbournes in the early 2000s. Despite feeling nervous about what lies ahead in the jungle, Jack said he is looking forward to throwing himself into the I'm a Celebrity life. He said: "I definitely had to think about doing this programme. It’s an absolute commitment but the real reason why it is popular is people sit at home saying, 'Could I do that?', so I think a lot of why I’ve said 'yes' is the intrigue and how would I survive that? I am very nervous though!" Ruby Wax OBE Age: 72 Job: Presenter and comedian Instagram: @rubywax Ruby Wax is a presenter and comedian who shot to fame in the '90s thanks to her popular chat shows. She was also a script editor on the popular BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. But the comedy legend is looking to show the public the "real her" while in the I'm a Celebrity camp. "It hasn't actually sunk in that I am doing this but I am really looking forward to meeting my fellow campmates," Ruby said. "In my personas before, I looked quite aggressive and pushy, and I think it was just my nerves. I am not aggressive, it's the way I talk. I'm not confrontational and it looked like I was." Shona McGarty Age: 34 Job: Actress Instagram: @shonabmx Shona McGarty is an actress best known for her portrayal of Whitney Dean on EastEnders. She left the role last year, and has been working in theatre since. The actress has "always wanted" to do I'm a Celebrity and is looking forward to finding her voice outside of the script and character she grew up playing. She said: "Everyone expects me to wear massive gold hoop earrings and have a ponytail while eating chicken nuggets! But I am nothing like that. I’m looking forward to using this experience to be completely myself, which nobody has seen." Aitch Age: 25 Job: Rapper Instagram: @aitch Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is a rapper who rose to fame in 2018. He released his debut studio album in 2022, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and has since released 20 Top 10 singles in the UK. The rapper is hoping to inspire young viewers that it is possible to achieve anything in life as well as raise awareness about Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder his sister Gracie has. Aitch admitted he cancelled gigs to take part in the show, and said: "On a personal Harrison level, this show is something I grew up watching in our house. It would almost be disrespectful to say ‘no’. Why would I not do it? "On an Aitch level, I feel like I have got this calling to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and I feel that’s the perfect place. Also, you don’t always want to be stuck in the same world forever. "You can branch out and do other things. You don’t have to stick to the code (rap world), because you think that’s cool. I did have to cancel some gigs for it. But you are never going to branch out if you do the same thing all the time." Lisa Riley Age: 49 Job: Actress Instagram: @lisajaneriley Lisa Riley is an actress and comedian, best known for her role as Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale. She decided to finally say yes to I'm a Celebrity because she is turning 50 next year. She said: "It's 30 years on and off playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale and 10 years of being sober. It’s like a big baguette where everything I wanted was in it! And it’s I’m A Celebrity’s 25th series anniversary too." I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! airs nightly on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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I'm a Celebrity 2025 confirms final date as ITV hit set to conclude with extended episode
Fans might be loving the show, but when will it end?
The final date for I’m a Celebrity 2025 has been unveiled, with ITV announcing an extended episode for the annual TV event. The 25th season of the show, which has thrown a new line-up of twelve celebrities including Shona McGarty, Alex Scott and Martin Kemp, into the Australian jungle camp, is already into its second week. And now it’s been confirmed that the final will air on ITV on Sunday 7th December. The episode will begin at the usual time of 9pm and run all the way through until 10.40pm, meaning fans will get an hour and 40 minutes of jungle drama. I'm a Celebrity 2025 returned to our screens on 16th November, introducing fans to the first 10 famous faces in the line-up, before Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson were revealed as this year's late arrivals on 20th November. There have been plenty of dramatic moments on the show so far, but Wednesday's (26th November) episode saw tension ramp up even further as the campmates were split for a new ‘Rivals’ challenge. The new format saw the contestants pitted against each other in head-to-head Bushtucker Trials, with the public voting for the pairings. The winners in the trials, which included Lisa Riley, Vogue Williams, Jack Osbourne, Ruby Wax, Alex Scott and Angry Ginge, were then sent to the newly named Win City. Meanwhile, the losers, which included Martin Kemp, Eddie Kadi, Kelly Brook, Aitch and Tom Read Wilson, were sent to Doomsville and forced to live in bleak conditions. Contestants from each of the camps will go head-to-head again in upcoming episodes. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV on Wednesday 19th November at 9pm. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Is Blind UK casting producer reveals efforts to bring everyone’s love stories to the screen – and why diversity matters in all areas of TV
"Love comes in different forms, different shells, and everyone can have their happily ever after."
Casting a television series is no easy feat, especially one millions of people will tune into and, often, see themselves in. Love Is Blind is something of a cultural phenomenon, with its premise rather unorthodox from the many romantic reality series audiences know and love. For those unfamiliar with the social experiment, single men and women search for love and get engaged – all without ever having seen each other in person. The idea behind the show is that singletons put aside ideas of their "type" and get to know someone emotionally first, before testing if their physical connection matches up. From both UK seasons that have aired thus far, the cast is complete with people from all walks of life, who are dotted all around the UK and Ireland, and who are hoping to find their perfect match. Vivian Eguridu, who is part of this year's BAFTA Breakthrough cohort, worked as a senior casting producer on Love Is Blind UK season 1, which introduced audiences to the love stories of Nicole and Benaiah and Bobby and Jasmine. When it came to casting the first iteration of Love Is Blind UK, Eguridu explained she and the team "look for everyone," and when the final cast is locked in, they "look at things like people's attachment styles, what they're kind of after, [and] we try to make sure everyone has a fighting chance". She exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "But I really wanted to highlight people from diverse backgrounds as well, especially Black women. [To show] that you can fall in love too. "Sometimes love feels like it's only available to a certain type of woman on screen, and you see that on the telly. And I just was like, 'That's just not fair,' Because it's like, where's our love story? We deserve our happy ever after too. "And I think I just wanted to really platform that by the types of people we cast. So it was just also showing that love comes in different forms, different shells, and everyone can have their happily ever after as well." Thankfully, it wasn't difficult to ensure these were stories that could be told, with Eguridu praising the leadership at CPL Productions, the company behind Love Is Blind UK. She told RadioTimes.com: "One thing about me is that sometimes I am actually the only diverse person in the room that I'm in, especially these senior rooms. "But what I found with Love Is Blind, which was really good, is that we have an amazing executive producer who's also diverse. "It really taught me [that] when you have a leadership at the top that's diverse, it trickles down through the thought process of when it comes in every department. "So it was one of the first shows I felt like I didn't actually have to always fight and be the voice of every single person of colour, because I had someone at the helm who really understood about diversity, and saw people as humans, not just the colour of their skin or the box that they need to tick." Alongside Love Is Blind UK, Eguridu has also led the casting and welfare teams for the likes of Squid Game: The Challenge, Love Island and First Dates. Across all of those programmes, audiences have watched on as different people are introduced and anecdotes are being shared about their lives – and it's through a diverse group of cast members that audiences can become privy to all kinds of conversations, which is also at the forefront of Eguridu's casting process. The casting producer told RadioTimes.com: "Have you ever just watched a TV show or just watched a certain scene, and you're like, the same story is being told by the same person. And I just thought to myself, why cut yourself off from the richness? It's almost like eating one flavour of chocolate or something. "You can have an assortment of stories, and they're also enriched, and they also cross over as well. And I think with casting, you also need to see every single person is a human, and they all have a story to tell, but they've also walked a very unique path. No two people have walked the same path so whenever I speak to people [whether it's] commissioners or even the execs, it's like, let's enrich the story. Let's try something new. Let's tell a different perspective because you'll be so surprised what people can gain from that. "Sometimes people feel like they can only relate to people that look like them. And actually, you'll be amazed that if you actually just take that away, you can connect with someone on multiple different levels. It's not only by what they look like. You can relate by backgrounds, or, let's say, social economic class or even areas growing up, you find common ground and that is what helps us as humanity heal." Eguridu shared further that if a story with one perspective is shared continuously on television, not everyone can connect with it, which goes against the desired outcome when casting a show. She added: "That's the whole point of casting – telling different stories, different versions, and creating common ground so we can actually kind of just be more united. "That's the way I view casting, because I come from a diverse background, so it doesn't mean I can't relate to a white lady on screen or a white guy on the screen, you just need to find the common ground. "But you need to have a variety of those stories for people to connect with and I think that's what I'm trying to do with casting, essentially." The BAFTA Breakthrough UK programme is an initiative supported by Netflix, which showcases and helps accelerate the careers of the next generation of film, fames and TV talent. The full list of this year's BAFTA Breakthrough UK cohort is as follows: Akinola Davies Jr - director/co-writer (My Father's Shadow) Alderney Middleton - series producer (Maddie + Triggs) Cara Ellison – writer/ narrative designer (Ghost Town) Ellis Howard - performer (What It Feels Like for a Girl) Jodie-Simone Howe - costume designer (Mr Loverman) Kyle Banks -director (Farewell North) Laura Carreira - director/writer (On Falling) Marie-Elena Dyche - producer (Harvest) Mark Choi – composer (Empire of the Ants) Matthew Gurney - performer (Reunion) Megumi Inman - co-director/producer (Atomic People) Nathalie Pitters - director of photography (Brian and Maggie) Nathaniel Price - writer/associate producer (Mr Loverman) Olaide Sadiq - director (Grenfell: Uncovered) Owen Tooth - director (EastEnders) Pinny Grylls - director/writer/editor (Grand Theft Hamlet) Sally Beaumont - lead voice actor/script consultant (Old Skies) Stanley Baxton - solo developer (Latex, Leather, Lipstick, Love, Lust) Stephanie Taylor - composer (The Search For Nicola Bulley) Vivian Eguridu - series casting producer (Love Is Blind UK series 1) Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Why Alan Carr almost didn't take part in Celebrity Traitors - but agreed with one key condition
The series could've turned out very differently...
Alan Carr almost didn’t take part in Celebrity Traitors but was eventually persuaded with a key ask, the BBC’s chief content officer Kate Phillips has revealed. The comedian and TV presenter provided countless iconic moments during the BBC reality series, from his struggles to keep his identity under wraps and his murders in plain sight to his savage digs, and ultimately going on to win it. But during a recent appearance on the podcast The Rest Is Entertainment with Marina Hyde and Richard Osman, Phillips revealed that Carr originally said no to joining the line-up. "They came back to me and said, ‘Alan’s a no’," Phillips recalled. "So, I thought, 'Okay, what do I do to change his mind?', because I knew Alan would be good." Phillips added that she took Alan and his agent out to dinner to convince him to sign up. "I remember walking into the restaurant, and he just went, ‘I know why you’ve asked me for lunch, Kate. And I’m not doing it'," she revealed. "And I sort of said to Alan, 'Okay, this is why you should do it, Alan', and I just talked to him about what a great show it was, and how he’d be looked after..." Phillips also revealed the impact of Stephen Fry joining the cast. "Stephen signed up for it because he wanted to play the game, and he did say, 'Look, use me to get others'," she revealed. Alan did have a key condition for signing up to the show, Phillips went on to reveal. "He said, 'You’ve got to promise me I won’t be a “Traitor'. And I was like, 'Well, first of all, I can’t promise that 'cause it’s the format'," she explained. Fortunately, Alan changed his mind once he arrived in the Scottish castle. "And actually, if someone really doesn’t want to be a 'Traitor', we wouldn’t make them," Kate continued. "We do look after people on it. We don’t want them to have an awful experience." Phillips also revealed during the interview that Claudia Winkleman was initially hesitant to host the show’s celebrity edition as she’s so "protective" of the format, but was eventually convinced to return. Interestingly, Phillips also shared that Winkleman wasn't the BBC's first choice to be approached for the role of presenting the series in the UK. The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island All Stars 2026 rumoured contestants: Who could return?
Despite being in the thick of winter, rumours have already begun about who could appear in the upcoming Love Island: All Stars series. Earlier this year, ITV confirmed that a third instalment of All Stars would air in 2026, with an extended version to come. Instead of five weeks, the Islanders will spend six weeks in the villa, and will once more feature Islanders from past series, though official details on who will take part are yet to be confirmed. But whose names have been thrown into the mix? Read on to find out who is rumoured to take part in All Stars 2026... Love Island All Stars 2026 cast: Who could enter the villa? The following people have been rumoured and speculated to be entering... Millie Court Curtis Pritchard Casey O'Gorman Harrison Solomon Andrada Pop Read on to learn more about the rumoured contestants. Millie Court Age: 29 Instagram: @milliegracecourt First appeared: Season 7 (2021) Millie Court first appeared on Love Island in 2021 and went on to win the programme alongside former boyfriend Liam Reardon. Despite the pair splitting up in 2022, they reunited but have since broken up once more. The Daily Mail has reported that Millie is "ready to start dating again and couldn't resist the opportunity to return to the villa". However, shortly after reports emerged, Millie shared on Snapchat (via Closer): "Why do the press just chat absolute f**in b*****ks". So it remains to be seen if she is truly going into the villa... Curtis Pritchard Age: 29 Instagram: @curtispritchard12 First appeared: Season 5 (2019) Curtis Pritchard is a rather memorable contestant in Love Island history, particularly when it comes to his desire to wake up and make coffee for his fellow Islanders each morning. He first appeared on the show in 2019 and came in fourth place alongside Maura Higgins. In recent years, Curtis has appeared on Love Island Games and the most recent series of All Stars, in which he came in third place alongside former winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. "He knows some people will scoff about this being his third time in the villa, but he thinks it could be fourth time lucky," a source claimed to The Sun. Will Curtis prove it is fourth time lucky? Casey O'Gorman Age: 29 Instagram: @caseyogorman First appeared: Season 9 (2023) Casey O'Gorman is quite the mainstay when it comes to Love Island. He first appeared on the main series in 2023, before starring in both seasons of All Stars and, more recently, Love Island Games season 2. Maybe it could be fifth time lucky? Away from Love Island, Casey has also been a cast member on Made in Chelsea. Harrison Solomon Age: 22 Instagram: @hj_solomon First appeared: Season 12 (2025) Harrison Solomon appeared on Love Island this summer and bowed out in quite dramatic fashion. He appeared as a bombshell and struck up a romance with Toni Laites, but it was Casa Amor bombshell Lauren Wood who caught his eye. When Lauren was dumped from the villa, Harrison followed after her the following day and while they continued a relationship on the outside, they ultimately called it quits. An insider told The Sun: “The break-up is still very fresh, but Harrison knows that there is a limited window to take these opportunities and he is keen for another go in the villa." Will more chaos await? Andrada Pop Age: 27 Instagram: @_andradapop First appeared: Season 12 (2025) Andrada Pop appeared on the most recent series of Love Island, having joined the cast as a Casa Amor bombshell. While Dejon caught her eye in the villa, she ultimately coupled up with Ben Holbrough, and they left the villa hand-in-hand. Though their romance wasn't very long and they split shortly after leaving the show. She previously told The Sun: "I would definitely do it! I didn't find love this time round, so would definitely be up for giving it another go." Love Island: All Stars returns in 2026. Add Love Island: All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Apprentice 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up
A wealth of names have now been confirmed as taking part.
Earlier this year, viewers flocked to BBC One every Thursday night to see who Lord Sugar would fire next on The Apprentice. There will soon be more drama to come, however, as a celebrity version makes its way to screens. To mark the show's 20th anniversary, the two-part instalment will air as a Christmas special in aid of Children In Need. It's been six years since the last Celebrity spin-off of the beloved show. This year will see the 12 candidates head to snowy Lapland in Finland to create a seasonal biscuit. The celebs will then have to pitch their biscuit to UK retailers who will actually then sell the biscuit across stores in the UK, a first in the show's history. So ahead of the first episode, read on to learn more about the confirmed celebrity cast. Celebrity Apprentice confirmed line-up The contestants confirmed for Celebrity Apprentice include the following: Rob Rinder Jake Wood Eddie Kadi JB Gill Thomas Skinner Matt Morsia AJ Odudu Kadeena Cox Charlie Hedges Sarah Hadland Shazia Mirza Angela Scanlon Rob Rinder Age: 46 Job: Barrister and TV personality Instagram: @robrinder Rob Rinder is a criminal barrister and TV personality who plenty will recognise from ITV's reality series Judge Rinder. Following his rise to fame, Rinder has released a number of books including The Trial, The Suspect and The Protest, which is due to be released later this year. His other TV work includes Strictly Come Dancing, Who Do You Think You Are?, Celebrity Gogglebox and more recently, Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. Jake Wood Age: 52 Job: Actor Instagram: @mrjakewood Jake Wood is an actor best known for his role as Max Branning in EastEnders. He appeared on the show from 2006 until his departure in 2021, and while plenty of fans are calling for his return, they will have to contend with a different BBC show in the meantime. Since leaving EastEnders, Wood leant his voice to 2023 horror movie Wolf Garden, however now largely focuses on his art work. Eddie Kadi Age: 41 Job: Comedian Instagram: @comeddiekadi Eddie Kadi is a comedian and radio presenter, and he currently hosts the Official UK Afrobeats Charts Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra. He recently appeared on Strictly Come Dancing where he was paired with Karen Hauer. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the competition. Earlier this year, Kadi co-presented the MOBO Awards alongside former Love Islander Indiyah Polack. Currently, he is in the Australian jungle taking part in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! JB Gill Age: 38 Job: Singer Instagram: @jbgill JB Gill is a singer best known for being a member of JLS. JB was recently on TV screens during 2024's Strictly Come Dancing, in which he was paired with Amy Dowden and, later, Lauren Oakley. The pair made it to the final but missed out on lifting the Glitterball to comedian Chris McCausland. Beyond JLS and Strictly, Gill has appeared on Countryfile, The Jump and Celebrity MasterChef. Thomas Skinner Age: 34 Job: Businessman Instagram: @iamthomskinner Thomas Skinner is a returnee to the boardroom, having risen to fame during his appearance on The Apprentice in 2019. Since then, he has gone on to appear on 8 Out of 10 Cats and Celebrity MasterChef. He was a contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing where he was partnered with Amy Dowden before being the first person eliminated. He now regularly shares content across social media, having become popular for his "bosh" catchphrase. Matt Morsia Age: 39 Job: YouTuber Instagram: @mattdoesfitness Matt Morsia is a YouTuber and TV personality who many will know as Legend from the BBC's rebooted Gladiators. AJ Odudu Age: 37 Job: TV presenter Instagram: @ajodudu AJ Odudu is a TV presenter, who first rose to fame when presenting Big Brother's Bit on the Side in 2013 alongside Rylan Clark and Emma Willis. Nowadays, she is the host of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother alongside Will Best, with the latest season having just concluded this month. Kadeena Cox Age: 34 Job: Athlete Instagram: @kad21 Kadeena Cox is a Paralympian who has competed for Great Britain in both athletics and cycling. Outside of her sporting career, Kadeena has appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity MasterChef. Charlie Hedges Age: 38 Job: Radio DJ Instagram: @charliehedgesdj Charlie Hedges is a radio DJ. Many will recognise her voice as one part of Rickie, Melvin and Charlie on BBC Radio 1. Prior to their BBC move, the trio hosted the breakfast show on KISS for 10 years. Sarah Hadland Age: 53 Job: Actress Instagram: @hadderstime Sarah Hadland is an actress best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in the BBC sitcom Miranda from 2009 to 2015, as well as Trish in The Job Lot from 2013 to 2015. In 2024, Sarah appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and with her partner Vito Coppola, they made it all the way to the final but missed out on lifting the Glitterball to Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell. Shazia Mirza Age: 50 Job: Comedian Instagram: @theshaziamirza Shazia Mirza is a comedian and actress, best known for her stand-up comedy and TV work on programmes such as Loose Women and Celebrity MasterChef. Over her career, Mirza has toured successful comedy shows The Kardashians Made Me Do It, With Love From St Tropez and Coconut, which was nominated for best stand-up tour at Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards. Angela Scanlon Age: 41 Job: TV presenter Instagram: @angelascanlon Angela Scanlon is an Irish television presenter, who first began her career in journalism and styling before moving into TV. She began her UK TV career as the new presenter of Robot Wars, while also presenting documentaries for the BBC. In 2023, Scanlon appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and alongside her partner Carlos Gu, the pair made it to week nine of the competition. The Celebrity Apprentice is coming to BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Eddie Kadi? Meet the I’m a Celebrity 2025 contestant and comedian
He's going into the jungle to make his daughter proud.
The best time of the year is back! No, it's not Christmas, but a new season of I'm a Celebrity of course. Honestly, the two are basically synonymous at this point as, as soon as Ant and Dec are back in the jungle, that's when we know the festive period is truly underway. The show is now well underway with camp leaders emerging, friendships forming and fan favourites already being established. One of the line-up whose personality is really shining through is comedian Eddie Kadi. And he has already been chosen by the public to do a trial. But just who is he? Read on to find out more about the I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant as we wait for the next episode. Who is Eddie Kadi? Age: 42 Job: Comedian and presenter Instagram: @comeddiekadi Eddie Kadi is a British-Congolese comedian, presenter and actor known for his radio presenting work for the BBC. Most notably, BBC 1Extra's Official UK Afrobeats Charts Show and BBC Radio 5 Live's sports comedy panel show Fighting Talk. In 2010, he performed at the O2 arena as part of his comedy tour and has since then performed all around the world. I'm a Celebrity is not Kadi's first reality show appearance as he previously took part in the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. He danced alongside professional partner Karen Hauer where they were the fourth couple to leave the competition. Phobias: "All creepy crawlies. I am dreading the trials the most." Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? "I think people think, ‘Oh Eddie, I have never seen him unhappy or serious.’ They are going to see a side where they will realise they can have a serious conversation with me. I’m a warm person and a good listener." Best and worst attributes: "I would like to think I will bring a family vibe to the camp. I love making sure everyone is getting along and I don’t want to be overbearing. My worst? I am not that great in the mornings. It might take me a couple of hours." Dream camper: "Jackie Chan. He would smash every single challenge and trial. It would also be a great conversation with him." What has Eddie Kadi said about joining I'm a Celebrity 2025? Eddie Kadi admitted it was an "immediate yes" when he was asked to take part in I'm a Celebrity as he wants to make his daughter proud. "Raising a daughter is a beautiful thing and my daughter is extremely excited. It’s going to be a story for her every single day. And if I were to be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’, my daughter would be the proudest daughter in the world," he said. In preparation for entering the jungle, Kadi has been intermittently fasting to get used to the lack of food the camp is subjected to. Kadi continued: "But to prepare myself, I have been doing intermittent fasting to get used to it. Anything you consume is a bonus in there and I want to train my body. That said, I am not too great on rice and beans. It takes me back to my university days. I like flavour, I don’t know how I will survive. "I have never camped outside before either and the closest thing I have come to this is a walk in Kew Gardens! I have done a zip line, but no bungee jumping or sky diving. It’s going to be the first of many things." I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns on Sunday 16th November on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Aitch? Meet I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant and rapper
The rapper cancelled gigs to appear on the ITV series.
The nights are getting darker and Ant and Dec are nowhere to be found in the UK, so that can only mean one thing: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here is back! Returning for a 25th series on ITV, the series welcomes 10 celebrities who have certainly already been put through their paces in the famed Australian jungle, where they've been stripped of their luxuries and contact with the outside world. Amongst the line-up this year is rapper Aitch, who isn't to be confused with Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps. Aitch has already established himself as one of the fav favourites in camp this year, especially thanks to his existing friendship with fellow cast mate Angry Ginge. Aitch was selected by the public to take part in the second trial of this year's season called Doomsday Bunker where he found an impressive seven stars. But just who is Aitch? Read on to learn more about the musician ahead of I'm a Celebrity 2025. Who is Aitch? Age: 25 Job: Rapper Instagram: @aitch Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is a rapper who rose to fame in 2018. He released his debut studio album in 2022, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and has since released 20 Top 10 singles in the UK. Phobias: "I don’t have any phobias but I am not looking forward to eating or drinking anything I don’t want to." Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? "I want people to understand I am not just a stereotypical obnoxious rapper who you can’t approach." Best and worst attributes: "I’d like to think I am going to make everyone feel at home and comfortable. I will bring energy to the jungle. My worst? I am a terrible snorer. I even snore in a Northern accent!" Dream camper: "I wouldn’t say he is my hero, but someone who would make the jungle a million times easier – and don’t ask me why, as I don’t have that answer – is Snoop Dogg." What has Aitch said about joining I'm a Celebrity 2025? Aitch admitted he cancelled gigs to take part in the show, and said: "On a personal Harrison level, this show is something I grew up watching in our house. It would almost be disrespectful to say ‘no’. Why would I not do it? "On an Aitch level, I feel like I have got this calling to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and I feel that’s the perfect place. Also, you don’t always want to be stuck in the same world forever. "You can branch out and do other things. You don’t have to stick to the code (rap world), because you think that’s cool. I did have to cancel some gigs for it. But you are never going to branch out if you do the same thing all the time." I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns on Sunday 16th November on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Tom Read Wilson? Meet the I’m a Celebrity 2025 contestant and TV personality
This year's season of I'm a Celebrity is now well underway with camp leaders emerging, friendships forming and fan favourites already being established. The line-up is just as good as ever, with the likes of Martin Kemp, Aitch and Ruby Wax having entered the jungle last weekend. And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we're now being spoiled to two newcomers. The late entrants were revealed on Wednesday's episode as Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson, and their entrances were shown in last night's (20th November) instalment. But rather than entering the main camp right away, the duo will be living in a luxury cabin that is perched high in the tree tops known as The Leader's Lodge. As we wait to see what impact the newcomers' arrival will have on the dynamics of the already established camp, here's everything you need to know about Tom Read Wilson. Who is Tom Read Wilson? Age: 39 Job: TV personality Instagram: @tomreadwilson Tom Read Wilson is an English television personality, actor and singer and is best know as serving as the receptionist and client co-ordinator on the E4 reality series Celebs Go Dating, which he has done since 2016. Wilson is a trained singer, having attended the Royal Academy of Music. He was a contestant of the fifth series of The Voice UK in 2016. Throughout his career, he has taken part in many pantomimes and musicals, including most recently as Squidward in SpongeBob SquarePants the musical. I'm a Celebrity is not Wilson's first reality show appearance as he previously took part in Celebrity Mastermind and Richard Osman's House of Games. Phobias: "I’m frightened of everything, I am a very nervous person." Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? "There is an adventurous spirit lurking in me and I can be intrepid. For instance, I have climbed a mountain and abseiled down a rock before. I’d like to show this side of me as it doesn’t come up very often." Best and worst attributes: "I’d like to think I am a cheerleader. I do relish other people’s successes. Worst? I hum and sing a lot. I do wrestle with words as well, which I think can be a crushing bore if you are in the orbit of it. I will need to curb that." Dream camper: "Juliet Stevenson, Clare Higgins or Celia Imrie – all the people I worship from the other side of the footlights." What has Tom Read Wilson said about joining I'm a Celebrity 2025? As one of the late entries in this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Tom Read Wilson admits he is as "fearful as a porcupine" as he reveals it was "abject terror" that made him accept the offer to take part. Reflecting on his fears, Tom says: “My first thought when they approached me about taking part was abject terror. But I have got a very strict rule in life. If the only reason that you don’t want to do it is fear, you must do it whatever it is. I’m fearful as a porcupine and I am very nervous that my grey cells won’t dance properly in camp, too. "At home, I do a cryptic crossword every day, I always have a book on the go and I am a bit worried that my frontal lobes will drop off if I don’t have a lubricant for it. I can be vague at times and I don’t want to scatter brain cells over the camp!” But Tom is determined to face up to his fears. He explains: “My mantra is you must do it in spite of. It’s the unknown and things that I haven’t been nose to nose with that terrify me. It augments in your mind’s eye if you haven’t had an experience of something. In the case of a rodent, that augments hugely in a mind’s eye as I have never been nose-to-nose with one.” I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is on every night at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Angry Ginge? Meet I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant and content creator
He'll miss football and streaming while in the I'm a Celebrity camp.
It's time to head back Down Under as I'm a Celebrity has returned with a new line-up of celebrities who have left their lives of luxury behind for the Australian jungle. Some of the celebs taking part include Ruby Wax and Martin Kemp, as well as content creator Angry Ginge. The YouTuber has already established himself as one of the fav favourites in camp this year, especially thanks to his existing friendship with fellow cast mate, rapper Aitch. Angry Ginge was selected by the public to take part in the first ever trial of this year's season, an eating challenge, alongside famed American comedian Ruby Wax, with the duo winning a whopping 10 stars But just who is Angry Ginge? Read on to find out more about the I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant. Who is Angry Ginge? Age: 23 Job: Media personality Instagram: @angryginge13 Angry Ginge is a streamer and YouTuber who many will know from his football-related content, particularly based around FIFA. Over the course of his social media career, Angry Ginge has amassed over 1.3 million followers on Twitch and over 800,000 subscribers on YouTube, which has seen him nominated for the Best Sports Streamer award in 2024. He has also taken part in reality competition show Inside, and participated in Soccer Aid and the Sidemen Charity Match. Phobias: "I am not a big fan of spiders." Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? "Nothing I can think of. As I stream eight hours every day, people see me from as soon as I wake up until as soon as I go to bed!" Best and worst attributes: "I'd like to think I'm good at communication, making sure everyone is okay. My worst attribute? I do snore!" Dream camper: "Wayne Rooney. He is a very funny guy." What is Angry Ginge's real name? Despite his online persona, Angry Ginge is not his real name. The streamer's name is actually Morgan Burtwistle. Read more: Big Brother 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of housemates Celebrity Traitors renewed for a second season as BBC reveals huge impact on Scotland What has Angry Ginge said about joining I'm a Celebrity 2025? Angry Ginge said it was an "immediate yes" when he was approached to take part in I'm a Celebrity, admitting it was a "bucket list item" for him. "I've watched the show on the sofa with my mum ever since I was a kid," he said. "To take part in it this year is something I couldn’t pass up on. “But my whole life is spent on the phone. I’ve been away once for a week. And so, two to three weeks without it is going to be very educational to see how I will do!" I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! airs every night on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Claudia Winkleman wasn't first choice to host The Traitors UK - BBC content boss reveals who was
The series could've looked very different...
Picturing The Traitors UK without Claudia Winkleman doesn't seem right, but it could've well been the case, the BBC has revealed. The Traitors first launched on BBC One in 2022 and has since gone on to break viewing records, particularly with its celebrity iteration, with its finale watched by an impressive 11.1 million viewers on the night. While the action and drama plays a key role in making it impeccable TV viewing, Claudia Winkleman's choice of Traitors, devilish outfits and authority as host truly makes it an impressive watch. But as recently confirmed by the BBC's Chief Content Officer, Kate Phillips, Winkleman wasn't the first choice of host. In fact, Phillips initially had her eye on Alan Cumming to helm the series. Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Phillips told hosts Richard Osman and Marina Hyde that, when it came to choosing a host, Cumming was initially thought of as the right fit as he had recently signed to do the US series. She said: "So I thought Alan is known here and he's a popular Scottish actor so we did actually ask Alan if he would do it, but he couldn't do it with our dates because America were filming first and he had another job so he couldn't do it. "So then we were thinking who else? Studio Lambert had a good list of names and I just thought Claudia because I'd worked with her on Strictly. And the thing about Claudia on Strictly is that she's brilliant on that show but she's brilliant because she's interested in people. More than the dancing, she's about the people and the contestants and what's happening." Phillips explained that she rang Winkleman, who initially was unsure about the idea of leaving her house to film in the countryside, and told her she'd ask the production company to send her a copy of the Dutch version, to see what she thought. "She watched that and she was in straight away." You can watch the full interview below. View oEmbed on the source website If the box above is not showing, you may need to change your privacy settings. In the Radio Times site footer, click ‘Manage Privacy Settings’. Under ‘Site Vendors’, consent to ‘YouTube’, then press Save & Exit. The Traitors seasons 1-3 and the celebrity edition are available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
I'm a Celebrity 2025 launch breaks record for ITV with reality TV staple's return
ITV's flagship reality series returned on Sunday night.
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has achieved its most streamed launch in series history, ITV has revealed. The hit reality show, which returned to our screens on Sunday night, achieved 12.3 million streams in its first three episodes. The figures mark a 28 per cent year-on-year increase for the show, the broadcaster said, and the most streamed launch in series history. Sunday night’s opener had a peak audience of 7.3million viewers, marking ITV’s highest overnight audience of 2025, ITV previously revealed. This year’s line-up is quite the eclectic bunch, with the likes of Shona McGarty, Kelly Brook, Jack Osbourne and Martin Kemp among those appearing in the jungle. Also amongst this year’s celebrity contestants are Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, Aitch and Alex Scott. Tuesday night’s episode saw Aitch tasked with taking on the grisly Bushtucker Trial and, with the rapper managing to land an impressive seven stars despite having a face off against a crocodile. The current contestants will soon be joined by model Vogue Williams and Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson, who have been confirmed as this year's late arrivals. The two new campmates will be entering the jungle on Thursday night. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV on Wednesday 19th November at 9pm. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who won Squid Game: The Challenge season 2?
**Warning: Contains spoilers for the Squid Game: The Challenge finale.** Earlier this month, 456 players embarked on Squid Game: The Challenge, with each and every one of them hoping they'd be walking away with $4.56 billion. After nine intense episodes filled with twists and turns aplenty, it all came down to one final game for the remaining contestants. The penultimate episode revealed Steven (Player 183), Trinity (Player 398), Perla (Player 072), Dajah (Player 302) and Vanessa (Player 017) to be the final contestants left in the game. The final game, rather unbelievably, was a winner-take-all-edition of Red Light, Green Light, which perhaps the players had expected to be the first game they'd encounter in the series. In the final moments, Perla and Dajah were the last players standing, but Dajah was forced to bow out after injuring herself. "This is going to haunt me forever," she said as the prize slipped away from her. "For the rest of my life, I'll never know if I could've won." As for Perla, AKA Player 072, she emerged the winner after crossing the finish line! "First, I have to pay off my credit cards so they can stop calling me," Perla told Tudum of how she'll spend her winnings. She added: "Second, I am getting my mom, my brother and [myself] home security. I do also want to make my mom’s dream of going to India a reality." Perla entered the game alongside her brother, Jeffrey, though they didn't reveal to the other players they had that relation. Sadly, in a game of marbles, they were pitted against each other and ultimately Jeffrey sacrificed his spot in the game to allow Perla to continue – and it certainly paid off! Squid Game: The Challenge seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Squid Game: The Challenge to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Alan Carr reveals all about his Celebrity Traitors win, suggestions he fled the country, and 'murdering' his friends
The king of the Celebrity Traitors castle on stabbing his friends in the back, writing his own murder mystery – and having tea with Mariah Carey.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. Alan Carr was already a national treasure, but he now describes himself as a “national traitor” following his winning turn on The Celebrity Traitors. The profile of the 49-year-old comedian, presenter and writer has never been higher: his autobiographical sitcom Changing Ends, about his childhood in 1980s Northampton, and primetime Saturday night quiz show Alan Carr’s Picture Slam are both back on TV and more projects are coming soon. But what about those rumours that he could soon be waltzing into Strictly to take TV’s top job? Congratulations, top Traitor! Is it true you had to flee the country to escape The Celebrity Traitors mania while it was on? It was too much – Paloma-gate, killing Celia Imrie, grief from the gays for murdering Tom Daley, who was the only bit of eye candy – I needed to get away! Actually, I was taking my niece and nephew to Disneyland and jokingly said I had to leave the country because of the show. I’m the worst uncle, I forget their birthdays, their names… What do you make of the reaction to your victory? There were a lot of naysayers who assumed it would be a load of luvvies not wanting to stab their friends in the back. I thought: “Wait till you get a load of me!” I wanted to prove them wrong. People underestimate celebrities, but it’s a hard business. I definitely turneda corner when I murdered Celia. There was one funny bit that didn’t stay in, but at one round table Stephen Fry said, “We have to think about the Cambridge spies. Philby, Blunt… they were flamboyant characters, camp but still under the radar.” I’m sitting directly opposite, saying “Ooh I know!” and laughing. Out of all your celebrity mates, who do you think would make a good Traitor? Michelle Ogundehin, the judge from Interior Design Masters, would be great. Although she’d probably murder the wallpaper because it was horrible, or you’d get to the turret and she’d be pebbledashing the wall to make it look nicer. Now you’re out of the castle, your sitcom Changing Ends is back — where do we find young Alan in 1989? Oliver Savell (who plays Alan) has shot up, his voice is deeper – I wish mine was that deep. The bullies have sort of left Alan alone, there’s only so many times you can have your glasses snapped. He’s coasting along, then goes into an Athena store and falls in love with Jake, the boy behind the counter. That’s what happened to me in real life. We see that awful, fabulous mix of emotions you get when you fall for someone. Is it hard to watch your adolescence being replayed? In the last series I cried when I watched the bullying scenes, and in the next and final series it really goes up a gear emotionally. This one is a bit more cringe with Alan’s crush; you don’t realise how obvious you are, looking back. I did see the boy I fancied from Athena about seven or eight years ago at a cash point in Northampton. My knees still went a little wobbly. What advice do you give to Oliver on playing you as a child? I let him do his thing, but sometimes guide him with the voice or specific words – he’s not from Northampton and doesn’t know what Semilong or Kingsthorpe is. There’s a bit in the new series where he unzips his purse, it’s so funny. He’s like an elderly woman and a young boy at the same time. Changing Ends could go on like The Crown; maybe in a few years Ollie can play me in the Traitors castle. Christopher Biggins or Brendan from Coach Trip could be me when I’m older. Do you enjoy writing — is there anything else you’re working on? I feel there is a murder mystery in me. I grew up reading Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle and PD James, so the twist has to be there. I think that’s why I enjoyed The Traitors so much, being in a castle on the moors murdering people, I know how those situations work. Picture Slam is back, there’s Interior Design Masters, Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job, RuPaul’s Drag Race... are you a workaholic? You have to make hay while the sun shines and I know it won’t last for ever. I’m having so many pinch-me moments, like having a cuppa with Mariah Carey after my podcast Life’s a Beach. We had a picture together and her assistant pulled out a leaf blower so her hair looked fabulous. My comb-over was lassoing around the room... What of those rumours about hosting Strictly Come Dancing? Apparently my name is in the hat, which is an honour, but I haven’t spoken to anyone at the BBC. You saw how sweaty I was in the castle, imagine me live on a Saturday night coming down those stairs – people would slip in a pool of my sweat while doing the fandango. It’s lovely to be thought of, but it’s probably a bit too nerve-racking. Are we in the middle of an Alan-aissance, post-Traitors? I’m not exactly insulted but I have been around for ages. It’s like that old saying “It took me 25 years to be an overnight sensation!” I had the time of my life, and it’s lovely people are saying that I was funny in it, although I’m like: “So everything else I’ve done is rubbish?!” Now everyone wants me to do sketches wearing the cloak, like I’m some sort of Traitor-gram. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Changing Ends seasons 1-2 are available on ITVX. Season 3 premieres on ITV1 at 10:05pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. Add Changing Ends to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
I'm a Celebrity 2025 launch overnight ratings revealed – but does it top Celebrity Traitors?
ITV has confirmed the overnight launch ratings for I'm a Celebrity 2025.
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here returned for a jam-packed episode, and even more jam-packed viewership. ITV has confirmed that the entertainment series returned with a peak TV overnight audience of 7.3 million viewers on Sunday night (16th November), averaging 6.6 million viewers across the 90-minute show. This marks ITV's highest overnight audience of 2025 and the biggest entertainment launch on any channel this year. The Celebrity Traitors made an impressive feat earlier in autumn, with its first episode launching 6.1 million, though it grew to a hugely impressive 11.7 million, becoming the biggest unscripted episode across the UK market since 2022. I'm a Celebrity achieved an 83 per cent share of 16-34 year old viewers, with 1.5 million viewers in this demographic, up 9 per cent on year. These figures make it ITV's biggest 16-34 audience in over a year, since the Euros in 2024. While ITVX date is yet to be confirmed, last year's I'm a Celebrity was the biggest ever on the service, with over 80 million streams across the series. This year's I'm a Celebrity line-up is quite the eclectic bunch, with the likes of Ruby Wax, Kelly Brook, Jack Osbourne and Martin Kemp among those in the jungle. Tonight (17th November), the celebrities spend their first morning in camp and it appears there was an unwanted visitor for one campmate... As teased by ITV, Eddie Kadi woke in the morning in high spirits after a great night's sleep on his comfy bed in camp. As Eddie told Ruby and Kelly about his slumber, Kelly was less than impressed, as she said: "Of course you did! You’re in paradise up there!" Pointing to her own bed, she remarked: "Look at this! There’s not even a blanket in here." Little did Eddie know a rat crawled across him while he slept! I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! airs nightly at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX & STV Player. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who won Big Brother 2025? Winner revealed after grand final
Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard and Tate all made it to the final but who was crowned this year's winner?
Big Brother 2025 has now come to the end – with one housemate coming out on top as the winner. Six contestants made it to the final: Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard and Tate were all hoping to become the show's latest champion and walk away with the life-changing cash prize of £100,000. Tate was the first to be eliminated followed by Emily and Cameron. Jenny then finished third, leaving Elsa and Richard as the final two contestants in the house. Ultimately it was Richard who was announced as the winner of Big Brother 2025. View oEmbed on the source website This is the third season of Big Brother since it arrived on ITV. Since 2023, the Big Brother brand has now surpassed 150 million streams on ITVX. Richard now joins the hall of fame of ITV Big Brother winners which already includes the likes of Ali Bromley who won last year and Jordan Sangha who won the first season of the reboot in 2023. There have also been two celebrity iterations of the show which saw TV personality David Potts win in 2024 and Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd take the crown earlier this year. This year's finalists were confirmed after a season full of twists, turns and shocking eliminations. Early on, housemate George Gilbert was removed for "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour" and the show then introduced one of it's most shocking twists yet with a fake elimination where it brought back two previous housemates. More recently, viewers were left stunned after fan favourite Zeelah was eliminated after failing to secure enough of the public vote. This left Richard as the favourite to win after his hilarious outburst in the diary room following his "nemesis" Caroline's eviction, the two having been at odds for their entire six weeks in the house. It has not yet been confirmed whether Big Brother or Celebrity Big Brother will return for new seasons in 2026. Big Brother is available to stream on ITVX. Add Big Brother to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When does I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 start?
It's time for I'm a Celebrity to make a return, as 10 famous faces prepare themselves for an exciting adventure like no other. This year's eclectic mix of celebrities include the likes of Ruby Wax, Alex Scott and Jack Osbourne, all of whom won't appreciate the creepy crawlies moving around came. This weekend, audiences will be transported to Australia as Ant & Dec kick off proceedings in what is now its 25th outing on ITV. So, when is I'm a Celebrity back on ITV? Read on for everything you need to know. When does I'm a Celebrity 2025 start? ITV has confirmed that I'm a Celebrity 2025 will premiere on Sunday 16th November on ITV1 and ITVX. What time does I'm a Celebrity 2025 start? I'm a Celebrity will kick off proceedings at 9pm. Fans will be treated to an extra special launch episode, concluding at 10:35pm. Is there a trailer for I'm a Celebrity 2025? Sort of. Teasers have been released to get audiences in the mood for the programme, ensuring everyone marks their calendars for its return. You can watch the Christmas themed teaser below. View oEmbed on the source website I'm a Celebrity 2025 hosts Ant & Dec will return as hosts once more, providing hilarious commentary for audiences as they guide the celebrities through Bushtucker Trials. The multi-award-winning duo have hosted every season of I’m a Celebrity together except one, when Ant stepped away in 2018 for personal reasons, and Holly Willoughby joined Dec as co-host. Ant returned in 2019, and he and Dec have been the show's hosts ever since. Will I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked return? I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked was introduced last year, acting as a companion series for the main show. It has been confirmed it will return, promising a deeper dive into the drama, laughs and chaos of the jungle. Joel Dommett returns to host the series and will be joined by Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodger. Together, they'll be providing viewers with the latest behind-the-scenes secrets, unseen clips, exclusive interviews and an insider's guide to the Bushtucker trials. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV on Sunday 16th November at 9pm. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Big Brother past winners and where they are now
Here's all the past Big Brother winners, from season 1's Craig Phillips to reigning champ Ali Bromley.
Big Brother UK 2025 is just about to draw to a close with only six contestants remaining in the house, anxiously waiting for tonight's live final which is mere hours away. The finalists have spent the last six weeks hoping they've down enough to secure the majority of the public vote so they can walk away with the £100,000 cash prize. This season was as chaotic as any other, with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best holding our hands through it all. We saw one housemate removed, one of the most shocking twists yet in the form of fake eliminations, and unexpected returns. But after tonight's final, one contestant will be crowned as this year's winner, taking the crown from current reigning champion Ali Bromley. The original series ran from 2000 to 2018 and the ITV reboot has now seen three seasons so the winners' hall of fame is well and truly full – but where are they all now? After the most recent season's finale, here's a list of all the Big Brother winners and what they went on to do. Big Brother past winners Ali Bromley - Season 21 (2024) Ali won Big Brother UK 2024 after securing a whopping 51.9 per cent of the vote and walked away with the £90,000 prize pot. At the time she said she believed she won the public's affection by being "authentic" and not having a "game plan". Since her win, Ali has returned to her 9-5 job as a forensic psychologist but has also recently launched a new podcast with her former housemate Lily called The Social Battery Podcast. Jordan Sangha - Season 20 (2023) Since winning the 2023 rebooted series of Big Brother, Jordan has worked with some major brands including the likes of Cadbury, Hello Fresh and Morrisons. Winning the programme has allowed Jordan to focus on his life-long passion of writing and comedy, as per his management – something he hopes to develop further. Cameron Cole - Season 19 (2018) Following the show, Cameron went on to study algae at university while living with his boyfriend. The vlogger continues to have a large online following, with more than 25k followers on Instagram, where he's described himself as the "Accidental Winner of #BBUK". Cameron has also dabbled as a podcast host, although this only lasted one episode. Isabelle Warburton - Season 18 (2017) Following her Big Brother stint, Isabelle donated some of her money to charity. She now works as an influencer and has over 72k followers on Instagram. She's also in a relationship and has two young children. Jason Burrill - Season 17 (2016) After his Big Brother win, Jason, who previously worked as a stunt double in Guardians of the Galaxy, appeared in numerous films including The Serpent (2018), The Dark Return of Time (2017), Essex Vendetta (2016) and Stranger in the Worlde (2017). He invested his winnings in property and claimed to The Sun in 2018 that he was a millionaire. Chloe Wilburn - Season 16 (2015) Chloe returned to her day job soon after appearing on Big Brother. She has stayed mostly out of the limelight, though in 2017, she announced she was engaged. She gave birth to her first child later that year. Helen Wood - Season 15 (2014) Helen went on to have a column for the Daily Star for a few years and released her tell-all autobiography, A Man's World, about her life before Big Brother. She has since left the public eye and revealed that she'd been caring for her mum, who had been suffering from dementia. Sam Evans - Season 14 (2013) Following his win, Sam - who was born with 80 per cent hearing loss - announced that he was planning to return to work at Debenhams. He has kept a relatively low profile since the show, only appearing on TV when he was featured in a Welsh show in 2016. He also became an ambassador for a charity that helps those who are hearing impaired. Luke Anderson - Season 13 (2012) Luke was the first transgender man to win the show. He went on to become an LGBTQ+ ambassador after the show. He is now the co-owner of Cravin bakery in North Wales, along with his wife, and decided to step out of the limelight in favour of his career. Aaron Allard Morgan - Season 12 (2011) Aaron won the show back in 2011 and bagged the £50,000 cash prize. He now runs a bar in Weston-super-Mare and wrote a book about his experience in Big Brother. Josie Gibson - Season 11 (2010) Josie Gibson has had quite the career transformation since appearing on Big Brother. She's now a regular presenter on ITV's This Morning. She was also a regular columnist at the now defunct Now Magazine. Sophie Reade - Season 10 (2009) After appearing on Big Brother, Sophie went into glamour modelling and also appeared in UK Playboy. She later gave birth to her son, sharing updates on her Instagram. In 2017, she appeared in an independent film called Barracuda. She now creates online content. Rachel Rice - Season 9 (2008) Rachel used her winnings to pay off her student debt and gave a portion of it to charity. Following the show, she went into teaching and now works as a teacher at a school in Wales. Brian Belo - Season 8 (2007) In 2007, Brian became the youngest person to win the show at just 19 years old. Following his win, Brian tried to launch a music career, releasing a song called Essex Boy. He hit headlines once again in 2013 when he sued the creators of The Only Way is Essex, claiming he previously developed a show called Totally Essex that featured a similar format and included many of the same cast. He later agreed to a settlement with ITV. Pete Bennett - Season 7 (2006) Pete Bennett won the show in 2006, walking away with a huge £100k cash prize and raising awareness for Tourette's syndrome. During his time on the show, he had a romance with Nikki Grahame, who sadly passed away in 2021 at the age of 38. Nikki and Pete split after the show, but remained friends. Pete eventually ended up getting married. Pete became the lead singer in a band called Daddy Fantastic, wrote music with Guy Chambers and even performed at Glastonbury as Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs. However, during an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2015, he revealed he had become homeless, saying: "The work dried up pretty fast, no-one would touch me with a barge pole because I was to do with Big Brother. I lost it all. "It all kind of went wrong, it didn't go to plan. I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. I put it on the wrong things. I was homeless after having so much money, it's easy come, easy go. The fame pushed me in a way I didn't want to go, I didn't like it." In 2016, Pete started his own handyman business called Celebriclean. Since then, Pete has appeared in a number of low-budget films, including Female Zombie Riot (2016) and Crispy's Curse (2017). He also went back into the music scene and moved from Bristol to Brighton in 2019 to start hosting his own karaoke night every Wednesday. Anthony Hutton - Season 6 (2005) Fans of the show will remember Anthony from season 6, particularly his antics with Makosi Musambasi. Following the show, Anthony went into hairdressing and has dabbled in modelling. He returned to our screens in 2010 for Ultimate Big Brother and went on a date with former flame Makosi. Nadia Almada - Season 5 (2004) Nadia made history as the show's first transgender winner of the show. She walked away with a cash prize of £60k. After leaving the show, she tried out music and also had a cameo in Hollyoaks. She also returned for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, but finished in 10th place. Nowadays, Nadia works as a hairdresser. She'd also love to go back to Big Brother, telling RadioTimes.com exclusively that she'd return for an all-star series. Asked whether she'd return, she explained: "I would because I think, not only do I love the show and I think it'll be great, but I have a different perspective from 20 years ago and I want to show the kids how it's done!" Cameron Stout - Season 4 (2003) Scottish fish trader Cameron Stout won the reality TV show back in 2003. Since then, he's appeared in pantomimes in Aberdeen and Glasgow and is involved with various charitable events. He also writes regular columns for The Sunday Post and the Aberdeen Evening Express Kate Lawler - Season 3 (2002) Following her stint on Big Brother, Kate featured in several magazines and also had a campaign with Ann Summers. In 2021 Kate was part of the MTV show Celebrity Bumps, where a film crew followed her pregnancy and birth. The year later, Kate released her first book, Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side. Brian Dowling - Season 2 (2001) The second winner of the reality TV show was Brian Dowling. He made history when he won the show for a second time in 2010 after taking part in Ultimate Big Brother. Clearly loved by the show, Brian returned the year after, but this time as a host. Now, Brian narrates The Real Housewives of Jersey and has a podcast. Craig Phillips - Season 1 (2000) Craig won the first ever show back in 2000, walking away with a cash prize of £70,000. He famously donated his winnings to his friend with Down's syndrome, Joanne Harris, to pay for her heart and lung transplant. He's since become quite the DIY and home improvement expert and has featured on numerous design shows over the years. He now runs his own YouTube channel with his wife Laura called Mrs and Mrs DIY TV. The duo offer tutorials, workshops and tips based on building and renovating your own home. Big Brother UK 2025 is now available to stream on ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. 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Who left Big Brother 2025? All evicted housemates
11 housemates have now exited the Big Brother house.
The Big Brother final is upon us, with just six housemates left in the ultimate social experiment. This season, there have been backdoor evictions, returns of past years' contestants and plenty of rule-breaking, and it has all culminated in this very moment. Last night (13th November), two more housemates were eliminated in a brutal eviction, which left some contestants teary-eyed. So, who has left? Read on to find out who has been evicted from the Big Brother 2025 house. Who left Big Brother 2025? Marcus - Episode 41 Marcus was evicted shortly after Teja, upon opening a brutal gift from The Wizard of Oz, which meant his time in the house was over. Teja - Episode 41 The public were given the chance to vote for who they'd like to save, and unfortunately for Teja, she did not receive enough votes to remain in the competition and was evicted. Caroline – Episode 36 Caroline left as part of a double eviction at the same time as Nancy (below). She had caused some controversy during her time in the house, including by misgendering fellow participant Zelah in a scene that attracted 600 complaints to Ofcom (via Attitude). Nancy – Episode 36 Nancy and Caroline (above) left as part of a double eviction. In an added twist, Nancy was told she had received the most nominations for eviction of any contestant since 2013, with her votes totalling 26, but seemed unfazed by the news. Sam – Episode 33 Sam left the Big Brother house after 38 days in a midweek eviction, exiting via the back door. Zelah – Episode 30 Zelah swiftly followed Farida out of the house but received a much colder response from the waiting crowd, who booed the personal trainer upon his exit. He laughed off the reaction, saying: "I don’t think they like me. I don’t know what to say. I’ve forgotten how to speak." Farida – Episode 30 A shock double eviction saw Farida depart the house to cheers from the waiting crowd. Her first words upon exiting the house were: "Are you ready for the tea? I’m so happy to be out, but I had the most amazing time." She looked shocked and delighted to be out in the real world following a tense final day in the house that saw her banished ahead of Richard, who was dubbed the 'Antichrist' by fellow housemate Caroline. Feyisola – Episode 24 In the third live eviction of the season, it was Feyisola's turn to pack her bags after AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed she had received the fewest votes of the four candidates up for eviction – who also included Tate, Teja and Nancy. "I'm up against three amazing people," she told AJ and Will following her eviction when asked why she thought she got the fewest votes. "It is what it is." Cameron B - Episode 12 The second live eviction of the season saw Cameron B leave the Big Brother house. He faced the vote alongside housemates Elsa and Richard, while George was originally set to be part of that line-up before being removed from the house ahead of the live show. Receiving the fewest votes from the public, Cameron B became the first evictee to depart through the front door. On being evicted, he said: "I'm feeling good. It's good to be out. If you stay in, you're with everyone again, like your adoptive family. If not, you're seeing everyone, seeing different faces." George - Removed ahead of episode 10 On Wednesday 8th October, ITV confirmed that George Gilbert had been removed from the Big Brother house. A spokesperson for Big Brother said in a statement: "Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother house with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme." Prior to his removal, George had been issued a formal warning after making comments about fellow housemate Sam Ashby. It is understood he had also received several additional warnings for unacceptable language. His comments were not aired as they were deemed contrary to broadcast standards, ITV added. While George was one of the housemates due to face eviction, his removal from the house came before the live eviction could take place. Gani - Episode 6 Gani became the second housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house after receiving the fewest votes from the public. While only being in the house a matter of days, Gani shocked viewers when he revealed he married his cousin in an arranged marriage. "I was so open-minded, even though I was from a religious background. I was always like, 'Why not try everything?', he told fellow housemate Jenny. "From 2022 to 2024, I was literally enjoying and exploring bisexuality. And then at the end of 2023, December 2023, my dad all of a sudden was like, 'Gani, how long are you not gonna be married. Come on, please marry, why are you doing this?' "And I was like, 'No, I don’t want to get married, blah, blah, blah.' Then my dad asked me [to get married] and I couldn’t say no. "That is how I got married in January 2024 with my cousin." Emily - Episode 2 In a new twist, Big Brother revealed on launch night that one housemate would be sent packing in a backdoor eviction. Emily, along with housemates Sam and Caroline, had to decide among themselves who should leave the Big Brother house, after a public vote during the launch put them at risk of eviction. With both Sam and Caroline voting for Emily, she was sent home, despite protesting to stay. In the end, though, the eviction was also short-lived – as she re-entered the house on Day 20. Emily is a 25-year-old political events manager from Northampton, who applied for the show because she loves "doing things for the plot." Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. 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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 3 cast: Meet the ladies of #MomTok
So perhaps, MomTok can survive... The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has finally returned for a third season on Disney+, and there is plenty of drama that lies ahead. This season, the members face a crisis of friendship as loyalties shift, trust is tested and the lines between fact and fiction blue. But when the pursuit of truth calls character into question, a clash between #MomTok and #DadTok erupts... As the inevitable binge watch on season 3 begins, read on to get to know more about the cast. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast Taylor Frankie Paul Demi Engemann Jen Affleck Jessi Ngatikaura Layla Taylor Mayci Neeley Mikayla Matthews Whitney Leavitt Miranda McWhorter Scroll down to learn more about the ladies of #MomTok: Taylor Frankie Paul Age: 31 Instagram: @taylorfrankiepaul TikTok: @taylorfrankiepaul Taylor Frankie Paul is an influencer and one of the original creators of MomTok on TikTok. She went viral in 2022 after she revealed that she and her husband were part of a non-monogamous relationship dynamic. Her journey across season 1 saw her on-again off-again relationship with Dakota Mortensen take centre stage as she prepared for the birth of her third child. At the time of writing, Taylor has 6.9 million followers combined across her Instagram and TikTok. More recently, Taylor has been announced as the next star of The Bachelorette. Demi Engemann Age: 30 Instagram: @demilucymay TikTok: @demilucymay_ Demi Engemann is a main cast member in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and like the others, is a social media influencer and member of MomTok. Demi is married to Bret and they have been together for over three years, but they knew each other when she was nine years old, and he was 25. The pair were initially married to other people before they got divorced respectively and years later, Bret reached out and the rest is history! Jen Affleck Age: 26 Instagram: @jenniferaffleck TikTok: @jenniferaffleckk Well let's address the elephant in the room shall we? Jen is married to Zac Affleck, Ben and Casey's second cousin. Zac is the son of Dave Affleck, Ben and Casey's cousin – so yes they are related! "Zac’s dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little. I’m hoping to meet him one day, too," Jen told People magazine ahead of season 1's launch. Jen is another member of MomTok, although her position in the group was thrown into question after there was the possibility of her moving to New York City, but it seems she is still very much a member of the group. Jen and Zac met on a Mormon dating app and have two children together, they're now expecting a third! Jessi Ngatikaura/Draper Age: 33 Instagram: @_justjessiiii TikTok: @_justjessiiii Jessi Ngatikaura/Draper is also a member of MomTok and is also the owner of a successful salon, JZ Styles Salon & Hair Extension Co. Throughout the series, Jessi is always on-hand to provide hair care to the other ladies. She is married of Jordan Ngatikaura and the pair have two children together. Layla Taylor Age: 24 Instagram: @laylaleannataylor TikTok: @laylaleannetaylor Layla Taylor is one of the younger MomTok members and joined the series as a recently divorced mother of two. Season 1 saw her host a divorce party, saying goodbye to her previously married life for a single one. Mayci Neeley Age: 30 Instagram: @maycineeley TikTok: @maycineeley Mayci Neeley is an influencer and CEO of Babymama, a natal nutrition gummies business that she set up over the course of season 1. She is also the creator of Sinner Sunday, a podcast she hosts where people send in their confessions – and they're juicy! She has been married to her husband Jacob since 2018 and they have two children, one of whom has a different father. Mayci had her eldest with her ex-partner Arik when she was 19, but he sadly died some months before their son was due to be born. Mayci is recently gave birth to her third child. Mikayla Matthews Age: 25 Instagram: @mikayla__matt TikTok: @mikaylamatthews Mikayla Matthews is an influencer and leading cast member on The Secret Livers of Mormon Wives. She is a mother of three, with a fourth on the way! As told throughout season 1, Mikayla suffers from a chronic illness, which leaves her with patches on her skin – something she shares widely and opens up about on her social media. Whitney Leavitt Age: 32 Instagram: @whitleavitt TikTok: @whitneyleavitt Whitney Leavitt is an influencer and member of MomTok, who caused quite the stir in season 1, even more so when she left the girls' group chat and, seemingly, MomTok in the process. Whitney is married to Conner Leavitt and the pair have three children together. She is currently a fan favourite on the latest series of Dancing with the Stars. Miranda McWhorter Age: 27 Instagram: @miranda__mcw TikTok: @miranda__mcw Miranda McWhorter is a newcomer to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives who was an original MomTok content creator. More specifically, she was in the original trio with Taylor Frankie Paul and Camille Munday. Miranda is recently divorced, which was a key reason for her being part of season 2, having turned down the opportunity to appear in season 1 when she was still married. "I’m no longer married; that was a big part of it for sure," McWhorter told The Hollywood Reporter. "I still had a lot of healing to do in season 1 regarding my past with Taylor, and I wasn’t sure at that time if I was ready to let that back in and potentially risk putting myself in that position again to be so hurt. "And I think I’ve done a lot of healing since then, and by the time season 2 was about to start, I was divorced and just really wanting to close the chapter of the whole swinging thing and my past." The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives seasons 1-3 are available to watch on Disney+ now. Sign up to Disney+ now for £4.99 per month or £79.90 for a full year. Add The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Traitors star reveals Ricky Gervais turned down show after realising key issue – and he may have been proven right
Jonathan Ross has claimed that Ricky Gervais was approached take part in The Celebrity Traitors.
When Joe Wilkinson and Joe Marler shared their intriguing Big Dog theory, it seemed plausible, and it appears one celebrity guessed the very same before the show even aired. Jonathan Ross, who was eventually ousted from the game for being a Traitor, has shared that Ricky Gervais turned down the chance to appear on The Celebrity Traitors due to the way in which he could be voted out. During an episode of his podcast Reel Talk, Ross said: "I had a chat this week with Ricky Gervais. He called me after The Traitors. And he was asked to go in. "He called me because I think my name had got out there, nothing had been confirmed before we filmed it. He said, 'Are you doing this Traitors thing?' I said, 'Yeah, I'm doing it. Stephen Fry is definitely doing it, and Alan [Carr] is going in…'. "And he said, 'I'm not doing it. The reason I’m not doing it is, I'm pretty sure that if you go in there, they're going to say it's going to have to be one of these bigger names. You're going to wind up getting voted out just because they think you’re a bigger name in the outside world.' "So he nailed the Big Dog theory. And I said, "Well, you were right.'" Read more: Celebrity Traitors renewed for a second season as BBC reveals huge impact on Scotland Celebrity Traitors final's huge overnight ratings confirmed – and they prove viewers were faithful The theory concocted by Marler and Wilkinson suggested that Stephen Fry had been chosen to lead the Faithful and Jonathan Ross to lead the Traitors. Though this took a while to uncover, as Ross wasn't banished from the game for quite some time. In the end, it was a Traitor who won the game, with Alan Carr making it through to the very end, managing to pull the wool over the eyes of the Faithful one last time. Thus, he won £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
I'm a Celebrity 2025 confirms major rule change for Bushtucker trials – and it will impact viewers too
The new season of the show is set to launch this Sunday.
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is returning for a landmark 25th season later this week, and there have already been some tweaks to the format that many already know. Ahead of the launch on Sunday 16th November, ITV has confirmed that individual contestants cannot be voted to do every Bushtucker trial in a consecutive row. Last year, Dean McCullough was voted by the public to do six trials in a row, but this will no longer be possible with the new rule. Matt Hancock also had the same fate during his appearance on the show in 2023. ITV bosses have confirmed that after a celebrity has been voted for two trials in a row, they cannot be voted for one on the next day, to ensure that everyone gets fair chance to take part. A spokesperson for ITV said (as per BBC News): "Show bosses are keen to give all campmates the opportunity to shine in Bushtucker Trials this year and are bringing in a new rule that after a celebrity has been voted for TWO trials in a row, they cannot be voted for one on the next day. "This new rule means the responsibility for winning food is shared among more of the campmates. "More campmates will have an opportunity to step up and play their part with viewers getting a chance to get to know them more, it's their chance to shine." As ever, viewers are the ones who get to decide who takes on a dreaded Bushtucker trial, but it is yet to be revealed how it can be ensured the same celebrities aren't voted for time and time again. This year's celebrities are quite the mixed bunch, with the likes of Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, Jack Osbourne and Martin Kemp amongst the famous faces headed into the jungle. Other cast members include Kelly Brook, Eddie Kadi, Alex Scott, Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle), Aitch and Shona McGarty. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns on Sunday 16th November on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 - When are new episodes out on Netflix?
The time has come for the epic reality series to return!
Get ready for an action-packed ride as Squid Game: The Challenge is back with another four episodes, providing all the answers for viewers after episode 4's shock cliffhanger. In a game of Mingle, things became increasingly emotional as more and more players were eliminated. Soon, the players grouped together to rebel against the game. The players then joined hands in a circle before the intercom revealed the next group number will be two. Reluctantly, the players got into pairs, unaware that their fate is sealed through a game of marbles. "Players, you have chosen to stop playing the game," the Front Man told the group. "To reward your courage, please accept this gift." As the players learned what game they'd be playing, they soon realised the group would be split in half yet again. So, when can viewers tune in? Read on for the full release schedule for Squid Game: The Challenge season 2. When are the next episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 out on Netflix? Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 will be released in several batches as part of a three-week event. Below is a list of the release dates for the reality series. Episodes 1-4 - Tuesday 4th November (out now) Episodes 5-8 - Tuesday 11th November (out now) Episode 9 - Tuesday 18th November What time is Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 released on Netflix? Episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 are released at 8am GMT, for audiences in the UK. When is the Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 finale? The final episode of Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 will be released on Netflix on Tuesday 18th November. Details on the final game are yet to be announced, but it will undoubtedly be a riveting watch! Episodes 1-8 of Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 are available to watch now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Squid Game: The Challenge to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
I’m the new MasterChef judge and I was utterly surprised to be asked to take over
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. I'm over the moon about presenting the new series of Celebrity MasterChef. I was utterly surprised to be asked. For me, this was taking on the mantle of a show that I've watched religiously from the moment it began in 1990. In this country, we treat food very seriously. Yes, it's an entertainment show but, at the heart of it, it's about the joy of food, the science of food, the precision of food… I think when you ask people who work in television what it's like, they always say the same things about how thrilled they are, but I genuinely am – I've lived and breathed this show for ever, and now I’m front and centre! I'm reminded of home by… corned beef hash Specifically corned beef hash made in a pressure cooker. I remember standing in our kitchen on Harold Street in Currock, Carlisle, in the north west of England in 1978 and my mother opening up the pressure cooker and spooning this corned beef hash with carrots, onions, peas and potatoes into bowls. If it wasn’t runny enough, we’d have it with ketchup. Now, when I'm with Anna Haugh [Dent is presenting this series with JohnTorode, but from next year Haugh will be her MasterChef co-host], every time someone uses a pressure cooker, I turn to her and say, "1970s childhood"! The first dish I learnt to cook was… asparagus risotto I've cooked since I was a child, but the first fancy thing I learnt to cook was an asparagus champagne risotto with aged Parmesan — which was very, very glamorous in 1998. Back then I was living in Camden, in a big, shared house with five incredibly ambitious women who all worked in the media. Whenever I had a date night, I would try to woo whoever was coming round for dinner with my risotto. When I cooked on the MasterChef Battle of the Critics Christmas special in 2023, I made this dish. I knew two things – firstly, that if you can master that risotto with depth and manage to get it out on the plate, people are always impressed. And secondly, I knew it was possible in that amount of time, because I’d done it with rollers in while trying to choose a dress. My debut as a restaurant critic was reviewing… curried goat and jerk chicken It was 1996 and I was working at Marie Claire. They allowed me to edit a page called The London Section and it was the first time I’d written a restaurant review. I ate curried goat and jerk chicken at Mango Room in Camden. At that time, I hadn’t actually eaten much Caribbean food. I’d lived in Carlisle, and then Scotland, so to come down to London was incredible. It was like I was suddenly living in technicolor. I loved it, but that’s when I realised how hard it was to be a critic. I really liked people like Michael Winner who did Winner’s Dinners in The Sunday Times. I thought he had a wonderful job, because all you do is go and eat dinner and then say what you think — but writing that review made me realise that you go into a place like Mango Room and it’s a small, independent restaurant and the staff’s heart and soul. The money you spend pays for people’s children’s food, so you have to take it seriously. I’ll never forget the taste of… sheep's testicle mousse How did it taste? Exactly as it sounds. The restaurant world celebrates nose-to-tail eating, and I often have to eat things I don’t like — they want me to eat part of the spleen or the duodenum canal and it’s, "Isn’t this delicious, it’s part of the bowel?" It happens all the time, so I spend my life faintly smiling at valves that have been stewed in wine. Part of my job is to be adventurous, but I do spend a lot of my time thinking, "Are we being serious here?" The bit I will never be OK with is the amount of money that needs to be spent in some restaurants. When I pay £650 for two people, there will always be a part of me that thinks, "I could have given that money to [youth club charity] the Rock Youth Project in Currock." My MasterChef highlight is… Saucy steak with potatoes and buttery vegetables I didn’t have time for emotion during filming – I was too busy presenting to think about home or my family or anything else. Then one of the celebrities brought up this venison dish that was autumnal, and I just cried. But all of them were amazing — they all brought their personalities. I remember one celebrity coming on and I don’t think she’d really cooked that much until she arrived. She completely lacked confidence in herself. Everything she did cook was mega-healthy, I don’t think she ever allowed herself butter and sugar. But we got her cooking incredible steak and potatoes with sauces and buttery vegetables. From that moment, you could see her just come to life. As told to Steve O’Brien. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Celebrity MasterChef will air on Monday 17th November at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Celebrity MasterChef to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Traitors renewed for a second season as BBC reveals huge impact on Scotland
Get on your fingerless gloves and let's head to the Scottish Highlands, because The Celebrity Traitors will be returning in 2026! The BBC has confirmed that a second season has been recommissioned, meaning a new cohort of star-studded schemers will be taking part in the ultimate game of trust and treachery. They will follow in the footsteps of the 19 celebrities that recently graced TV screens across the nation, providing hilarious moments and even more hilarious side-eyes. Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said of the renewal: "Studio Lambert have done an outstanding job as The Celebrity Traitors has well and truly captivated the nation, becoming a bona fide highlight of the year bringing record numbers of people together to enjoy every twist and turn. "In 2026 the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme and ultimately who can survive in series two which promises to be just as unmissable as the first. "Plus with Uncloaked returning and today’s news of the positive contribution The Traitors brand has made to Scotland’s economy, there is plenty to celebrate." The announcement of season 2 coincides with the publication of a new Economic Impact Report, which reveals The Traitors franchise – including the UK, US, and Celebrity editions – has generated an estimated £21.8 million boost in Gross Value Added (GVA) to Scotland’s economy since filming began in 2022. Hayley Valentine, Director of BBC Scotland, said: "The Traitors is an immense TV success story and it’s fantastic to have multiple versions of it filmed in Scotland. We welcome and celebrate it. "This report highlights the many ways that Scotland is seeing a direct economic benefit from The Traitors filming here and, working together with our partners, we will use this success to promote sustainable growth within Scotland’s creative industry." While there is a while to go before a second series will make it onto our screens, fans will be treated to plenty more helpings of The Traitors, with season 4 confirmed to be airing in 2026. The BBC announced the exciting news after the finale of The Celebrity Traitors, which saw Alan Carr claim the title of champion after managing to succeed to the very end as a Traitor, winning £87,500 for his chosen charity Neuroblastoma UK. Speaking of his Traitors win, the comedian said: "What an honour and a complete shock! If someone had told me week one that I would even be around in week two I wouldn’t have believed them, so to be crowned the winner is absolutely mind blowing. What an adventure!" And he has already offered some pointers for potential future players of the game, adding: "Although I won, I don’t really think I can give any tips and tricks. I don’t know if I was a really good Traitor or if the Faithfuls were just useless. I think anyone who goes for it should only apply if you love the game. "You have to love Claudia, you have to love the castle and you have to love the game, otherwise it’s all pointless. I want to do it next year as well – maybe I can just sneak in with my cloak and lantern and murder someone just for the thrill, just for old time's sake!" The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Big Brother 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of housemates
The housemates are all here – but which are you backing to win?
It's been an eventful week in the Big Brother house, with three more contestants bidding farewell to the reality series and reintegrating into the outside world. Caroline and Nancy were the latest to go, both of whom had received a mixed reception over their time on the show; they followed Sam out the door, who had been evicted solo earlier in the week. It leaves only eight housemates left in contention to become this season's winner, with plenty more twists to come as the competition enters its final stages once again. So who is still in the running for Big Brother 2025? Read on for everything you need to know about this year's UK cast, as the season continues on ITV2 and ITVX. Big Brother 2025 cast Teja Sam - Evicted Cameron Caroline - Evicted Elsa Emily - Evicted but then reinstated Gani - Evicted Jenny Marcus Nancy - Evicted Tate Zelah - Evicted Cameron B - Evicted Feyisola - Evicted George - Removed Richard Farida - Evicted Scroll on to learn more about the cast Teja Age: 18 Location: Bristol Job: Cleaner Teja applied for Big Brother for the cash prize, as well as experience, but the money would be a game changer for the 18-year-old. Her bubbly attitude and cooking skills is what Teja will bring to the house, noting she's not a gourmet chef but can definitely feed the house when they get hungry! "I'm a cleaner so will be able to keep the house tidy," she said. "I'm very competitive and I'm good at games so I think I would be good at whatever tasks I’m faced with." If Teja were to win and taking home the cash prize she would "definitely" put a deposit down on a house, either in Bristol or Newport. Cameron Age: 22 Location: Taunton Job: Farmer Cameron applied for Big Brother on a whim, admitting he didn't think he'd get this far. While in the house, Cameron is hoping for "a real fun experience" that is out of his comfort zone. In addition, Cameron is hoping to "fly the flag for British farming", and views himself as a "country bumpkin-esque figure". If Cameron were to win the prize money, he'd be quite smart with it and put it into savings and "use it for impending bills". Elsa Age: 21 Location: Essex Job: Content creator Elsa saw an advertisement to apply for Big Brother on TikTok and thought 'why not?'. While in the house, she is looking forward to the experience as a whole, but also making new friendships. If she were to win, Elsa would buy herself a studio flat, which she believe is "probably the best thing for [her] and [her] dog". Jenny Age: 20 Location: Derry Job: Make-up artist Jenny has been watching Big Brother for years and thinks she'll bring "a lot of craic" while in the house. "I think I will try my best to make everybody laugh and just be positive," she said. If she were to win the series, Jenny would go on as many holidays as she could. Marcus Age: 22 Location: Manchester Job: Mechanical engineer Marcus is bringing a lot of energy into the Big Brother house, as well as a little bit of stirring the pot from time to time. "I'm looking forward to just being thrown in the mixing bowl of a group of people who I don't know and watching all their personalities unfold," he said. "I'm buzzing." If Marcus were to win the prize money, he would probably pay off his car finance agreement and a trip to Australia. Tate Age: 27 Location: Falkirk Job: Business owner Big Brother was a bucket list experience for Tate, who thought it'd be a fun story to tell one day. Tate can be very versatile, from having deep and intellectual conversations to being a bit daft. If Tate were to win the prize money, he would invest it. He explained: "I'm pretty aware that a sudden burst of attention or income – that’s all it’s going to be is a burst. So if you think that’s evergreen then you’ll end up in the same situation as before. I’m not going to have this forever, so I’ll invest the money and make it work for me. And hopefully set myself up for a decent life." Richard Age: 60 Location: London Job: Composer and author Richard isn't quite sure what prompted him to apply for Big Brother, describing it as "a complete spur of the moment decision". If he were to win the prize series, Richard wouldn't be rushing out to buy anything expensive. He said: "My mind doesn't think like that. The thing that gets my mind going is projects - things to put the money into and then see something happen, rather than just go and buy something. "And there's one thing in particular – there's an upcoming young classical guitarist who wants his second album to consist of music written entirely by me, that I've written especially for him. "It's difficult to persuade a record company to take on such a project, but if I had the money to pay for the studio time that would be brilliant. That would give him a nice extra boost at the start of his career, and it'd be nice for me to get my music out there." Emily Age: 25 Location: Northampton Job: Political events manager Emily loves doing things for the plot and was keen for a fun experience and to meet new people, however this was slightly short-lived for the 25-year-old. After she, and fellow housemates Sam and Caroline were forced to choose between them who would be sent home and soon, Emily was evicted. But in another twist, she emerged back into the house in day 20 – so her eviction didn't last for long! Former Big Brother 2025 housemates Caroline Age: 56 Location: Canvey Island Job: PR When Caroline left her job to set up her own company, but hasn't had much luck. When someone looked at her CV, they suggested she should do something on TV or perhaps film videos for social media and after laughing it off in came an ad for Big Brother! While in the house, Caroline reckons she'll bring "quite a complex amount of things". For one, she likes to joke around but is also very sensitive and caring, however she couldn't be the mum of the house as she is "too naughty". If Caroline were to win the prize money, she'd get some new patio doors and other general household repairs. "I don't care about going on holiday or anything like that," she said. "I'll probably just take the dogs to my mum's and go off to Scotland to a nice cabin somewhere and then I'll put the rest in the bank to live on." Nancy Age: 22 Location: Glasgow Job: Graduate Nancy applied for Big Brother during a moment where she felt "so lost" and was looking for a sign from the universe and then saw an advert for the show and the rest is history! When on the show, Nancy will definitely bring her "Italian, fiery side" into the house. She said: "I'm very energetic, always talking, using my hands to talk and do things. I like to get up and dance and sing, I'm very up for that throughout the day. "No matter what time it is. It could be as soon as I wake up, I will just always be a bundle of energy. So definitely my energy, but also my cooking skills because, again, I'm Italian so why not? I'll teach people how to cook!" Sam Age: 27 Location: Bradford Job: Zumba instructor Sam has always wanted to go on Big Brother, and is happy to be giving his mum a break by being out of the house. He is planning to bring "a lot of fun" and energy into to the house, and is hoping to get people doing Zumba and morning yoga every day, as well as sing-alongs! "I think I'll be good entertainment for all the housemates," he said. "I'm also a good listener; I cry at anything so I can empathise and think I’ll be a good friend to have in there." If Sam were to win the Big Brother prize, he would go on holiday to Disneyland and get himself an apartment and a fluffy cat. Priorities! Zelah Age: 25 Location: South London Job: Personal trainer Zelah doesn't have the kind of social battery that runs out, and is intrigued to see how far that goes while in the house. "I'm quite an energetic person. I think that's both a strength and a weakness," Zelah said. "I might get a little bit unbearable without the gym – that's definitely my main coping mechanism for the chaoticness of the energy I have. "I'm very social – I'm someone who takes on the role of the rounder-upper. I like to organise things, I like to do things in a group. I’d like to think that I'd contribute to group work in the house. And I'm really looking forward to the tasks, so I think I'd be someone who can throw themselves into that." Feyisola - Evicted Age: 33 Location: London Job: Financial investigator Feyisola has been watching Big Brother since she was a child and is obsessed with TV and game shows, so this series seems to be the perfect fit! While in the house, Feyisola will be cooking as well as bringing "a lot of chaotic energy". If she were to win the prize money, Feyisola said: "I'd buy something ridiculous for my cat because why not? I’d take my nieces and nephews on holiday. "I've got Crohn's colitis, so I'll give some money to charity. And I’ve never gone travelling, I've worked since I was 16, so I’d probably just take myself on a really long extended holiday." Cameron B - Evicted Age: 25 Location: Bolton Job: Personal trainer Cameron B's mum has always been a fan of the series and has been watching it since he was 10 years old. While in the house, Cameron reckoned he'd bring energy but a slight bit of annoyance, "and maybe a bit of controversy". It didn't last however, as he was evicted ahead of fellow nominated housemates Richard and Elsa. George - Removed Age: 23 Location: Braintree Job: Parish councillor George applied for Big Brother to meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to "chew the fat with them". "I think you’ve got to try new things, and Big Brother looks like a laugh," he said. "I think I’d be good in there so I might as well throw my name into the hat." ITV announced that Gilbert had been axed from the show for "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour... with immediate effect", with the housemate later discussing what he had said that led to his dismissal. Gani - Evicted Age: 39 Location: South London Job: Pizza shop manager Gani wants to be known by millions, and hopes Big Brother will not only build his personal growth by also help build the future of his personal brand. According to Gani when, not if, he wins the prize money he will separate it into thee portions. He explained: "One goes for financial stability, one goes to my business and one goes to a deposit for a house. And then I will look to give some money to charity." Sadly for him, he became the second housemate to be evicted after less than a week on the show, leaving via the backdoor due to Storm Amy keeping the live crowd away. Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Big Brother to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Celebrity Traitors final's huge overnight ratings confirmed – and they prove viewers were faithful
The nation stayed faithful to The Celebrity Traitors.
Over 11 million viewers tuned into the final of The Celebrity Traitors last night, proving they are 100 per cent faithful to the reality series. The BBC has confirmed that the finale episode averaged 11.1 million, with a peak audience of 12 million! BBC iPlayer had 1.9 million live requests, the highest live viewing number of all time for any entertainment episode on iPlayer. The 70-minute special episode saw the five remaining players take part in one last mission before a final showdown at the roundtable. During the initial roundtable, Joe Marler, David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed all voted for Cat Burns, believing her to be a Traitor, and she was sadly banished from the game. But as per the rules, she didn't reveal her status in the game. Shortly after, Alan Carr managed to turn to the tables on Joe, with both Nick and David also voting for him, much to his dismay. It was then time for the final three players to decide if they wanted to continue playing or end the game. Upon ending the game, Nick and David soon discovered a Traitor was among them, as Alan Carr revealed he was indeed a Traitor and had been all along. Thus, he won £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. Alan became emotional upon telling the others he was a Traitor and realising he'd won, explaining later that "all the deceit, the lying, the murdering of Paloma and Celia had all taken its toll". He added: "Then I think it dawned on me that I had won such a huge amount for my charity, Neuroblastoma UK. The charity is so close to my heart that it all became a bit too much. "Hopefully when people see how upset I was they won’t feel so bad that I killed all those national treasures." The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are the 'real winners' of Celebrity Traitors? Unpacking the future of TV's most talked about cast
Just last month, Alan Carr donned his green cloak and met with his fellow Traitors in the turret for the first time. In the wake of such a momentous occasion, all hell broke loose upon the Faithfuls as they were eliminated from the game one-by-one. In a final showdown, the comedian managed to convince remaining Faithfuls Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga that he too was a Faithful, forcing them to end the game before managing to take all of the money for his chosen charity. But despite winning the show, it won't just be Alan people think of when it comes to The Celebrity Traitors, and indeed he won't be the only winner of the bunch despite holding the title. In fact, they're all winners, according to PR expert Mark Borkowski. Aside from the handful of players that were either banished or murdered in the game quite early on, Borkowski sees particularly Cat Burns and Joe Marler truly excelling after the BBC One series. "Joe Marler seems to be on everything and anything, anytime you see him on The Wheel, he's sticking, so clearly he's got a good agent to get him into that role," Borkowski told RadioTimes.com. "He's got a very strong personality." He continued: "But I think everybody's a winner in this series. It's about visibility. It's no different from other reality shows like I'm a Celebrity, and even Big Brother in the day, the celebrity versions. I'm a Celebrity is the best example of that. The more exposure that you have, the more of your personality, or your perceived personality is pushed out." "So with the BBC, [it's] the same love that is shown from Strictly or whatever, they know that they can actually develop programmes or put people in those programmes, that they know they're going to get eyeballs on in an age where there isn't a linear audience that once was." The Celebrity Traitors has proven to be its own cultural phenomenon, with 11.7 million viewers and counting having tuned in for the first episode alone, making it the biggest unscripted episode across the UK market since 2022. With so many eyes on a programme with a variety of famous faces, Borkowski argues it has only "doubled down" on the importance of having some of these stars on television, including Claudia Winkleman. "That's why Claudia has left [Strictly], because she's helming lots of statistics," he explained. "I read one in four people are watching it across the country. So it's doubled down on her importance, and why does she want to be shackled to a 20-year-old format where [now] she can capitalise on the hot format at the moment and actually go into other things?" Borkowski noted that the "biggest stars" from the series are ultimately the lesser known amongst some demographics, notably Cat Burns. "Cat has got a recording career, I guess, but it's all the other people who've come forward in a format that isn't trivial, like suddenly things like eating bugs or dancing your way around a dance floor," Borkowski told RadioTimes.com. "It is something that actually shows intellect. David Olusoga, you know, all these Nick Mohammeds, they're all going to be vital collateral, and it's going to give, in an age where TV executives can't make their decisions about something, it identifies that they have an audience." Amidst rumours of chat shows for cast members and revivals for others, Borkowski explained that speculation will undoubtedly happen. He said: "All of us, publicists or agents or whatever, social media managers, they are creating content in the now. One of the biggest pieces that is going to generate a conversation is speculation. What will they do next? That speculation is no different from a politician testing out public opinion on a radical policy. "It's no different. It's 'let's land this and see what people do'. So that's a message, not just to the public, but it's also message to the TV bosses to see the reaction, and of course, now the down page comments and social media reaction. You've got a research facility." The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Selling the OC cast: Meet the Oppenheim Group real estate agents
Move over Sunset – there are new realtors in town.
Selling the OC is back for a fourth season, and viewers will get to see just how far the agents go to sell their multimillion-dollar listings – and to protect their reputation. The first instalment of the reality series was released in 2022 and introduced viewers to a brand new cast in Orange County. With season 4 premiering on Wednesday 12th November, the show is just as explosive as its West Hollywood relative. From Hollywood husband Tyler Stanaland to model-turned-realtor Polly Brindle, the Selling the OC cast all share one thing in common: a penchant for drama. But who are they? Here's everything you need to know about the Selling the OC cast. Selling the OC cast Tyler Stanaland Age: 36 Instagram: @tylerstanaland Net worth: $4 million Tyler Stanaland, originally from Laguna Beach, is a fifth-generation realtor, having earned his sales licence at the age of 18 before pursuing a professional surfing career. Returning to real estate, Stanaland joined his family business but later made the decision to join the Oppenheim Group and start a new chapter. He was married to Hairspray and Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow, but the pair finalised their divorce in July 2023. Stanaland has an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Alexandra Rose Age: 30 Instagram: @alexandraroseoc Net worth: around $1 million Another Alexandra in the office, Alexandra Rose comes from a background in sales and client services, and since becoming a realtor five years ago, the 28-year-old has amassed close to $100 million in sales. While Rose is from Orange County, she relocated to Dallas with her family at the age of 10, but moved back at 18 to pursue her education and career. She met Jason Oppenheim at Miami Beach's 1 Hotel back in 2020 and became the first agent to be hired to the Orange County office. She has a net worth of around $1 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Alex Hall Age: 36 Instagram: @alexhall_oc Net worth: around $5 million Ranking in the top tier of Orange County real estate professionals, Alex Hall joined the realty profession after exploring the world of interior design. A single mother with two children, Hall's Instagram bio says that she's "living in paradise", which comes as no surprise when you learn that she has a net worth of $5 million, according to Gossip Next Door. Brandi Marshall Age: 38 Instagram: @shesbrandimarshall Net worth: around $3 million From Rialto in California, Brandi Marshall is a newcomer at the Oppenheim Group, moving to realty from a background in PR. She was approached for the show via Instagram and, after being interviewed by Jason Oppenheim, she was hired immediately and went on to land a $6.5 million listing in Corona del Mar. Marshall is married to former pro basketball player Sean Marshall, with whom she has two children, while she's also a contributor to the ALS Foundation and supports fundraising efforts for autism research and care. She has a net worth of around $3 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Gio Helou Age: 37 Instagram: @giovannehelou Net worth: around $3.5 million Gio Helou was one of the first realtors to be hired by the Oppenheim Group's OC office, having previously worked in residential development. However, realty runs in his blood, with his mother Lisa also being a successful estate agent. Describing himself as a "f*****g rockstar" in episode 1, Helou specialises in high-end properties in prestigious beachfront enclaves, and lives in Newport Beach with his wife Tiffany. He has a net worth of around $3.5 million, according to The Cinemaholic, and told People that his biggest real estate flex was when he sold his first "eight-figure" house for $12 million. "I got to ring the bell 12 times... one for each million," he said. In season 2, Gio celebrates his $100 million sales milestone. Austin Victoria Age: 34 Instagram: @austin_victoria Net worth: around $3.5 million A model, husband and father of two, Austin Victoria has his hands full – especially after becoming a real estate agent in 2017 and joining the Oppenheim Group in 2021. Originally from Glendora in California, Victoria reconnected with Jason Oppenheim a few years after meeting him at an after party in his Hollywood Hills home, and decided to move from Los Angeles to Orange County. "Even though he's a relative newcomer to the brokerage, he’s not afraid to talk some s**t with his colleagues," Netflix teased, while the model-turned-realtor reportedly has a net worth of around $3.5 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Kayla Cardona Age: 36 Instagram: @mskaylacardona Net worth: around $2.57 million Originally from Orange Country, Kayla Cardona broke into the luxury market when joining the Oppenheim Group, before which she was working alongside the highest-rated team on Zillow and earned the Executive Club Award. Outside of the office, Kayla is a single mother and lives with her son, with a net worth of around $2.57 million, according to Meaww.com. Polly Brindle Age: 39 Instagram: @pollybrindle Net worth: $1.5 million Born and raised in the UK, Polly Brindle moved to southern California in 2011 and recently acquired her real estate licence, having previously worked as a model in London, Paris, Milan and Barcelona. She reached out to Jason Oppenheim while studying for her licence and was hired after Oppenheim thought she would be a good fit for the agency. According to Celebs Week, Polly Brindle's net worth is $1.5 million. Ashtyn Zerboni Age: 29 Instagram: @ashtyyn Ashtyn is a real estate agent with the Oppenheim Group in La Jolla & Orange County and has also worked as both a model and an actor. She also has a degree in biology proving she has brains as well as beauty. She's been married to husband Jeff Zerboni for 3 years and the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Juliette Jolie, in July of this year. Fiona Belle Age: 23 Instagram: @fionabbelle At just 23 years old, Fiona is currently the youngest member of the Selling the OC cast. She is originally from Orange County and joined The Oppenheim Group in 2024. Her official bio reads: "Fiona’s out to prove that age doesn’t define ability, and so far she’s doing just that, closing million-dollar deals within her first six months as an agent." Kaylee Ricciardi Age: 35 Instagram: @kayleericciardi Kaylee Riccardi is originally from Boston and studied Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado. She has over 13 years of real estate experience and began her career managing luxury short-term rentals during the music festival Coachella. She is also a model and is represented by Newark models. Selling the OC season 4 will available to stream on Netflix on Wednesday 12th November. Check out our lists of the best series on Netflix – or see what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our best series on Netflix, best Netflix comedies and best Netflix horror movies.
Missing The Celebrity Traitors? Here are 15 TV shows just like it to watch next
One of these shows may fill the Claudia Winkleman-shaped hole in your heart.
Audiences across the nation have been treated to two helpings of The Traitors this year, with a regular series back in January and its starry celebrity edition which has been airing across October and November. But the celebrity series has since concluded, leaving a Claudia Winkleman shaped hole in many people's hearts and minds. While there is no confirmation on when the fourth series of The Traitors will arrive on BBC One, there are plenty more series to get stuck into in the meantime. Whether you're after the adventure the challenges provide, the tension of the roundtable, or the deceptive nature of the Traitors, there are a variety of programmes on your fingertips to provide those very things. So, what are they? Scroll on to find out which 15 shows you can tune into after The Celebrity Traitors. 1. The Inheritance Where can I watch it? Channel 4 Studio Lambert's latest outing was The Inheritance, starring Elizabeth Hurley as The Deceased, who summons 13 strangers to her grand stately home in her death. While there, they must all compete for a chance to take home the fortune left in her will, but in order to do that the contestants have to work together to complete The Deceased's final requests – and there's an added twist. Rob Rinder acts as The Deceased's executor and trusted legal counsel, who oversees the twist in which one player can collect the money released from the will, but to claim it, they need to convince the others that they alone deserve the cash. "The stakes are high but it's not just about deception by any stretch of the imagination," Rinder exclusively told RadioTimes.com about the series. "The core [of it is] a real social experiment. So that idea where it's asking deeper questions about fairness, about what you do when people aren't really looking, about how money can interfere with people's emotional and moral chemistry, and it does so in a way that's never been done on this scale." 2. The Fortune Hotel Where can I watch it? ITVX You can't trust anyone at The Fortune Hotel... The Fortune Hotel returned this summer for a second season on ITV, as 11 pairs headed off to the Caribbean for a holiday, except plenty of drama laid ahead. In the game, the pairs of contestants all compete to win a £250,000 cash prize hidden in a briefcase they are given upon arrival, but only one pair has their hands on the money and must keep that to themselves to avoid someone taking their briefcase from them. Each night, a briefcase swap ensues, in which one pair is left with the briefcase containing an Early Checkout Card and are swiftly eliminated. "It's brilliant getting a second series, because you can really lean into the stuff that people at home loved in the first series," Stephen Mangan told RadioTimes.com and other press. "And there's more of that - more great challenges, more twists and turns, more drama. But also, a second series means that all the contestants have already seen the show. "It was a brand new show for the first series, no one had seen it, no one knew what to expect. Now they've all come with a game plan, so our job is to keep throwing them curveballs, so they can never relax and they never know what's coming." 3. Destination X Where can I watch it? BBC iPlayer A mix of The Traitors and Race Across the World, Destination X sees a group of contestants set out on a real-life board game as they travel across Europe, but it's not as straightforward as it sounds. The game kicks off with the players on a blacked-out bus as they travel to a destination around Europe, which is completely unknown to them and the viewers at home. When the bus stops however, the players have no idea where they have gone or ended up before they are given clues to help. At the end of each episode, the contestants are sent to the Map Room, in which they have to guess their location by placing an X on a map of Europe. The closer their guess is, they stay another day, but the player who guesses the farthest away from the actual location is eliminated. Throughout the game, some players are given more clues than others, and it's down to them how they share it with the group and if they tell the other plays the truth... 4. Tempting Fortune Where can I watch it? Channel 4 Another entry from Channel 4 is Tempting Fortune, a reality game show where 12 strangers embark on a trek that ends with a £300,000 cash prize. But along the way they'll face a series of temptations designed to entice them into spending the collective prize money on their deepest desires, which could very well rub some contestants up the wrong way. "We went to a different part of the world this time," Paddy McGuinness exclusively told RadioTimes.com of season 2: "The first series was in South Africa, which brought its own challenges for the people taking part. And rather than the next lot of people sort of thinking they know what to expect, it's totally flipped it on its head and filmed in Langkawi. "So it was a different set of difficulties and things for them to adapt to there, as well. So I think after the first series went on and everyone really got on board, especially on social media, talking about the different people and what they'd do if they're in that situation – this second lot, it just goes up a level!" 5. The Traitors US Where can I watch it? BBC iPlayer BBC iPlayer is home to an abundance of treacherous content, with the US, New Zealand and Australian versions of The Traitors all available to watch. With some featuring celebrities and others a regular series, there's plenty more Traitors content to tide you over. 6. The Circle Where can I watch it? Netflix The Circle is a combined social experiment and competition show in which players communicate solely through a social media app and never meet until a blocking takes place. As players create profiles, it can either be their true identity or a catfish persona to build alliances and influence others. Throughout the game, the players must rate each other, and the highest-rated players become influencers and choose to the block from the game. 7. The Trust: A Game of Greed Where can I watch it? Netflix Netflix's The Trust: A Game of Greed will have viewers gasping at every turn. The series bring together a group of strangers who are given the chance to equally split a quarter of a million dollars among themselves... but there's a catch. In each episode, the players are able to anonymously vote each other out of the competition, which increases their individual share of the total prize fund. But what makes it even more high-stakes is that you only need one vote to be eliminated. However, no one has to be voted out. Throughout the game, the players take part in tests and in each round, the players are given access to The Vault, in which they are offered something that benefits them or the whole group. It's the ultimate game of greed! 8. The Mole Where can I watch it? Netflix Another Netflix entry is The Mole, a game in which a group of 12 players compete to add money into a group pot, all while trying to work out who the saboteur is amongst them. The contestant who is able to correctly guess the identity of the Mole at the end of the season wins the accumulated prize. 9. Rise and Fall Where can I watch it? Channel 4 Hosted by Greg James, this Channel 4 series tests how far a group of 16 contestants would go to hold power, with a group being split into Rulers and Grafters. For the Grafters, they'll be building the prize pot by competing in gruelling challenges, while the Rulers will make decisions affecting their underlings and will ultimately win the money. Throughout the show, Grafters are given the chance to join those at the top, while the Rulers will vote for which of their fellow players should leave the competition for good. 10. Surviving Paradise Where can I watch it? Netflix Netflix loves a high-stakes competition series doesn't it? In Surviving Paradise, 12 contestants believe they are living in a luxury villa before it is revealed they must start in a wilderness camp. But at the crux of the game is that the players can change their position in the game and return to the resort, where they are able to compete for a life-changing cash prize. But no one is safe, as at any moment, a player can move from luxury back to the basics. 11. Squid Game: The Challenge Where can I watch it? Netflix Squid Game: The Challenge is a reality series based on the critically-acclaimed drama series, in which 456 contestants all compete for a cash prize of $4.56 billion. Across a variety of games, some new and others taken from the drama series, the players are eliminated one-by-one and only one can win the prize money. 12. The Snake View oEmbed on the source website Where can I watch it? Fox The Snake is a new reality competition series hosted by Jim Jefferies, which sees a group of contestants compete in challenges based around manipulation, persuasion and deception. The winner of each challenge receives a snake medallion and the title of the Snake, who then has the power to choose one person to be safe from elimination. This continues until just two contestants are left in the game. 13. The Hustler View oEmbed on the source website Where can I watch it? ABC The Hustler follows five contestants who collaborate to build up a cash prize by answering a series of trivia questions. But among the contestants is the Hustler, who secretly knows the answer to each question. For the other players, they must correctly work out the Hustler's identity in order to win the prize money. 14. Whodunnit? View oEmbed on the source website Where can I watch it? ABC Whodunnit? is a game show from 2013, where contestants must solve a staged murder – but the killer is among them. One contestant is chosen as the killer and eliminates the others based on their performance in the week's challenges, with the last contestant remaining winning the cash prize. 15. Million Dollar Secret Where can I watch it? Netflix Released on Netflix earlier this year, Million Dollar Secret follows 12 people participating in a game of predator and prey. For the less fortunate players, they must hunt down and eliminate the millionaire for a chance to secure the cash for themselves. But alliances can switch when they least expect it. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.