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The Celebrity Traitors season 2 release date: When does it start?

The ultimate game of betrayal is back!

Claudia Winkleman stood at the bottom of stairs with Ardross castle in the background. She is turned to the side, looking ahead.

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Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 12:35 pm

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The countdown is officially on for The Celebrity Traitors season 2!

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In just two days, viewers will finally be able to tune into the treacherous game as 21 celebrities make their way to the Scottish Highlands, where their fame bares no weight in the castle

The launch episode will be an extended 75 minutes too, followed by an exclusive bonus episode in which viewers will find out how Claudia chooses her Traitors in Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides.

But when does all the action kick off? Read on for everything you need to know about The Celebrity Traitors season 2.

The Celebrity Traitors season 2 release date: When does it start?

The Celebrity Traitors season 2 begins on Thursday 1 October at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

The series will air two nights a week on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.

Who will star in Celebrity Traitors season 2?

A group of people stood in church pews on either side of Claudia Winkleman.

Celebrity Traitors season 2 cast. BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/BBC Creative

The BBC has confirmed all 21 celebrities heading to the Scottish Highlands to compete for a charity prize pot. You can read more about them here.

The full line-up is as follows:

Is there a trailer for The Celebrity Traitors season 2?

Yes! The season 2 trailer was recently unveiled, showing the celebrities meeting each other for the first time before they embark on a mission.

You can watch the trailer below.

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The Celebrity Traitors season 2 begins on Thursday 1 October at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Season 1 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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