BBC bossses CONFIRM Celebrity series of The Traitors

With over 250,000 people applying for the upcoming third series of The Traitors, it's fair to say the BBC show has taken off in recent years, thanks to host Claudia Winkleman and the incredible twists and turns throughout.

Will there be a Celebrity version of The Traitors?

Not long after the series two final back in January this year, rumours were rife that bosses were in talks for a Celebrity version of the series, with Deadline reporting that a celeb series will air in 2025!

Fast-forward to August 2024 and BBC bosses have now confirmed the exciting news, revealing a nine-part celebrity series!

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC said: “The Traitors has well and truly established itself as an unmissable highlight of the year and the news of a fourth outing, alongside a brand new celebrity version coming to the BBC, will take the series to a whole new level. It will once again be fascinating for our audiences to see who’ll outwit, outplay, and outlast. Let the mind games begin!"

When will it be on TV?

There's no set date just yet, but bosses have confirmed it will be filmed in 2025.

Mike Cotton, Creative Director Unscripted at Studio Lambert and Executive Producer for The Traitors added: “We are thrilled to be inviting some celebrities into our castle to come and play the game. Seeing famous faces navigate the round table or don the infamous green cloaks will be unmissable TV, and what a double treat for the fans with Series 4 also confirmed too. There's a whole lot of exciting treachery and deception yet to come from the Highlands… Claudia’s going to have to pack some extra knitwear.”

Who is hosting it?

The lovely Claudia Winkelman will host the Celebrity edition.

How many episodes?

The celeb series will be made up of nine 60 minute episodes.

Which celebs are taking part?

No names have been announced just yet, but judging by the show's popularity, bosses aren't going to struggle to sign famous faces up.

A source previously told the press: "Bosses want big names as the show is getting big viewing figures, and they know they’ll have plenty to choose from as The Traitors has huge fans within the showbiz world..."

Casting for celebrity players to take seats at the round table is now underway.

Check out which TV shows you can apply to be on:

Following series two of The Traitors, which was won by Harry Clark, bosses were quick to announce a third series, opening up applications to the public.

Interest in the show catapulted, with over 250,000 people applying, so it's no wonder bosses have also now confirmed a fourth series, which will be filmed in 2025.

If you fancy applying for series four, find out more here.

The first two series of The Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.

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