Series 2 of The Traitors: Ireland is arriving on BBC iPlayer very soon
Hosted by Siobhán McSweeney!
Last updated 21 hours ago
With the nation in a Traitors chokehold right now, thanks to the second celebrity edition airing weekly, the BBC have only gone and shared more amazing news with fans!
Although The Celebrity Traitors is coming to a dramatic end on Friday 30th October, don't panic, because the second series of The Traitors Ireland is landing VERY SOON, with popular host Siobhán McSweeney.
When does The Traitors: Ireland start?
After airing on RTÉ One in Ireland between 30th August and 22nd September 2026, the BBC has now revealed The Traitors: Ireland will begin on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer immediately after the The Celebrity Traitors final at 10pm on Friday 30th October
How can I watch in the UK?
You'll be able to watch episodes on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
Who is the host?
Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney hosts The Traitors: Ireland.
Speaking back in 2025 when her new role was announced, Siobhán said: "Like everyone, I am a huge Traitors fan. I'm looking forward to meeting our loyal Faithful and delicious Traitors.
"The Irish have a charm and ability to deceive while smiling which will make this version rather special, I think."
READ MORE: Final date confirmed for The Celebrity Traitors
How many episodes?
Series two is made up of 12 episodes, just like the first!
Who are the contestants?
23 contestants took part in series two check out their names, ages, location and occupations below:
Anna, 27, Dublin - Postal worker
Aoife, 28, Dublin - Trainee fashion buyer
Carla, 27, Dublin - Early years educator
David, 45, Dublin - Stay-at-home dad
Denis, 39, Cork -Writer/psychotherapist
Diego, 40, Cork - Physician associate
DJ, 39, Cork - Car salesman
Donal, 24, Leitrim - Teacher
Edelle, 44, Donegal - Software operations lead
Emma, 42, Dublin - Vocal coach
Fionula, 61, Cork - Actor and drama teacher
Gráinne, 59, Sligo - Horse-riding instructor
Ian, 34, Dublin - Civil servant
Janet, 35, Dublin - Concept designer
Kayleigh, 33, Dublin - Teacher
Laura, 39, Cork - Regional sales manager
Páraic K, 33, Kildare - Assistant professor
Pauric O, 31, Tipperary - Musician
Pete, 43, Cork - Irish Defence Forces
Sam, 28, Westmeath - IT support analyst
Saoirse, 29, Galway - HR specialist
Seán A, 59, Mayo - Emergency management officer
Seán C, 33, Carlow - Call centre trainer
Who won The Traitors: Ireland?
We don't want to give away any spoilers before series two lands here in the UK!
How many series?
There's so far been two series of The Traitors: Ireland.
When did the show first air?
The Traitors: Ireland first launched on Irish channel RTÉ One on 31st August 2025. The series ran until the final took place on 23rd September 2025.
Series two then aired between 30th August 2026 and 22nd September 2026.
Where is the Irish version filmed?
The Irish version of The Traitors is filmed at Slane Castle, which is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland.
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