Television presenter and entrepreneur Maya Jama is officially stepping into the iconic Scottish castle as part of the star-studded lineup for the second season of The Celebrity Traitors. The hit BBC reality competition series is set to premiere on October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m., broadcasting weekly episodes on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the 10-episode series features 21 prominent public figures attempting to identify secret Traitors hiding among them. Contestants are competing for a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice. Episodes will air twice weekly on Thursday and Friday evenings, accompanied by the official companion video podcast, Uncloaked.
Host Claudia Winkleman returns to lead the psychological game of deceit and betrayal. Speaking on her upcoming appearance, Jama opened up about how her personal life experiences with deception influenced her mindset entering the game, while addressing how viewers might perceive her away from her familiar hosting duties on Love Island and Netflix’s The Gentlemen.
The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Full Cast Lineup
Jama is joined by 20 other well-known personalities from the worlds of acting, comedy, music, broadcasting, and social media. The confirmed cast list features an eclectic mix of talent:
- Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster
- Bella Ramsey – Actor
- James Acaster – Comedian and Podcaster
- James Blunt – Singer-Songwriter
- Jerry Hall – Model and Actress
- Joanne McNally – Comedian
- Joe Lycett – Comedian and Presenter
- Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
- King Kenny (Kenny Ojuederie) – Content Creator and Social Media Personality
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer-Songwriter
- Maya Jama – TV Presenter and Entrepreneur
- Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter
- Miranda Hart – Actor and Author
- Myha’la – Actor
- Professor Hannah Fry – Academic and Broadcaster
- Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author
- Rob Beckett – Comedian and TV Presenter
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian and Actor
- Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter
- Sebastian Croft – Actor
- Sharon Rooney – Actress
What to Expect from Season 2
Following the massive success of the inaugural celebrity edition-which was won by comedian Alan Carr playing as a Traitor-producers have curated an even more surprising group of competitors. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan recently described the immersive nature of the show, admitting that the reality of living inside the game far exceeded his initial expectations.
“I thought that it was faker than it is,” Ranganathan shared during an appearance on The One Show. “It is so immersive-I couldn’t believe it. You are in the game the whole time you’re in the game and that took me by surprise.”
With five comedians on the roster alongside seasoned dramatic actors, journalists, and pop stars, the dynamic inside Ardross Castle promises intense roundtables, dramatic banishments, and strategic gameplay under the cover of darkness.
