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Entertainment May 6, 2026

CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN'S SHOCKING TRAITOR SHORTLIST LEAKED – THESE CELEBRITIES ARE PERFECT

CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN'S SHOCKING TRAITOR SHORTLIST LEAKED – THESE CELEBRITIES ARE PERFECT

Last year, the Celebrity Traitors spin-off shattered every fear that it would ruin the franchise. Instead, it delivered a breathtaking finale watched by over 11 million people, with Alan Carr outsmarting the competition in spectacular fashion.

Now the second season is poised to ignite even more chaos. The cast is absolutely stacked: Hollywood legend Richard E. Grant,The Last of Usstar Bella Ramsey, and even Maya Jama—who took a massive pay cut just to join the madness.

Fans are already buzzing with theories about who should be chosen as Traitors. One name keeps rising to the top: Miranda Hart, the beloved comedian behind her iconic sitcom. Could her knack for physical comedy and warmth hide a killer instinct in the Scottish castle?

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Then there's Ross Kemp, the ultimate TV hardman. From EastEnders to BAFTA-winning documentaries on organized crime, he knows how to read people. One fan declared he would make the "perfect" Traitor—and honestly, no one would dare argue with him face to face.

Comedian Joe Lycett is another favorite. With his razor-sharp wit and history of public stunts, he could easily follow Alan Carr's path to victory. Imagine him weaving lies with that signature smirk.

Michael Sheen brings acting royalty to the table. This is a man who has played princes, vampires, and demons. If anyone can master deception under pressure, it's him—he could be the last one standing.

The comedy duo Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan also fuel speculation. Fans demand they be pitted against each other, though some grumble about overexposure. Their double act has already conquered Sky One and Taskmaster—now they face the ultimate betrayal game.

The second season will air on BBC One and iPlayer in autumn 2026. Twenty-one famous faces will enter the castle, battling for a £100,000 charity prize. The stakes are higher than ever, and the tension is already electric.

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