BBC unveils first trailer for Celebrity Traitors series two

Claudia Winkleman as seen in the upcoming season of The Celebrity TraitorsA new trailer for the upcoming second season of The Celebrity Traitors has been unveiled.In the cryptic new clip, the star-studded cast is shown together for the first time, gathered in the chapel on the iconic castle’s grounds.Host Claudia Winkleman then declares: “A moment of silence for the celebrities gathered today.”After close-ups of their nervous expressions, she calls for “thoughts and prayers” before strutting out.“Who doesn’t love a dramatic exit?” she then concludes.A release date for the second season of The Celebrity Traitors has not yet been revealed, but the first iteration began airing in early October, and ended four weeks later, in November.What we do know, though, is the cast of stars on the line-up, which boasts an eclectic mix from the world of TV, music, sport and beyond.The stars of The Celebrity Traitors season 2The contestants this time around include comedians Joe Lycett and James Acaster, actors Bella Ramsey, Richard E Grant and Michael Sheen, TV personality Maya Jama and chart-topping singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock.The full cast list is as follows:Amol RajanBella RamseyJames AcasterJames BluntJerry HallJoanne McNallyJoe LycettJulie HesmondhalghKenny Oghenovo “King Kenny” OjuederieLeigh-Anne PinnockMaya JamaMichael SheenMiranda hartMyha’aProfessor Hannah FryRichard E GrantRob BeckettRomesh RanganathanRoss KempSebastian CroftSharon RooneyEarlier this year, it was confirmed that the regular Traitors and its celebrity counterpart had both been renewed by the BBC until 2030 at the earliest.Celebrating the news, the CEO of production company Studio Lambert, Stephen Lambert enthused: “The Traitors has become a genuine television phenomenon across the world, but especially in the UK, and we’re thrilled to continue the journey with the BBC.“It’s hugely exciting that audiences will have many more years of strategy, suspense and shocking twists still to come.”MORE REALITY TV NEWS:Alan Carr Shouts Out 'Thick' Celebrity Traitors Co-Stars After Winning A TV BaftaThe Cast Is Complete: Our Guide To The 15 Stars Competing On Strictly This YearITV Pulls The Plug On Critically-Panned Reality Show The Neighbourhood

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Finally, the BBC has given us a first look at Celebrity Traitors series two and it’s going to be a big one. Claudia Winkleman was back in her full fringe glory as she asked for a ‘moment of silence’ the stars. Familiar faces could be spotted sitting on the church pews, with Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsay, Richard E Grant and more with their game faces on. The star-spangled line-up was revealed after they descended on Ardross Castle earlier this year to film the second season of the ratings juggernaut for the BBC. It had been the show every celeb wanted to be a part of after Alan Carr took home the trophy last year, remaining undetected by the Faithfuls. ‘Thoughts and prayers’, Claudia ominously tells the assembled group as she leaves, adding: ‘Who doesn’t love a dramatic exit?’ Claudia Winkleman returns for the new series of Celebrity Traitors (Picture: BBC) The show broke records for viewership last year (Picture: BBC) The BBC announcement teased the popular show would be coming soon but no official date has been confirmed yet. So far the stars have managed to keep tight-lipped about their experience in the castle, including Richard who was grilled on the One Show. He admitted he had called friend and former faithful Celia Imrie up to get her guidance on what to look out for. ‘I said, Celia, what is the thing that you can’t be prepared for? She said, “The cruelty of people who you instinctively want to trust”.  ‘Like in a room like this and suddenly every single person suspects you. I think that’s a very accurate thing to have said.’ The Savage House star then pulled a dismayed face and shoved his hand in his mouth, bemoaning: ‘I’ve already said too much!’ All the famous faces will be competing for a chance to secure up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice. Last year, Alan chose Neuroblastoma UK and ended up winning £87,500 for the organisation, which is dedicated to finding a cure for the aggressive childhood cancer. Celebrity Traitors series 2 cast 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 Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor King Kenny – Content Creator Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/Songwriter Maya Jama – Broadcaster and Entrepreneur Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter Miranda Hart – Actor and Author Myha’la – Actor Professor Hannah Fry– Broadcaster and Mathematician Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author Rob Beckett – Comedian Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter Sebastian Croft – Musician and Actor Sharon Rooney – Actor Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source