'The Celebrity Traitors' renewed for second season after Alan Carr's smashing win

Michelle Heaton revealed that the first season of The Celebrity Traitors saw Alan Carr crowned winner, with staggering 14 million viewers tuning into watch the dramaitc finale.

Now, fans have reason to celebrate, as the hit show has officially been renewed for a second season just days after its record-breaking debut series. 

The BBC One show, a celebrity spin-off of the original format The Traitors, launched in October with a star-studded line-up of famous faces. 

In short span of time, rumours began circulating about big celebrity names being lined up for the next series and now, the broadcaster has confirmed that The Celebrity Traitors will return to screens in 2026.

Host Claudia Winkleman will once again lead the series, as a new group of contestants take on the gripping game of trust and treachery.

Additionally, brand new episodes of spin-off series Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will also return to BBC Two and BBC Sounds.

The BBC further revealed the show's immense success, both in viewership and financial impact, after drawing millions of fans across the nation.

The debut episode alone attracted an incredible 14.8 million viewers, making The Celebrity Traitors the biggest unscripted title for the BBC since 2021.