The BBC has confirmed that "The Celebrity Traitors" will return for a second season in 2026. The announcement comes after the show's debut series achieved record-breaking viewership and captivated audiences across the UK.
The first series concluded with comedian Alan Carr claiming victory and securing £87,500 for charity Neuroblastoma UK. The show's success was reflected in its impressive viewing figures, with the opening episode attracting 14.8 million viewers across 28 days - making it the most-watched single episode on British television this year.
Record-breaking success
The finale drew an average of 11.1 million viewers, peaking at 12 million. An additional 1.9 million people watched live on BBC iPlayer, cementing the show's status as the biggest unscripted series in iPlayer history.
Carr told the PA News Agency before his win was broadcast: «I think me and the entire nation didn't believe I would get through the first roundtable let alone be in the final five.» He added: «What a journey. I would do it all again in a heartbeat.»
What's next in 2026
Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC's head of entertainment, praised production company Studio Lambert: «The Celebrity Traitors has well and truly captivated the nation, becoming a bona fide highlight of the year bringing record numbers of people together to enjoy every twist and turn.»
She continued: «In 2026 the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme and ultimately who can survive in series two, which promises to be just as unmissable as the first.»
The companion podcast "The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked" will also see new episodes produced. Season one of both the show and podcast are available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
