The BBC has confirmed the return of The Celebrity Traitors, a spin-off of the popular show The Traitors. Mathematician Dr. Hannah Fry is rumored to be joining the star-studded cast.

Hit Show Returns to BBC

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, The Celebrity Traitors follows a group of well-known personalities as they attempt to identify the “Traitors” among them. The goal is to win up to £100,000 for charity.

Season One Success

The first season, which aired in late 2025, was a significant success for the BBC. It drew millions of viewers and set new records for unscripted programming. The finale alone averaged 11 million viewers, even surpassing the viewership of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special.

Dr. Hannah Fry Rumored to Participate

Dr. Hannah Fry, a Professor of Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, is reportedly joining the cast. She is known for her appearances on BBC shows like AI Confidential with Hannah Fry, The Secret Genius of Modern Life, and The Infinite Explorer with Hannah Fry. She has also been on Have I Got News For You and Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat.

Other Potential Contestants

A source close to the production told The Sun that Dr. Fry is a “perfect fit” for the show. Other rumored participants include Amol Rajan, Richard E. Grant, Hugh Bonneville, and David Mitchell.

Economic Impact and Future Plans

The BBC reported that the first season, filmed in Scotland, provided a significant financial benefit to the region’s creative industry. Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC’s head of entertainment, stated the upcoming season promises to be “just as unmissable.”

The spin-off series, Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, will also return to BBC Two and BBC Sounds. The BBC has not yet officially confirmed the full cast list, but details are expected to be announced soon.