Joe Lycett broke huge Celebrity Traitors rule before filming for series 2 had even started
How very naughty of himJoe Lycett has made a cheeky confession about ignoring a major Celebrity Traitors rule before entering the castle.
The comedian told Hits Radio Breakfast Show that his pre-filming secrecy had spectacularly unravelled.
The admission centres on the programme’s strict contestant rules, after Joe signed an NDA covering his involvement.
Joe Lycett reveals his Celebrity Traitors rule break
Joe explained that every participant signed an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) stopping them from revealing their involvement.
However, Joe admitted that “if you search the word ‘traitors’ in my WhatsApp I told everyone! I was telling Uber drivers, I was telling everyone”.
His loose lips were therefore not limited to close friends or fellow entertainers. Joe treated the casting secret far more casually than producers intended.
The rule-breaking happened before the deception, suspicion and secret eliminations had even started.
Joe Lycett expected clashes with his famous co-stars
Joe’s rule-breaking was not his only candid revelation. He also expected friction with some of The Celebrity Traitors series two cast.
Joe believed the full line-up appeared just two days before the celebrities entered. His first reaction included concern about the many actors taking part.
Yet those worries quickly vanished once everyone met inside the game. Joe said he got on with everyone.
He added that there was not one contestant he failed to get along with.
That warm start is striking for a format built around mistrust, secret roles and overnight eliminations.
Friendly faces can still belong to Traitors, giving Joe’s upbeat verdict an extra layer of intrigue.
Before filming, he asked comedian Joanne McNally whether she was also participating. Joanne confirmed her place, helping the comics piece together part of the cast.
Joe said the comedians gradually worked out who was involved because they regularly spoke. He described Joanne as one of his favourite people.
Joe Lycett joins 21 Celebrity Traitors contestants
Joe is among 21 famous faces entering the second series of the celebrity spin-off.
Other contestants include Bella Ramsey, James Blunt, James Acaster, Amal Rajan, Jerry Hall and Julie Hesmondhalgh. King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are also competing.
Miranda Hart, Michael Sheen, Myha’la, Richard E Grant, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney are also among the contestants.
Claudia Winkleman returns as host, overseeing the game from Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Most celebrities become Faithfuls and must identify the hidden Traitors within their group. The Traitors secretly remove players overnight while trying to avoid detection.
And their warm ‘showbiz’ friendships soon start to crack as the pressure mounts.
When does The Celebrity Traitors series 2 start?
The Celebrity Traitors series two is due to air on the BBC in autumn 2026. An exact release date remains unconfirmed, while the trailer promises the series will arrive soon.
Last year’s series began in early October. Series one’s finale also peaked at 15.4 million viewers, according to the BBC. TV star and comedian Alan Carr ultimately won after playing as a Traitor.
We wonder how Joe will fare. Given he’s already slipped up, we’re not sure he will make it to the end!
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The Celebrity Traitors series 2 starts this autumn on BBC One.
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