The Celebrity Traitors 2026: First look at tonight's shipwreck themed mission as Claudia Winkleman dresses to impress
It looks like the celebrities are in for a chilly startCelebrity Traitors has given fans a sneaky first look at its opening all-star mission – with Claudia Winkleman at the centre.
The BBC’s preview pictures shows two abandoned ships, with a wooden sign marked “Lady Claudia” lying nearby.
The Celebrity Traitors series two launches tonight and 21 new famous faces will be seen arriving in the Highlands.
Fans have been counting down the days and, judging by these pictures, it’ll be worth the wait.
The Celebrity Traitors 2026: First look at tonight’s mission
One shot shows Claudia wearing a tartan two-piece, chunky boots and a chocolate brown thick jacket. She’s standing on the rugged Scottish shoreline with rocks and cliffs behind her.
Other pictures show the two shipwrecked boats used for the task. The large one is still in one piece and looks like a pirate ship, covered in green algae. Discarded barrels and rope lay next to it.
There is also a smaller vessel further out in the water, although it has definitely seen better days. Large wooden crates are bobbing around nearby, begging the question: “Do they contain cash or a special shield?!”
The wooden “Lady Claudia” ship’s name is positioned on the stony ground in the shallows.
Frustratingly, the BBC has not revealed what the shipwreck setting means for the first mission of the series. It also remains unclear what contestants will need to do.
Let’s hope whatever it is they have wetsuits, as you just know they’re going to have to get in that freezing water!
What time does Celebrity Traitors 2026 start?
The good news is that you only have a few short hours to discover the exact details of the mission. The first episode of The Celebrity Traitors starts at 8pm tonight (Thursday October 1, 2026) at 8pm.
As the show opens, you’ll be introduced to this year’s celebrities, who include Michael Sheen, Ross Kemp, Hannah Fry, Joanna McNally, Amol Rajan, James Acaster and Richard E Grant.
Also taking part are Bella Ramsey, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh and King Kenny.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Miranda Hart and Myha’la also enter the game. Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney complete the line-up.
Who out of these will Claudia choose to be her Traitors? We. can’t. wait.
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The Celebrity Traitors 2026 starts at 8pm on BBC One on Thursday October 1, 2026.
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