Celebrity Traitors season 2 needs to cast these 15 celebrities
After the final, The Celebrity Traitors should look at recruiting these celebs for the next series
The Celebrity Traitors season 2 is all but confirmed, and there are 15 celebrities who should join the cast for the next roundtable.
After the success of The Traitors, viewers were understandably cautious about a celebrity version. Would it still feel as cutthroat and tense, or would it just be an excuse for celebs to boost their fame?
Thankfully, the first season has been a resounding success. Every contestant has committed themselves to the show, whether they’re sneaky Traitors like Alan Carr and Cat Burns or inquisitive Faithfuls like Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed.
Season 2 has yet to be confirmed. However, with The Celebrity Traitors final airing tonight, speculation is already brewing about who could star in the next series.
Davina McCall
- Age: 58
- Why they’re famous: Television presenter
- Traitor or Faithful: Traitor
Davina McCall was once the queen of British reality TV, presiding over the crowds gathered outside the original Big Brother house for years.
She’s a proven, popular household name, so she’d be an easy win for those casting The Celebrity Traitors. To borrow this season’s language, she’d be a strong “big dog” candidate – and possibly a great Traitor.
Romesh Ranganathan
- Age: 47
- Why they’re famous: Comedian
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Romesh Ranganathan has enjoyed a meteoric rise as one of the UK’s most prolific comedians. He’s a mainstay on several panel shows, he hosts The Weakest Link, and he’s on BBC Radio 2 every weekend. Importantly, he’s also hilarious.
So, the question isn’t if he’s the right fit for The Celebrity Traitors (because he is). It’s which role he’d be better in, and given his deadpan humour and intelligence, he could be good at reading people. Those are ideal traits of a Faithful.
Big John (John Fisher)
- Age: 52
- Why they’re famous: Social media personality
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
If you’re not on social media, you may not be aware of John Fisher – or, as he’s better known, Big John. He’s famous for one reason above all else: his love of Chinese food. He’s also appeared on TV a few times; notably, he spoke out against racism on Newsnight.
It’s tempting to fill a Celebrity Traitors wish list with actors and comedians. Big John is a man of the people – a no-nonsense disruptor who’d be an entertaining Faithful.
One last thing… BOSH!
Bob Mortimer
- Age: 66
- Why they’re famous: Comedian
- Traitor or Faithful: Traitor
Nobody makes more sense on this list than Bob Mortimer. He was even included in an alleged leak of the first season’s cast, though it never came to pass.
He’s infallible, whether it’s his story about Chris Rea and the egg in Would I Lie to You, or everything in Last One Laughing (one of the best Amazon Prime shows). He’d be good in either role, but as another “big dog” contender, we’d like to see him as a Traitor.
Plus, executive producer Sarah Fay has already told Metro, “If Bob wanted to do it next year, we would absolutely love it.”
Lily Allen
- Age: 40
- Why they’re famous: Musician
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Lily Allen has been riding a wave of renewed fame, thanks to her ‘West End Girl’ album (and all of its juicy gossip about Stranger Things star David Harbour). She’s appeared in several TV shows, including Sky’s Dreamland in one of the lead roles.
Crucially, she’s been an outspoken, funny celebrity throughout her career. She’s touring next year, which could make The Celebrity Traitors a bit difficult. If she were to join the cast, she’d be best placed as a Faithful (especially one who calls out people at the roundtable).
Andy Murray
- Age: 38
- Why they’re famous: Tennis player
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Andy Murray is one of the most famous sportsmen in the UK. He also appears to be incredibly dour, but it’s the perfect cover for his wry sense of humour, which he’s shown multiple times over the years.
He’s also not a stranger to appearing on TV. For example, he had a cameo in an episode of Outnumbered.
You could argue the reasons he should be a Faithful (he’s a beloved, shrewd Olympian) are why he’d make a great Traitor. You’d be right, but it’d be a serious test of his composure, and he’d be a trustworthy Faithful from the get-go.
Kathy Burke
- Age: 61
- Why they’re famous: Actress and comedian
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Much like Bob Mortimer, there’s almost no argument against having Kathy Burke in The Celebrity Traitors. She’s a quick-witted, formidable comedian who wouldn’t suffer fools gladly around the roundtable.
There’s just one problem: even though she’s a huge fan of the show, she doesn’t want to be in it.
“Go on it? No no no, with a load of celebrities all together? I like to sit back and watch and think, ‘What fools,'” she said at a show in London (via The Mirror).
Hopefully she’ll be convinced, then we can see her hunt down some Traitors.
Derren Brown
- Age: 54
- Why they’re famous: Illusionist and mentalist
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Derren Brown is a master at reading people and getting them to do whatever he wants. Remember, he once made thousands of people across the country think they were stuck to their armchairs.
While it’d be incredible to see him use his powers for evil as a Traitor, he’d be one of the strongest Faithfuls to ever join the show’s ranks. Very few people could deceive him if he asked them, “Are you a Faithful or a Traitor?”
That could be a problem, though. If he’s a Faithful, he’d probably be murdered straight away. If he’s a Traitor, he’d be banished quickly. But wouldn’t it be great if he figured it out straight away?
Ruth Jones
- Age: 59
- Why they’re famous: Actress and comedian
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Ruth Jones has already been rumoured to be in talks for the next series of The Celebrity Traitors. It’s not hard to see why: she’s a treasured, nationwide talent, especially because of Gavin and Stacey.
Everyone likes her, which could make her a strong Traitor. But her likability could make her an asset to the Faithfuls, especially if the Traitors try to befriend her. Either way, plenty of viewers would be excited to see her join the cast.
Alison Hammond
- Age: 50
- Why they’re famous: TV presenter
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Alison Hammond is a stalwart of UK TV, appearing on This Morning, hosting The Great British Bake Off, and popping up on loads of different shows.
Here’s the thing: Alan Carr has proven that you can get far in The Celebrity Traitors if you’re consistent with your personality. Hammond is famously bubbly and struggles to keep a straight face – she could be a Traitor hiding in plain sight.
However, this would be an opportunity for Hammond to show more of an edge, especially in the roundtable interrogations. That’s why she should be a Faithful.
David Mitchell and Victoria Coren Mitchell
- Age: 51, 53
- Why they’re famous: Comedians, actors and TV presenters
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful (David) and Traitor (Victoria)
Yes, we’ve cheated with two people in a single entry. However, David Mitchell and Victoria Coren Mitchell would need to come as a pair.
David’s career speaks for itself (he created Peep Show, one of the best shows of all time). Victoria has proven to be a fiercely wry and charming TV personality, thanks to her work on Only Connect.
If they were to participate in the show, Victoria should be a Traitor. Not only is she better suited for the role, but one of her husband’s main telly jobs is deducing whether or not someone is lying. Pitting them against each other would be a masterstroke.
James Blunt
- Age: 51
- Why they’re famous: Musician
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
Once upon a time, he was that guy who sang ‘You’re Beautiful’ who people were irrationally irritated by.
Now, James Blunt is perhaps the greatest bastion of British self-deprecation, laughing at himself and ripping apart anyone who dares to come for him. He’d energise any roundtable debate in The Celebrity Traitors, and he’d be amusing elsewhere too.
There’s a risk his sarcastic sense of humour could put him in the firing line as a Faithful. Even if he didn’t make it to the end, he’d be fun to watch.
Sharon Osbourne
- Age: 73
- Why they’re famous: TV personality
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
The Celebrity Traitors season 2 needs its own Celia Imrie, and Sharon Osborne could fit the bill.
After all, between The Osbournes and The X Factor, she was once one of the most popular and fearlessly scathing celebrities on TV. She also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother last year, so she’s still open to reality shows.
She may be older now, but we’re betting Osbourne would pick apart anyone she was suspicious of – even if they were completely innocent.
David Tennant
- Age: 54
- Why they’re famous: Actor
- Traitor or Faithful: Faithful
David Tennant would be a definite “big dog” in The Celebrity Traitors season 2. He played the best version of Doctor Who (sorry to the fans who disagree, but it’s true), and he’s a world-famous actor who’s constantly working on new UK TV projects.
There’s not much we need to do to sell him; you probably read his name and thought, “Oh yeah, he’d be great.”
Could they bag him? He’s an in-demand, busy star, but his career is arguably indebted to the BBC. If he appeared in The Celebrity Traitors season 2, it could be even better than the first series.
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The Celebrity Traitors: The Final airs at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Thursday November 6, 2025.
