The Celebrity Traitors season 2 line-up has officially been unveiled, with a new cohort of famous faces headed to the iconic Traitors castle for a twisted game of betrayal, back-stabbing and deceit.
One famous face appearing on the spin-off series is comedian Romesh Ranganathan, who recently opened up about his experience on the series, describing it as “so immersive”.
Speaking on The One Show about being part of the cast, he said: “Even as I begin to speak now I feel incredibly nervous because I can’t give anything away, but what I can say is, I thought that it was faker than it is.”
He added: “What I mean is, I thought you rock up, just have a go, and then you go home. It is so immersive – I couldn’t believe it. You are in the game the whole time you’re in the game and that took me by surprise. It becomes all-encompassing, it’s a pretty amazing experience.”
So, who else is part of the Celebrity Traitors season 2 line-up? Scroll on to find out the confirmed cast.
The Celebrity Traitors season 2 rumoured cast
- Amol Rajan
- Bella Ramsey
- James Acaster
- James Blunt
- Jerry Hall
- Joanne McNally
- Joe Lycett
- Julie Hesmondhalgh
- King Kenny
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock
- Maya Jama
- Michael Sheen
- Miranda Hart
- Myha’la
- Professor Hannah Fry
- Richard E Grant
- Rob Beckett
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Ross Kemp
- Sebastian Croft
- Sharon Rooney
Read on to find out more about the confirmed cast of Celebrity Traitors season 2.
Amol Rajan
Age: 42
Job: Broadcaster
Instagram: @amolrajan
Amol Rajan is a journalist and broadcaster, and is the former media editor of BBC News. From 2021 to 2026 he presented the Today programme on BBC Radio 4.
He is the current host of University Challenge on BBC Two, a role he has held since 2023.
Bella Ramsey
Age: 22
Job: Actor
Bella Ramsey is an actor best known for their role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and Ellie in The Last of Us.
They have also appeared in the series His Dark Materials, Becoming Elizabeth, Hilda, The Worst Witch and Time. In addition, they have featured in films such as Catherine Called Birdy and Judy.
James Acaster
Age: 41
Job: Comedian
James Acaster is a comedian whose stand-up specials include Repertoire and Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999.
He, along with Ed Gamble, are the co-hosts of Off Menu, a food and comedy podcast. He is also the co-presenter of comedy panel show Hypothetical.
James Blunt
Age: 52
Job: Singer
Instagram: @jamesblunt
James Blunt is a singer-songwriter best known for songs like You’re Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover.
He rose to fame in 2004 after leaving the British Army, achieving worldwide fame with his album Back to Bedlam. It sold over 12 million copies worldwide and topped the UK albums chart.
Jerry Hall
Age: 69
Job: Model
Instagram: @jerryfayehall
Jerry Hall is a model who, in the 1970s, became one of the most sought after models in the world.
By 1977, Hall had been on 40 magazine covers, including Italian Vogue and Cosmopolitan.
Joanne McNally
Age: 43
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @joannemcnally
Joanne McNally is a comedian who began her career as a stage actress, before she moved on to stand-up and comedy before co-hosting satirical Irish comedy series Republic of Telly from 2015 to 2016.
In 2016, she and fellow comedian PJ Gallagher toured Ireland with their show Separated at Birth, about what it was like growing up adopted and the search for their respective birth parents.
She began gigging in the UK the following year, and has gone on to have sold-out runs at London’s Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Joe Lycett
Age: 37
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @joelycett
Joe Lycett is a comedian and TV presenter who first kick-started his career by performing stand-up comedy in 2009.
Since then he has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and more. He has more recently hosted Late Night Lycett, which airs on Channel 4.
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Age: 56
Job: Actress
Instagram: @jhesmondhalgh
Julie Hesmondhalgh is best known for playing Hayley Cropper on Coronation Street from 1998 to 2014. She has also starred in BBC drama The Pact and ITV series Broadchurch and Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
In 2026, she won the Olivier for best actress in a supporting role for her performance as Joan Scourfield in Punch.
King Kenny
Age: 29
Job: YouTuber
Instagram: @kingkennytv
As well as Chunkz, King Kenny is a member of the Beta Squad on YouTube. He has also stepped into the ring as an influencer boxer, combining his online content with high-profile fight appearances.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Age: 34
Job: Singer
Instagram: @leighannepinnock
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is a singer who rose to prominence as a member of girlband Little Mix, who went on to win The X Factor.
She was part of the group from its inception in 2011 until they confirmed they would be going on a hiatus in 2022.
In 2023, Pinnock began her solo career, releasing the singles Don’t Say Love and My Love, both of which reached the top 30 of the UK Singles Chart.
Maya Jama
Age: 31
Job: TV presenter
Instagram: @mayajama
Maya Jama is a TV presenter, radio presenter and DJ. Originally from Bristol, Maya moved to London in 2012 to pursue a career in media first as an actress, before moving into TV presenting and modelling.
Some of her notable gigs include being the host of Love Island, MTV’s True Love or True Lies and Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.
Michael Sheen
Age: 57
Job: Actor
Michael Sheen is an actor perhaps best known for his uncanny talent at playing real-life people, whether in ITV’s Quiz (as Chris Tarrant), Frost/Nixon (as David Frost), The Queen (as Tony Blair) or The Damned United (as Brian Clough).
His other credits include Good Omens, Midnight in Paris, The Good Fight, Masters of Sex, The Sandman, Last Train to Christmas and Best Interests.
Miranda Hart
Age: 53
Job: Actress
Instagram: @realmirandahart
Miranda Hart is an actor and comedian best known for her semi-autobiographical sitcom Miranda, which earned her three Royal Television Society awards, four British Comedy Awards and four BAFTA nominations.
Her other credits include Not Going Out, Call the Midwife and 2015 film Spy.
Myha’la
Age: 30
Job: Actress
Instagram: @mmyhala
Myha’la is an actress perhaps best known for her role as Harpet Stern in Industry.
Her other roles include the Loch Henry episode of Black Mirror, Netflix thriller Leave the World Behind, comedy-horror Bodies Bodies Bodies and Swiped.
Hannah Fry
Age: 42
Job: Academic
Instagram: @frysquared
Professor Hannah Fry is an academic and TV presenter and is currently the Professor of the Mathematics of Cities at the UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis.
In 2025, Fry became the University of Cambridge’s first Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics.
Richard E Grant
Age: 69
Job: Actor
Instagram: @richard.e.grant
Richard E Grant is an actor who rose to prominence in the comedy Withnail and I, and has starred in franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars and Doctor Who.
He received critical acclaim for his role as Jack Hock in Can You Ever Forgive Me? in which he earned Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for best supporting actor.
Rob Beckett
Age: 40
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @robbbeckettcomic
Rob Beckett is a comedian and TV presenter, who first rose to fame after co-hosting I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! from 2012 to 2014.
Since then, Rob has appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Rob & Romesh Vs…, Rob Beckett’s Smart TV, Taskmaster, Last One Laughing UK and others.
Romesh Ranganathan
Age: 48
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @romeshranga
Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and actor, known for his self-deprecating comedy style. Over the years, Romesh has fronted various series including Asian Provocateur and Just Another Immigrant.
He has been hosting The Weakest Link since 2021 after taking over from Anne Robinson, and presents Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening alongside his mother.
Ross Kemp
Age: 61
Job: Actor
Instagram: @rosskemptv
Ross Kemp is an actor best known for his portrayal of Grant Mitchell in EastEnders.
He has also presented a wealth of documentaries, including the BAFTA Award-winning Ross Kemp on Gangs, and hosts the BBC quiz show Bridge of Lies.
Sebastian Croft
Age: 24
Job: Actor
Instagram: @sebastiancroft
Sebastian Croft is an actor who made his television debut as young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
His other credits include Heartstopper, Love, Death & Robots and How to Date Billy Walsh.
Sharon Rooney
Age: 37
Job: Actress
Instagram: @sharon_rooney
Sharon Rooney is an actress who rose to prominence for her role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary.
Her subsequent roles include Sophie in Two Doors Down, Becky in The Capture and more recently, Rachel in The Revenge Club.
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