The Celebrity Traitors season 2 release date: When does it start?

Claudia Winkleman is returning to the Scottish Highlands for a second run of The Celebrity Traitors - and it's coming back very soon!

The BBC recently confirmed that the new series begins next month with an extra-long opening episode as 21 celebrities prepare to play the ultimate game of detection, trust and betrayal.

There will also be an exclusive bonus episode this year in which viewers will find out how Claudia chooses her Traitors in Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides.

But when does all the action kick off? Read on for everything you need to know about The Celebrity Traitors season 2.

The Celebrity Traitors season 2 begins on Thursday 1 October at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

The series will air two nights a week on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.

Who will star in Celebrity Traitors season 2?

The BBC has confirmed all 21 celebrities heading to the Scottish Highlands to compete for a charity prize pot.

The full line-up is as follows:

• Amol Rajan
• Bella Ramsey
• Hannah Fry
• 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
• Richard E. Grant
• Rob Beckett
• Romesh Ranganathan
• Ross Kemp
• Sebastian Croft
• Sharon Rooney

Is there a trailer for The Celebrity Traitors season 2?

Yes! The season 2 trailer was recently unveiled, showing the celebrities meeting each other for the first time before they embark on a mission.

You can watch the trailer below.

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The Celebrity Traitors season 2 begins on Thursday 1 October at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Season 1 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.