Traitors star Maya Jama says the BBC have 'done her dirty' as she and Rob Beckett poke fun at their new headshots for show
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Viewers are expecting to see plenty of Machiavellian manoeuvrings when the new series of Celebrity Traitors airs.
But even before its launch, the cast have exposed a non-Faithful in their midst – the BBC show’s photo-editing department.
Maya Jama and Rob Beckett, two of the 21 stars of the upcoming series hosted by Claudia Winkleman, were jokingly outraged after the broadcaster released their official show portraits.
Posting it on Instagram, he said: 'I think there's a traitor in the photoshop department.... what the f**k has happened to my face.'
The post prompted his co-star Maya, 32, who is perhaps more used to featuring in glamorous Love Island photos, to reply with a string of laughing face emojis as she told him: 'They did us all dirty.'
Beckett's wife, writer Lou Beckett, saw the funny side, telling him: 'Our wedding photos are about to get a glow up. I’m using AI to replace you in every photo in the house with this one.'
Maya Jama and the cast of the Celebrity Traitors have already discovered a non-faithful in their midst - the BBC show's Photoshop department
Ms Jama and Rob Beckett, who star in the forthcoming series, were left outraged after the BBC released their official headshots for the show this week
Beckett's close pal and fellow comedian Lloyd Griffith commented: 'You look like you’ve found God.'
The latest series of Celebrity Traitors will begin on October 1, the BBC revealed last week.
Joining Beckett, Ms Jama and host Claudia Winkleman in the Scottish Highlands for the second series are Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha'la, Professor Hannah Fry, Richard E Grant, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney complete the line up.
A trailer released last week showed the stars meeting each other for the first time at Ardross Castle, where the show is filmed, as Ms Winkleman declared: 'The game is on!'
The clip hinted at the difficult tasks the group had to endure, including an exploding pirate ship, as the stars try to build up a £100,000 cash prize for a chosen charity.
It showed the players arriving at the castle before heading to a church to take their seats for the first task.
Ms Jama quipped to her fellow players: 'If this is the last time we are all friends, then good luck!'
Comedian Beckett took umbrage at his portrait, which features him with a bemused smile on his face, prompting Ms Jama to comment about her photo
His wife, writer Lou Beckett saw the funny side, telling him: 'Our wedding photos are about to get a glow up. I’m using AI to replace you in every photo in the house with this one'
The new series of Celebrity Traitors will begin on October 1, the BBC revealed last week
The teaser then cut to the first tense Round Table as Ms Winkleman told them: 'I have chosen my Traitors. The game is on!'
She added: 'There are now killers among you. People are out there to deceive. Fame won't save them.'
The series will begin with an extra-long episode and a new bonus special, Traitor Or Faithful? Claudia Decides, which will be available on October 1 from 9.15pm on BBC iPlayer. Viewers will find out how Claudia chooses her Traitors in the one-off show.
The regular episodes will be screened on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.
The Celebrity Traitors line-up 2026
Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall, 70, rose to fame in the Seventies and became one of the era's most recognisable fashion icons
Richard E Grant
Richard E Grant, 69, is celebrated for his roles in everything from the cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody's Talking About Jamie
James Blunt
James Blunt, 52, shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single You're Beautiful
Ross Kemp
Ross Kemp, 62, who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to want to challenge himself
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen, 57, is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen
Rob Beckett
Best friend of fellow Traitors star Ranganathan, comedian Rob Beckett, 40, is known for his high energy and booming laugh
Sharon Rooney
Sharon Rooney, 37, is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary
Joanne McNally
Joanne McNally, 43, is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos and modern life
Amol Rajan
Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan, 43, has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television
King Kenny
King Kenny, 29, is a content creator known for his prank videos and street-style social experiments
Sebastian Croft
Sebastian Croft, 24, is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper
Maya Jama
Maya Jama, 32, is quickly becoming one of the UK's most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island
Miranda Hart
Miranda Hart, 53, broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda, which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend
Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan, 48, has been taking British TV by storm in recent years is known for his deadpan delivery
James Acaster
Comedian James Acaster, 41, is good friends with Ed Gamble, who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey, 22, rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game Of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 34, is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, which found fame on The X Factor in 2011
Joe Lycett
From TV stunts to clever public pranks, Joe Lycett, 38, has built a reputation as one of Britain's most inventive comics
Hannah Fry
Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry, 42, is known for turning complex data into engaging content for viewers
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Julie Hesmondhalgh, 56, is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street – the first transgender character in a British soap opera
Myha'la
Myha'la, 30, is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry
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