August 22nd 2024.
According to recent reports, it has been confirmed that Claudia Winkleman's popular murder mystery show will be making a comeback in 2025, this time with a celebrity version. The BBC officially announced that the highly-anticipated celebrity edition of "The Traitors" is in the works and will consist of nine episodes. Fans of the show, like myself, are beyond excited for this new spin-off.
"The Traitors," which first aired on the BBC in 2022, immediately captured the attention of the nation and has continued to do so for two seasons. Who could forget the intense gameplay and nail-biting finale that left us all on the edge of our seats? In the first season, the faithful trio of Meryl Williams, Aaron Evans, and Hannah Byczkowski took home the grand prize of £101,050, while in the second season, Traitor Harry Clark proved to be unbeatable and walked away with £95,150. Along with the show's success, some of the contestants, such as Maddy Smedley and Diane Carson, have become household names.
Now, the show's producers have announced that they will be bringing in celebrities to take on the ultimate test of deceit. The hope is to film the celebrity version next year and air it in 2025. Kalpna Patel-Knight, the Head of Entertainment at the BBC, shared her excitement, stating, "The Traitors has truly become a highlight of the year, and the addition of a celebrity version will take the series to a whole new level. It will be fascinating for our audiences to see which celebrities will outwit, outplay, and outlast each other. Let the mind games begin!"
Executive Producer for "The Traitors," Mike Cotton of Studio Lambert, also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "We are thrilled to be inviting some celebrities into our castle to come and play the game. Seeing famous faces navigate the round table or don the infamous green cloaks will be unmissable TV. And for our fans, the confirmation of a fourth series is an added bonus. There's plenty more treachery and deception to come from the Highlands... Claudia better pack some extra knitwear!"
Adding to the excitement, rumors are circulating about which celebrities will be participating in the show. It is believed that Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu will be joining American reality stars Brandi Glanville and Kate Chastain for the US version of "The Traitors." As for the UK's celebrity version, there have been talks of some major Hollywood names, such as Courteney Cox, being considered. The Scream actress has expressed her love for the show and even begged host Claudia Winkleman for a spot during the application process for season two.
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is also rumored to be in high demand for the show. Producer Stephen Lambert stated that he believes Truss would be great for the show, as it requires contestants to be able to tell the truth and lie convincingly. However, a spokesperson for Truss clarified that she will be focusing on her constituents and not participating in the show.
Other potential celebrity contestants include Rylan Clark, who has been a fan of the show since its first season, and comedian Kathy Burke, who has shown her support for the show on social media. Newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy has also hinted at his interest in joining the show, wearing a "Traitors cloak" to keep his identity hidden during his time on Strictly Come Dancing.
It's safe to say that "The Traitors" has captured the attention and admiration of many, including celebrities. We can't wait to see which famous faces will be put to the test in the upcoming celebrity version of the show. Until then, we'll continue to be on the edge of our seats as we watch the current season unfold.
Claudia Winkleman's popular murder mystery show will be making a comeback in 2025, but this time with a celebrity twist. The BBC has officially announced that they are working on a celebrity version of The Traitors, following its success with viewers in 2022. Fans of the show are eagerly awaiting its return, and the news of a new spin-off has only added to the excitement.
The highly anticipated nine-part series will put celebrities to the ultimate test of deceit and cunning, as they compete for a chance to win a grand prize. The original series, which aired in 2022, quickly became a nationwide sensation, and its two seasons have left viewers hooked and wanting more. In season one, faithfuls Meryl Williams, Aaron Evans, and Hannah Byczkowski took home the impressive £101,050 prize, while Traitor Harry Clark proved to be unbeatable in season two and walked away with £95,150.
The success of the show has also launched some of its contestants, such as Maddy Smedley and Diane Carson, into stardom. And now, with the celebrity version in the works, fans are eagerly speculating on which famous faces will be competing in the game of treachery and deception. The hope is that the celebrity version will be filmed next year and air in 2025.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, expressed her excitement for the upcoming series, stating that The Traitors has become a highly anticipated highlight of the year. She also hinted at the new level the show will reach with the addition of the celebrity version. Mike Cotton, Creative Director Unscripted at Studio Lambert and Executive Producer for The Traitors, added to the excitement, stating that inviting celebrities to the castle to play the game will make for unmissable TV.
Meanwhile, there are already rumors circulating about which celebrities could be taking part in the show. Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu recently joined the US version, alongside reality stars Brandi Glanville and Kate Chastain. And now, fans are speculating about which famous faces could be filmed at Ardross Castle this year, including a Hollywood legend.
One of the top contenders for the celebrity version is Scream actress Courteney Cox, who has previously expressed her love for the show and even begged host Claudia for a spot in the reality program. Another potential celebrity is former Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was reportedly in high demand by The Traitors bosses. However, a spokesperson for Truss has denied these rumors, stating that the former Prime Minister will be focusing on her constituents.
Other names in the mix include TV presenter Rylan Clark, who has been confirmed by producers to be part of their dream lineup, and comedian Kathy Burke, who has shown her support for the show on social media. Strictly star Krishnan Guru-Murthy has also hinted at possibly joining the show, as he already has a Traitors cloak from his time on the dance competition.
Fans of The Traitors are eagerly awaiting the return of the popular murder mystery show, and the addition of a celebrity version has only added to the excitement. With an all-star lineup and new levels of treachery and deception, viewers are in for a thrilling ride when the show airs in 2025.
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