September 3rd 2024.
According to reports, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are at the top of the wishlist for the highly-anticipated celebrity edition of Traitors. It seems that Claudia Winkleman, Tess' longtime friend and co-presenter on Strictly Come Dancing, may have played a role in her potential involvement in the show. BBC bosses are said to have their sights set on the couple for a major plot twist in the backstabbing game show. Apparently, they are looking for a celebrity duo to match the success of previous contestants, such as mother-and-son duo Diane and Ross.
A source revealed to The Sun, "Bosses know that the intrigue of having a celebrity couple will make for great TV, as they have seen how it stirs things up in previous seasons. Tess would be a compelling addition to the show, especially since she and Claudia are good friends from hosting Strictly Come Dancing together."
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When asked about Tess and Vernon's potential involvement in Traitors, a spokesperson for The Agency declined to comment. Tess' representative has also been contacted for a statement. It's clear that the possibility of seeing this couple on the show has sparked excitement among fans, as they have been described as "great TV" and experts at "stirring up intrigue."
Aside from Tess and Vernon, other celebrity duos being considered for the show include father-and-son duo Harry and Jamie Redknapp, as well as mother-and-son pair Judy and Andy Murray. The insider also shared, "Although these famous pairs won't have any secrets about their relationship, it will still create a lot of suspicion and paranoia, testing their allegiances. Will family ties prevent them from betraying their loved ones? Will it change the dynamic between the Traitors when it's time to 'murder' their partners? These are all questions that will add to the drama of the show."
BBC bosses are also reportedly eyeing British stars such as Andy and Judy Murray, as well as Harry and Jamie Redknapp, for the celebrity edition of Traitors. This comes after reports that comedy legend Stephen Fry has already signed on for the show. The Blackadder actor is said to be a huge fan of the show and has told bosses, "Name a time and date, and I'll be there."
In addition to Stephen Fry, Friends star Courteney Cox has also been rumored to join the show, after begging her friend Claudia for a spot during the application process for season two. However, Claudia had to turn her down, saying, "I've said this to you before, it's a no. You cannot apply if you're a celebrity or as famous as this one. Now, off you go."
The celebrity version of Traitors has already aired in the US and featured British stars such as Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu and former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. The show first aired in the UK in 2022 and has since gained a devoted fan base. To date, there have been two seasons in the UK, with the winners of season one being the "Faithfuls" - Meryl Williams, Aaron Evans, and Hannah Byczkowski, who took home a prize of £101,050. In season two, Traitor Harry Clark proved to be unbeatable and walked away with a prize of £95,150.
The show has received numerous awards, including the Bafta TV Award for Best Reality and Constructed Factual in 2023, and a National Television Award for Best Reality Competition, also in 2023. Fans can look forward to the highly-anticipated celebrity version of Traitors, which will be airing on BBC One and iPlayer. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team via email, by calling 020 3615 2145, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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