Every Star That's Been Rumoured For The Celebrity Version Of The Traitors So Far
Claudia Winkleman in front of the iconic Traitors castle.If the wait for the next series of The Traitors feels like it’s going a little too slowly for your liking, it’s worth keeping in mind that we’re actually getting another a helping of the Bafta-winning reality show in 2025.Later this year, the iconic castle will reopen its doors for the UK series’ first ever celebrity edition, which will see a host of famous faces trying their hand at the game that’s had viewers gripped for the past few years.And what’s more – filming is reportedly just days away from starting.When this new version of The Traitors was first rumoured to be in the works last year, it was reported that producers would be aiming high when it came to the casting process, in the hopes of snagging more impressive names than your typical celebrity reality show.While the famous Faithfuls and Traitors are yet to be confirmed, the rumoured names that have already been reported to be in consideration would certainly suggest that this is the case.Here are all the famous faces that have been tipped to be signing up for The Traitors…Kate GarrawayKate Garraway has reportedly been booked for the new series of The Traitors, which will feature a cast of celebritiesIn March, The Sun reported that Kate Garraway had officially signed her contract and would be competing on the inaugural series of Celebrity Traitors.While the BBC was reportedly trying to steer clear of stars who already have reality TV experience, they’ve seemingly made an exception for the Good Morning Britain anchor, who has previously appeared on both Strictly Come Dancing and I’m A Celebrity.Stephen FryStephen Fry has remained tight-lipped on rumours about him appearing on The TraitorsThe Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has long named Stephen Fry as one of her top picks to appear on a celebrity version of the reality show – and it looks like she might have got her wish.Just weeks after the new version of The Traitors was confirmed to be going ahead, The Sun reported that Stephen had already informally “agreed” to take part in the show.While Stephen himself has kept schtum about the rumours, he quipped to Lorraine Kelly: “I regard [The Traitors] not as [reality TV], but a game, and I do like games. So should I be asked, who knows?”He later told This Morning: “I think of myself as a faithful person, but if one says they’re honest, one is dishonest. We all tell white lies...”Bob MortimerBob Mortimer has been upfront about his hopes to sign up for The TraitorsBritish comedy legend Bob Mortimer has made no secret of the fact that he’s a fan of The Traitors, even going as far as saying in September 2024 that it would be “the only show of its kind on TV that I would agree to get involved with”.“Definitely count me in, I’d love to do it,” he told The Mirror.The tabloid also cited a supposed “insider” who claimed that Bob would be “comedy cold” on the show, and would be “getting a call, for sure” after expressing interest.Charlotte ChurchCharlotte Church is a more recent addition to the rumoured Traitors castThe Mirror reported in early April that Charlotte Church was one of six celebrities “nailed on” to appear on The Traitors.Charlotte rose to fame as a child performer thanks to her operatic skills, making the move to pop as she got older with hits like Crazy Chick and Call My Name.More recently, the Brit Award nominee moved into a very different foray, when she launched her own wellness retreat in the Welsh valleys.Paloma FaithPaloma Faith on stage at Glastonbury last yearThe Mirror claimed in October that Brit Award-winning singer Paloma Faith had joined the line-up for the star-studded reality show.Quoting an undisclosed “source”, the newspaper reported that the Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer would be game to be either a Faithful or a Traitor during her time in the castle, and “should be able to spot people bluffing a mile off”.Alan CarrAlan Carr is a friend of Paloma Faith's – and both stars have been rumoured for the celebrity version of The TraitorsAlan Carr is definitely no stranger to reality telly, judging on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream and The Masked Singer, as well as presenting Interior Design Masters, but Celebrity Traitors will reportedly mark his first time as a contestant.The Sun published a story in November claiming the beloved stand-up comic had entered “final talks” to join the line-up of The Traitors.More recently, The Mirror named Alan as one of the aforementioned six celebrities who were apparently all in for the series.Nick MohammedComedian and actor Nick Mohammed is perhaps best known for his work in the award-winning series Ted LassoThe Sun reported in April that Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed had agreed to sign up for the celebrity edition of The Traitors mere days before filming was due to get underway. According to the tabloid, Nick is “in it to win it”, and will be channelling his character from the hit Apple TV+ comedy to help him get into the spirit of the game.Joe WilkinsonJoe Wilkinson pictured during an interview on Lorraine last yearJust two days after Nick was reported to be taking part, The Sun also claimed that podcaster and comic Joe Wilkinson had also signed up.In the tabloid’s report, they pointed out that Traitors fave (and fellow comedian) Paul Gorton is a regular on Joe’s podcast Chatabix.Joe MarlerJoe Marler is best known for playing rugby for EnglandAnd speaking of famous Joes, there’s another one who’s reportedly also said yes to the BBC reality competition.Back in March, it was reported by The Sun that retired rugby pro Joe Marler had signed his contract and would be appearing on The Traitors, quoting a “source” who claimed he was “ready for a fresh challenge” and was already a “huge fan” of the original format. Courteney CoxCourteney Cox has been tipped to make her first foray into reality TV on The TraitorsFriends legend Courteney Cox has made no secret of her love for The Traitors, even joining her pal Claudia Winkleman in a viral video begging to take part in the show.According to The Sun, this could be the year that the Emmy nominee’s hopes come true, claiming in February 2024 that Courteney was being “lined up” as an early signing for the show.Clare BaldingClare Balding in the Loose Women studio last yearThe Sun reported in October 2024 that Clare Balding had agreed to take part in the celebrity edition of The Traitors, having previously turned down “several” reality TV offers in past years.According to the tabloid’s “sources”, the BBC Sport presenter was swayed by the “guile and cunning” required to succeed in The Traitors.She previously appeared on a celebrity version of The Apprentice for charity, and has contributed to Celebrity Gogglebox alongside her wife Alice Arnold.Jonathan RossJonathan Ross has been rumoured to be making a return to the BBCJonathan Ross was one of the first big names linked with an appearance on The Traitors over the summer, when The Sun claimed he’d begun “talks” about the show.He was also one of The Mirror’s six alleged “nailed on” celebrities in April (the full list included Alan Carr, Joe Marler, Kate Garraway, Bob Mortimer and Charlotte Church, if the outlet’s “insider” is to be believed).Should the rumours about Jonathan on The Traitors turn out to be true, this will mark the chat show host’s first major BBC appearance since parting ways with the broadcaster amid the Sachs-gate scandal 15 years ago.Richard OsmanThe tables could be about to turn on Richard OsmanAfter lifting the lid on your favourite TV shows on his podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, The Mirror has claimed that Richard Osman is about to step into one himself.The former Pointless star and author of the Thursday Murder Club series was named by the tabloid as a “frontrunner” for the show, who producers have close to the top of their wishlists when it comes to casting.Jennifer SaundersJennifer Saunders previously sent up The Traitors in a Comic Relief sketchIn The Sun’s initial report about Alan Carr, Jennifer Saunders was named as a potential cast member, with producers apparently hoping that the addition of comedians could balance some of their more “sensible” signings.Jennifer does actually already have a connection to The Traitors, after reuniting with her comedy partner Dawn French for a Comic Relief sketch based on the reality show back in 2022.Tom DaleyTom Daley at Paris Fashion Week in September 2024Fans have been speculating about what Tom Daley would have next on his agenda now he’s officially retired from diving – and it seems we have an answer.To kickstart the next phase of his media career, the gold medallist was reported by The Sun to be in “final talks” about appearing on The Traitors back in October.Robert PestonRobert Peston in October 2024Another somewhat unlikely pick for a celeb reality show, ITV’s political editor Robert Peston is also on the BBC show’s hitlist.The Sun claimed in October that Peston’s booking was an indicator that the cast of Celebrity Traitors “won’t be reality stars and the usual faces”.Charlie and Daisy May Cooper Daisy May and Charlie Cooper pictured at a preview of their show This Country in January 2020Over the past three seasons, The Traitors has been known for signing up pairings – both public and secret.When putting together the cast of the celebrity edition, bosses were reportedly hoping to continue the pattern, by approaching duos in various forms.At one point, it was being widely reported that comedian Daisy May Cooper and her brother Charlie – with whom she co-wrote and stars in This Country – had said yes to the show, which would have given them something of an edge over their competitors.Unfortunately, The Sun later claimed that the duo had pulled out weeks before filming was set to begin, due to scheduling issues.Danny DyerDanny Dyer at the Pride Of Britain Awards in 2021This is one rumour we desperately need to be true.Fresh from his scene-stealing appearance in the Disney+ drama Rivals, former EastEnders star Danny Dyer is apparently another name on the Celebrity Traitors team’s hitlist.Danny has turned down plenty of reality shows in the past, with The Sun claiming that bosses are “doing everything they can to get the deal over the line”.Tess Daly and Vernon Kay Tess Daly and Vernon Kay at Paris Fashion Week in 2021Back in September, The Sun named husband-and-wife duo Vernon Kay and Tess Daly as another potential pairing for the celebrity version of The Traitors – particularly noteworthy as Tess has worked with Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing for the past decade.Although Vernon ruled out the rumours during his Radio 2 show in November, fellow presenter Gabby Logan pointed out that’s exactly what he would say if he were a Traitor.“Well, who knows?” he responded. Cryptic…Judy and Andy Murray Andy Murray and his mum Judy pictured in 2017In September 2024, The Sun published a list of potential duos that could be in the pipeline, including tennis pro Andy Murray and his coach mum, Judy.However, when the same outlet claimed that Daisy May Cooper would be part of the cast, they also reported that the Wimbledon chap and his mum had turned down the show, as it apparently “wasn’t for them”.Harry and Jamie RedknappHarry and Jamie Redknapp during a joint interview on This Morning in November 2024As well as Daisy May and Charlie Cooper, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay and the aforementioned Murrays, The Sun listed Jamie Redknapp and his dad Harry as potential candidates for Celebrity Traitors.Harry is no stranger to reality TV, after winning I’m A Celebrity back in 2018.Rebekah Vardy Rebekah Vardy leaving court in 2022When The Traitors’ celebrity spin-off was first reported to be moving ahead this time a year ago, The Sun listed a number of stars that were “likely to be a target”.Among them were both Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, pointing to the “Wagatha Christie” saga as an indicator they could be on producers’ hitlists.Gary LinekerGary Lineker pictured in 2023The Sun’s report also named Gary Lineker as a potential sleuth on the celebrity version of The Traitors.Since then, Gary announced he would be stepping down as host of Match Of The Day in the near future, meaning he could have a lot of time on his hands coming up...Adam WoodyattAdam Woodyatt on Good Morning Britain in April 2023Claudia Winkleman has long listed EastEnders OG Adam Woodyatt as one of her dream Traitors cast members – and the man himself is definitely up for it.After getting swept up in bingeing last year’s series, the soap star wrote on Instagram: “If they ever do a celeb version of Traitors I would walk to Scotland to be part of it!!”Liz TrussThe Traitors' executive producer has made no secret of his hopes Liz Truss would sign up for the celebrity seriesBefore the celebrity version was even officially announced, former PM Liz Truss was named as a potential contestant by exec producer Stephen Lambert.“She’d be great,” he told Deadline. “It’s very important on that show to be able to tell the truth, and also to not tell the truth. And you know, she would be challenged, possibly.”Ricky Gervais Ricky Gervais at a screening of his award-winning Netflix show After LifeRicky Gervais was one of the earliest names linked with a possible appearance on Celebrity Traitors, but he quickly shot down the suggestion.“I love the show and I’m very flattered, but it won’t happen,” he insisted. “I’m too busy and there’s no way they could afford me.”Karren BradyKarren Brady has revealed she's already been approached to take part in The TraitorsThe Apprentice staple Karren Brady told Metro in January that she’d already been contacted with an offer to appear on Celebrity Traitors, but didn’t entertain the idea for long.“I was asked and the answer was no,” she claimed. “One, I’ve never seen it. Two, I don’t have the time.”She explained: “I have a full-time job and The Apprentice is filmed just in my sweet spot in the summer when the football season is over, so I can just about fit in. But that’s it.”Now into its third season, The Traitors UK will get its first celebrity edition later this yearFor now, it’s worth keeping in mind that these names are all only rumours, with a BBC spokesperson previously saying: “The Traitors is a game that includes lies and deception, thus it would be foolhardy for any Faithful to speculate before the game has begun.”The BBC’s head of unscripted programming Kate Phillips said in August that the team had already begun speaking to “presenters, actors and experts”.She added: “They all think they can play the game. That’s the joy of the format.“I’m really looking forward to celebrities making huge mistakes and falling on their swords. I think it will be great fun.”READ MORE:The Traitors Winner Leanne Quigley Makes Surprising Admission About Her £47K Prize MoneyAlexander From The Traitors' Reaction To Everyone's Thirst Posts Is Just So HimLiam Gallagher's 4-Word Response After Being Asked To Appear On Celebrity Traitors
