The Traitors

What Is The Traitors?

The Traitors UK is a reality TV competition on BBC One that involves 22 players, some of which are playing as traitors, the others as faithfuls. It is the traitor’s job to ‘murder’ their fellow faithfuls as they aim to keep their identity hidden. Those playing as faithful must work together to get out who they believe to be a traitor. If they succeed the grand prize will be theirs, however, if any traitors remain at the end of the game the money will be theirs.

It takes place in the grounds of a historic Scottish castle giving the show a dramatic, intense and creepy vibe. It is hosted by Claudia Winkleman who truly brings The Traitors to life with her signature outfits, dramatic narration and just how obsessed she is with the show!

As the contestants battle it out at the round table with traitors in plain sight, this show is sure to grip you from the outset. With challenging missions, shields up for grabs, accusations, theories, ‘murders’ and a whole lot of deception – it is a show you do not want to miss. You can join in on the experience throughout by playing our Bingo game each week! With the ability to customise the card yourself or with our weekly updates, it’s a sure way to immerse yourself into the world of The Traitors.

When and Where to Watch

The BBC has officially renewed The Traitors for another civilian series, with the start date TBC.  Celebrity Traitors 2 has already been filmed with the contestants listed below and will run from October 1st 2026.

A new series of the companion show, Traitors Uncloaked, is also confirmed to return on BBC Two, with Ed Gamble continuing to host.

To add an extra layer of fun to your viewing, try playing our Traitors Bingo Card each week – perfect for spotting classic betrayals, dramatic reveals, and Claudia’s iconic one‑liners.

Celebrity Traitors 2026

• Amoi Rajan (42) – Journalist and Broadcaster – murdered episode 2
• Bella Ramsey (22) – Actor in Game of Thrones, The Last of Us – murdered episode 4
• Professor Hannah Fry (42) – Mathematician, Author and Broadcaster (TRAITOR recruited episode 3) – banished episode 5
• James Acaster (41) – Comedian, Actor, Podcaster (TRAITOR recruited episode 2)
• James Blunt (52) – Singer-songwriter and Twitter legend
• Jerry Hall (69) – Model and Actress, spouse of Rupert Murdooch, ex of Mick Jagger
• Joanne McNally (43) – Comedian & Podcaster
• Joe Lycett (37) – Comedian & TV Presenter – banished episode 6
• Julie Hesmondhalgh (56) – Coronation Street star – banished episode 4
• King Kenny (29) – Professional Boxer & YouTuber (TRAITOR recruited episode 5)
• Maya Jama (31) -TV Presenter & Love Island Host (TRAITOR from the start)
• Michael Sheen (57) – Actor in Good Omens
• Myha’la(30) – Actor in Industry – banished episode 3
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock (34), Singer, formerly in Little Mix
• Miranda Hart (53) – Comedy Actor, best known for Miranda
• Richard E. Grant (69) – Actor in Withnail and I (TRAITOR) – banished episode 3
• Rob Beckett (40) – Comedian, TV Personality, Podcaster – murdered episode 5
• Romesh Ranganathan (48) – Comedian, TV Personality, Podcaster
• Ross Kemp (61) – Actor & TV personality, best known for Eastenders
• Sebastian Croft (24)- Actor, best known for Heartstopper & How To Date Billy Walsh
• Sharon Rooney (37) – Actress, best known for My Mad Fat Diary, Barbie, & Dumbo

The 2026 regular season summary

The new series of The Traitors exploded into action on New Year’s Day as 22 contestants entered Ardross Castle – and the betrayals began immediately. Within days, four players had already fallen: Netty became the season’s first murder victim; Judy was banished in a twist that devastated her secretly‑playing daughter Roxy; ex‑forces veteran Ben was murdered in a shocking early strike; and Hugo, whose dramatic reaction to Ben’s death raised suspicions, became the first Traitor banished by the Faithful.

Chaos defined the early game. With Hugo gone, Traitors Stephen and Rachel pushed forward, pulling off a high‑risk mission in episode three by marking nine potential victims on the castle’s family‑tree mural in full view of the Faithful. Their success unlocked a clandestine reward: a meeting with the mysterious Secret Traitor, whose identity had been hidden from both players and viewers.

The reveal changed everything. The Secret Traitor was Fiona, a Swansea local‑government officer who had been quietly shaping murder shortlists from the shadows. Her arrival in the conclave immediately shifted the balance of power – and sowed the seeds of internal conflict.

That tension soon erupted. A fierce confrontation between Fiona and Rachel triggered the season’s first Traitor‑vs‑Traitor showdown. The fallout was brutal: Reece was murdered, and Fiona herself was banished at the roundtable after a heated clash that exposed her double‑game. Her unmasking sent shockwaves through the castle and left the remaining Traitors scrambling to regain control.

From there, the game only grew more volatile. Faithful alliances fractured, suspicions ricocheted from player to player, and several banishments – including James via the infamous empty‑chest twist – reshaped the mid‑game. Meanwhile, Stephen and Rachel tightened their grip, eliminating threats while keeping the Faithful divided.

By the finale, the Traitors’ strategy paid off. Jade, Faraaz and Jack were banished in rapid succession, clearing the path for Rachel and Stephen to win as a Traitor duo, splitting the prize pot and becoming one of the most dominant endgames the UK series has seen.

2026 WINNERS

• Rachel (42, head of communications, County Down): Nicknamed “Monica from Friends”; will do anything to win. Took online classes on micro-expressions; wants a trip with her mum (who has dementia) and kids.
• Stephen (32, cyber security consultant, London): Fit and mission-ready; thinks Scottish accent helps people warm to him. Uses linguistics to spot shifts in wording; wants to help parents and get on the property ladder.

How To Use The Traitors Bingo Cards

The Traitors bingo card can be played solo (4×4 grid size) or in a group (3×3 grid size, or add more items)

• Tap to start creating a set of cards to play as a group.
• If you like you can add some more items at the bottom of the list in the “Enter words/emojis or numbers” box and/or change the background image, colours or grid size before using the Generate Bingo Cards button.
• You’ll then be taken to the invitation screen where you can print out a set of cards that aren’t the same as each other.  Alternatively you can invite your friends via email; they’ll each be sent a link to their own unique card which can be printed out or played on screen.  Anything you mark off on screen as you watch will stay marked off so you can leave a break between episodes and keep your progress.  Have fun!