The UK entertainment landscape is set to be enriched with two highly anticipated reality television series featuring prominent celebrities. 'Celebrity Traitors' and the 2025 edition of 'Strictly Come Dancing' are poised to captivate audiences with their unique formats and star-studded line-ups.
'Celebrity Traitors' is a new spin-off of the popular series 'The Traitors', scheduled to premiere on BBC One in Autumn 2025. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the show will feature a diverse group of celebrities competing in a murder-mystery format. Confirmed participants include comedian Alan Carr, singer Paloma Faith, and actor Stephen Fry. The series will be filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where contestants will engage in missions to build a prize fund of up to £120,000, aiming to win up to £100,000 for charity.
In addition to 'Celebrity Traitors', the 2025 series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' is set to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in Autumn 2025. The show is expected to feature a fresh lineup of celebrity contestants, with names like Martine McCutcheon, Stacey Solomon, and Miranda Hart being speculated. The professional dancers confirmed to return include Katya Jones, Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe, and Nadiya Bychkova. The judging panel remains unchanged with Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will continue their hosting roles.
Both shows are anticipated to bring a new level of excitement to UK television, combining the allure of celebrity culture with engaging reality formats. Fans can look forward to the unique twists and dynamics that these series are set to offer.
As the premiere dates approach, further announcements regarding additional cast members and specific air dates are expected. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned for updates to ensure they don't miss out on these highly anticipated entertainment events.
In the meantime, fans can revisit previous seasons of 'The Traitors' and 'Strictly Come Dancing' to refresh their memories and get ready for the upcoming series.
