Would you be a Faithful or a Traitor? The BBC has at long last confirmed a celebrity version of The Traitors will be happening (and filming will begin next year).
The announcement of the nine-part series was made at the Edinburgh TV Festival today (August 22).
Just some of the big names rumoured to be taking part are Friends star Courtney Cox and chat show host Jonathan Ross, according to The Sun.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, BBC boss of unscripted Kate Phillips said (as per The Sun): "The team have done an amazing job up there and I can announce here that we are going to do Celebrity Traitors which I think will be brilliant.
A celebrity version of The Traitors has been confirmed by the BBC
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A fourth series of the series has been confirmed too, both of which will be filmed in 2025.
"The people that we have spoken to are presenters, actors, experts -they all think they can play the game and they know what to do.
"But of course that's the joy of the format - you come in thinking you can nail it.
"So I'm really looking forward to celebrities making huge mistakes and falling on their swords. But I think it'll be great fun."
The Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, first aired on BBC One in 2022 with two series being aired so far.
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Following the exciting news, many fans of The Traitors have taken to X to reveal their thoughts.
One user shared: "Wouldn’t be opposed to get 1 or 2 “all stars” from series 1-3 back for celebrity traitors."
"2023 strictly celebrities and dancers," wrote another.
Someone who wasn't impressed wrote: "So not needed!!! #traitors celebrity version! No need for Celeb versions of everything!!!!! Just hog camera and play up to get more air time! Spoils the none celebrity get to know contestants element BBC going all commercial channel with to many celebrities in shows already!"
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