Big Weekend to Celebrate Traitors

New Zealand viewers are about to be drawn back into television’s most addictive game of deception, as The Celebrity Traitors UK returns for a brand-new season, exclusive to Three and ThreeNow.

Hosted by the incomparable Claudia Winkleman, the smash-hit reality phenomenon premieres Saturday, 3 October on ThreeNow, with new episodes screening Saturdays and Sundays and on Sunday 4 October on Three, with new episodes screening Sundays and Mondays at 7.30pm. 

Following the runaway success of the first season, which captivated audiences around the world, the stakes are higher than ever as 21 celebrity contestants attempt to uncover the Traitors hidden amongst them, while avoiding banishment and surviving the nightly murders. From shocking betrayals and impossible alliances to jaw-dropping twists, viewers can expect another season packed with tension, strategy and unforgettable television.

This year’s all-star cast features an eclectic mix of actors, comedians, broadcasters, musicians and cultural icons, all vying to outwit, outplay and outlast one another in pursuit of a cash prize for charity. Heading to the Scottish Highlands are:

• Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster known for presenting University Challenge and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
• Bella Ramsey – Actor best known for their roles in Game of Thrones and as Ellie in the post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us.
• James Acaster – Comedian who currently hosts his podcast ‘Off Menu’ alongside The Traitors: Uncloaked presenter Ed Gamble.
• James Blunt – Brit award winning singer who spends his free time taking on internet trolls with light humour.
• Jerry Hall – American Model and Actress, and former long term partner of The Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger.
• Joanne McNally – Irish Comedian McNally co-hosts a podcast called My Therapist Ghosted Me with Vogue Williams.
• Joe Lycett – Comedian known for his wit, activism and public stunts.
• Julie Hesmondhalgh – Multi-award winning actor who recently starred in Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
• King Kenny – YouTuber and professional boxer.
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Former Little Mix singer turned solo artist.
• Maya Jama – Broadcaster and the current host of the UK version of Love Island.
• Michael Sheen – Welsh Actor and Presenter, known particularly for his portrayals of real-life figures like Tony Blair and David Frost.
• Miranda Hart – Actor of stage and screen who wrote and starred in the sitcom Miranda.
• Myha’la – American actor known for her role as Harper Stern in the hit series Industry,
• Professor Hannah Fry – British mathematician, author and broadcaster.
• Richard E. Grant – Academy award nominated actor who recently starred in the movie Saltburn.
• Rob Beckett – Comedian who frequently appears on A League of Their Own and presents a show with fellow comedian Romesh Ranganathan called Rob and Romesh Vs.
• Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian who presents his own podcast as well as the TV show Rob and Romesh Vs, alongside fellow Celebrity Traitors star Rob Beckett
• Ross Kemp – Actor best known for his role as Grant Mitchell in Eastenders.
• Sebastian Croft – Heartstopper actor and musician.
• Sharon Rooney – Scottish actor whose breakthrough role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary earned her critical acclaim.

And the intrigue doesn’t stop when the credits roll.

Fans can also dive deeper into every betrayal, banishment and blindside with The Celebrity Traitors UK: Uncloaked, screening exclusively on ThreeNow and Three at 9.00pm, alongside the main series.

Hosted by comedian Ed Gamble, the companion show delivers exclusive behind-the-scenes access, player interviews, expert analysis and all the reaction from the latest dramatic events inside the castle.

With suspense, strategy, comedy and chaos in equal measure, The Celebrity Traitors UK has become one of the biggest television events in the world, earning legions of devoted fans and generating endless social conversation.

Now, New Zealand audiences can experience every accusation, every shock reveal and every delicious double-cross exclusively on Three and ThreeNow.

The Celebrity Traitors UK premieres Saturday 3 October on ThreeNow and Sunday 4 October on Three with episodes screening twice-weekly.

The Celebrity Traitors UK: Uncloaked will play exclusively on ThreeNow and Three, following each new episode.

Trust no one. Suspect everyone. The game is on.