Celebrity Traitors will shortly be plotting a course for troubled waters... with a mysterious ship wreck lying in wait

By BETHAN EDWARDS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 21:21, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 21:24, 5 May 2026 It is a Highland location that is now instantly recognisable to viewers. And as Ardross Castle, near Inverness, welcomes a new set of A-listers for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors, producers behind the hit game show are adding their final touches for the filming to get under way. The BBC crew has already hauled a wreck of a ship into the nearby loch, with seven black Land Rovers lined up in front of the castle to ferry the Faithfuls and Traitors to their daily challenges. The two outdoor seating areas were set up with comfortable colourful sofas, with production team members walking around the ground. It is believed the broadcaster has doubled its £1million initial budget for the show for the star-studded series. The line-up includes American model Jerry Hall, former EastEnders star Ross Kemp and the veteran actor Richard E. Grant. The trio are joined by television personality Maya Jama, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and singer-songwriter James Blunt. Claudia Winkleman returns as host of Traitors with the series due on TV later this year A sunken ship which was created by set builders for Celebrity Traitors Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, comedians Joanne McNally, Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart and James Acaster plus singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix fame are also fighting for the cash prize for charity. Broadcaster Amol Rajan, Game of Thrones star Bella Ramsay and Scottish actor Sharon Rooney will also enter the scheming hallways of the castle alongside actor Michael Sheen, boxer King Kenny, actor-singer Sebastian Croft, American actor Myha’la and maths professor Hannah Fry. The celebrities touched down in Inverness, with private jets a definite sign of extra cash being poured into the series while security has been stepped up. A source told the Sun: ‘Although most of the stars are British, so many of them are used to working in America that their teams are used to the treatment. The number of A-listers taking part in this year’s show makes it exceptional.’ Claudia Winkleman returns as host with the series due on TV later this year. Jerry Hall rose to fame in the 1970s and became one of the era's most recognisable fashion icons (pictured in October)  Richard E. Grant celebrated for his roles in everything from cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Pictured in November)  James Blunt shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single 'You're Beautiful' Ross Kemp who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to be wanting to 'challenge himself' Michael Sheen is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen Best friend of fellow Traitors star Romesh, Rob Beckett is known for his high-energy and booming laugh Sharon Rooney is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary Joanne McNally is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos, and modern life Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is a content creator known for prank videos and street-style social experiments Sebastian Croft is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper Maya Jama, 31, is quickly becoming one of the UK's most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island. Miranda Hart broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend Romesh Ranganathan has been taking British TV by storm in recent years is known for his deadpan delivery James Acaster is good friends with Ed Gamble who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble Bella Ramsey rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us Leigh-Anne Pinnock is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, who found fame on The X Factor back in 2011 From headline-grabbing TV stunts to cleverly staged public pranks, Joe Lycett has built a reputation as one of Britain's most inventive and unpredictable comics Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry is known for turning complex data into content which is engaging and accessible to viewers Julie Hesmondhalgh is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, which made history as the first transgender character in a British soap opera Myha'la is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry No comments have so far been submitted. 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