Emmy Sweep and Spinoff
The Traitors Secures Third Consecutive Emmy Ahead of Celebrity Spinoff Launch
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The BBC’s celebrity cast includes Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha’la, Hannah Fry, Richard E. Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney.
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The main Celebrity Traitors episodes are scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights at 8 p.m., while the Claudia Winkleman special will stream from 9:15 p.m. on launch night.
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The new trailer depicts the contestants meeting in a church before Winkleman arrives and announces that she has already chosen the Traitors, warning: “Fame won’t save them.”
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The launch date appeared to be prematurely disclosed on a live episode of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, where Richard Osman and former contestant Joe Marler incorrectly suggested September 23.
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Alan Cumming told viewers, “the time for talk is over, it is now time to vote America,” linking his Emmy acceptance speech to National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15.
Peacock's The Traitors claimed its third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program at the 2026 Emmy Awards, Variety reported. The show defeated Dancing with the Stars, RuPaul's Drag Race, Survivor and Top Chef. Host Alan Cumming also won his third straight Emmy for hosting, using his speech to urge Americans to register and vote ahead of National Voter Registration Day on September 15.
The victory gave The Traitors seven Emmys at this year's ceremony and 15 total from 17 nominations, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. This breaks the single-year record for a competition show, surpassing RuPaul's Drag Race's six wins in 2020. Meanwhile, the BBC is launching its own Celebrity Traitors season on October 1 with 20 famous contestants competing for up to £100,000 for charity.
Cumming's Third Win Spotlights Voter Registration
Alan Cumming tied his record as the first reality competition host to win three consecutive Emmys. During his acceptance speech, he praised the show's diverse audience and thanked supporters, including his dog Lala. "The time for talk is over, it is now time to vote America," Cumming said, linking his win to National Voter Registration Day on September 15.
BBC Celebrity Cast Includes 20 Famous Faces
The BBC's Celebrity Traitors will feature major stars including Bella Ramsey, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart and Richard E. Grant, Digital Spy reported. The lineup also includes King Kenny, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and former Love Island finalist Myha'la. Contestants will compete in the Scottish Highlands for charity donations rather than personal prize money.
The Inverness Courier confirmed that filming took place across the Highlands this summer. Additional cast members include Amol Rajan, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Joanne McNally, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Hannah Fry, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney. The star-studded group will face psychological games alongside host Claudia Winkleman.
Launch Schedule Spans Thursdays and Fridays
The extra-long opening episode airs October 1 at 8 p.m. on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Daily Star confirmed. Regular episodes will follow twice weekly on Thursday and Friday nights at 8 p.m. A companion show called Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides will stream from 9:15 p.m. on launch night. The BBC will also air The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked across BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
The first season's finale drew a peak audience of 15.4 million viewers, demonstrating the show's huge popularity in Britain. East Lothian Courier noted that the new series promises to match that momentum. Winkleman will warn contestants in a new trailer: "Fame won't save them," as she reveals she has already chosen the Traitors before they enter the game.
Launch Date Slipped Early on Industry Podcast
The October 1 premiere date leaked during a live episode of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast before the BBC's official announcement. Richard Osman and former contestant Joe Marler incorrectly guessed September 23 during their conversation. The BBC later confirmed the correct date, giving fans just weeks to prepare for the star-studded competition.
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