Joanne McNally says Celebrity Traitors comedians will ‘throw each other under the bus’

The comedian says the cast will compete fiercely, with no pre‑planned alliances, as the BBC series launches on 1 October.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:12:06 GMT

Joanne McNally, one of six comedians on the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors season 2, told the press that the participants are "more than willing to throw each other under the bus" and will "absolutely kill each other off for the craic" as the show returns on 1 October.

What happened

The second series of Celebrity Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, features a 21‑person cast that includes six comedians: McNally, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. Filming takes place at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, with contestants staying at a nearby hotel. The series is scheduled to premiere on BBC One on 1 October 2026.

What the reports add

Standard.co.uk reported that McNally said the comedians "have no qualms about turning on one another" and compared the group to "lining up all my ex‑boyfriends". The Independent added that McNally clarified there were no pre‑show strategies or "cahoots" among the comedians before filming began. Both outlets quoted her describing the dynamic as driven by a "celebrity WhatsApp group" and the desire for entertainment value.

What was said

McNally told Standard.co.uk, "We’re more than willing to throw each other under the bus… they will absolutely kill each other off for the craic." The Independent recorded her saying, "We haven’t been in cahoots at all. There’s been no chatting because we know that we’re more than willing to throw each other under the bus." She also noted her competitive mindset, saying she is "quietly competitive" and good at spotting lies.

How it came about

Felo News previously covered the launch of Celebrity Traitors 2026, detailing the full cast, start date and filming location at Ardross Castle (celebrity-traitors-2026). Earlier reporting highlighted the show's format, prize fund and host Claudia Winkleman's role in selecting the Traitors (celebrity-traitors-2026-1). McNally’s comments add a personal perspective on the competitive atmosphere among the comedian participants.

Key facts

Celebrity Traitors season 2 premieres on 1 October 2026 on BBC One (standard.co.uk)
The comedian cast includes Joanne McNally, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan (independent.co.uk)
McNally said the comedians are "more than willing to throw each other under the bus" and will "kill each other off for the craic" (standard.co.uk)