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Odds released for BBC's Celebrity Traitors Series 2 launch on Oct 1
The BBC's reality competition returns with 21 celebrities, and betting markets have set Joanne McNally and Michael Sheen as joint 6/1 favourites.
By Felo News Desk · Published
BBC One will broadcast the second series of Celebrity Traitors from Thursday, 1 October at 8 pm, according to Standard. The show features 21 well‑known personalities competing for a £100,000 charity prize, with host Claudia Winkleman returning to the Scottish Highlands set.
Online Betting Guide (OLGB) has published the current winner market: Joanne McNally and Michael Sheen share the top spot at 6/1, followed by James Blunt at 13/2, Bella Ramsey at 7/1 and Maya Jama at 8/1. The full list also includes James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh and others at longer odds.
The series will air twice weekly on Thursday and Friday evenings, with episodes also available on BBC iPlayer.
Key facts
- Celebrity Traitors Series 2 premieres on BBC One on 1 October 2026 at 8 pm. (standard.co.uk)
- The show features 21 celebrities competing for a £100,000 charity prize. (standard.co.uk)
- Joanne McNally and Michael Sheen are joint favourites at 6/1 according to OLGB. (standard.co.uk)
- James Blunt is priced at 13/2, Bella Ramsey at 7/1 and Maya Jama at 8/1. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Celebrity Traitors Series 2 winner odds revealed ahead of BBC return”









