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- Celebrity Traitors Series 2 begins Thursday 1 October at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer, with Claudia Winkelman returning to host across nine episodes airing Thursdays and Fridays.
- Joanne McNally and Michael Sheen share favouritism among the bookies at 6/1 (14.3% implied probability), with James Blunt close behind at 13/2 (13.3%).
- Twenty-one celebrities will play for up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice, with Bella Ramsey (7/1) and Maya Jama (8/1) rounding out the current top four.
Claudia Winkelman Returns As Full Cast Is Confirmed
Excitement is building fast for the return of Celebrity Traitors, with the BBC now confirming that the new series begins on Thursday 1 October at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Claudia Winkelman will once again host, and with the full 21-strong cast now revealed, betting sites have moved quickly to price up who might outwit their way to the top of the leaderboard.
21 celebrities are headed to the Scottish castle, and they'll once again play the ultimate game of detection, trust and betrayal in the hope of winning a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
The show will air weekly on Thursdays and Fridays across nine episodes, starting with episode one on 1 October and wrapping up on Friday 23 October.
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Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Winner Odds
| Contestant | Role | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne McNally | Comedian/Podcaster | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Michael Sheen | Actor | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| James Blunt | Musician | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Bella Ramsey | Actor | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Maya Jama | TV Presenter | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| James Acaster | Comedian | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Joe Lycett | Comedian | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Julie Hesmondhalgh | Actor | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Sharon Rooney | Actor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jerry Hall | Model/Actor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Professor Hannah Fry | Mathematician/Broadcaster | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Leigh-Anne Pinnock | Musician | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Miranda Hart | Comedian/Actor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Romesh Ranganathan | Comedian | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Rob Beckett | Comedian | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Ross Kemp | Actor/Journalist | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Richard E. Grant | Actor | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Sebastian Croft | Actor | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Amol Rajan | Broadcaster/Journalist | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Myha'la | Actor | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| King Kenny | Content Creator | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Joanne McNally and Michael Sheen share top billing at 6/1 (14.3% apiece), narrowly ahead of James Blunt at 13/2 (13.3%).
Bella Ramsey (7/1) and Maya Jama (8/1) complete the current top five, while a large group including James Acaster, Joe Lycett and Julie Hesmondhalgh are tied at 9/1 (10.0%).
A Cast Built For Detective Work
With such a stacked line-up of comedians, actors and broadcasters, it's easy to see why the betting has settled the way it has.
Joanne McNally and Michael Sheen both have plenty of experience reading a room and holding an audience, skills that translate well to a game built entirely around deception and detection.
James Blunt's inclusion is one of the more intriguing storylines too, and clearly one bookmakers see as a genuine contender rather than just a fun addition to the cast.
What the expert says...
Where To Bet On Celebrity Traitors
For where these kinds of markets tend to be covered best throughout the series, OLBG's guide to the best entertainment betting sites is a good place to check.
