Jerry Hall, the iconic supermodel and former wife of Mick Jagger, arrives at Inverness Airport to film the second series of Celebrity Traitors. The 69-year-old Texan, turning 70 in July, steps off the plane ready to compete for a £100,000 charity prize alongside 20 other high-profile contestants at Ardross Castle.
Arrival of A-List Talent
Friends describe Hall as fiercely competitive and determined to win, four years after her split from Rupert Murdoch. Her past includes high-profile relationships with Bryan Ferry and Jagger, with whom she shares four children, followed by her marriage to the media mogul, which ended abruptly in 2022.
Soon after Hall’s arrival, University Challenge host Amol Rajan lands in Scotland, followed by The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey heading to Ardross Castle. Other notable arrivals include actors Michael Sheen and Richard E. Grant, Ross Kemp from EastEnders, and singer James Blunt.
Full Celebrity Traitors Cast List
The 21 contestants feature a mix of comedians, actors, and entertainers:
- 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
- Sharon Rooney
Comedians dominate with six participants: Miranda Hart, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally, and James Acaster. Additional stars include Love Island’s Maya Jama, Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock, mathematician Hannah Fry, and Industry‘s Myha’la.
Familiar Faces and Rivalries
Hall and Richard E. Grant, both Richmond residents, know each other well. Beckett and Ranganathan share a long friendship from the comedy scene, co-starring on Rob & Romesh Vs and Ranganathan guesting on Beckett’s Parenting Hell podcast. Both connect with Lycett, hinting at producer-planned dynamics. A past spat between Lycett and Acaster adds potential fireworks.
BBC insiders praise the lineup as ‘wild and brilliant,’ noting it justifies TV licence fees. The first series drew 12 million viewers, with Alan Carr triumphing as a Traitor.
Show Buzz and Host Excitement
The BBC’s announcement clip playfully misspells names like ‘Rob Bucket’ and ‘Richardy Grant,’ mimicking in-game errors. Participation boosts profiles, as seen with Joe Marler last year. Enhanced secrecy this series promises surprises.
Host Claudia Winkleman returns to the castle format after a less successful chat show. Friends note her strong track record, positioning her for success here.
