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Claudia Winkleman dons ‘Faithful’ jacket ahead of Celebrity Traitors return

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 22). Claudia Winkleman dons ‘Faithful’ jacket ahead of Celebrity Traitors return. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/claudia-winkleman-scottish-highlands-stephen-fry-bbc-stars-b1297964.html

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Claudia Winkleman, host of "The Celebrity Traitors," wore a 'Faithful' jacket for promotional photos alongside Ed Gamble ahead of the show's return to BBC One and iPlayer on October 1. The series features 23 celebrities competing in a castle setting where some are designated as traitors who secretly eliminate others. Last year’s inaugural season peaked at 15.4 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched shows of 2024; its spin-off averaged 14.9 million viewers.

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Claudia Winkleman, host of BBC One's returning show Celebrity Traitors, posed for photos with a green-cloaked figure at an event ahead of the series debut. The first episode will air on October 1 and be available on iPlayer, featuring an extended format where Winkleman designates contestants as either "Faithful" or "Traitor." Set in a Scottish castle, the game involves celebrities trying to identify hidden killers among them. Contestants include notable figures such as Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, and James Blunt, along with 17 others. The show originally aired last autumn, ending on a high note with impressive viewership.

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Claudia Winkleman dons ‘Faithful’ jacket ahead of Celebrity Traitors return Winkleman smiled for photographs alongside a mysterious green-cloaked figure. asserted

Winkleman → don → figure

She appeared alongside comedian Ed Gamble, 40, who hosts its sister show The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, which airs directly after each episode to discuss the events that took place. asserted

that → appear → place

The series returns to BBC One and iPlayer on October 1 with an extra-long opening episode during which Winkleman chooses who will be a Traitor and who will be a Faithful. asserted

who → return → which

Set in a Scottish castle, the game follows the celebrity contestants – the majority of whom are known as Faithfuls – as they try to seek out the murderous traitors among them, who kill off players in the middle of the night. asserted

who → Set → night

The full line-up of competing celebrities is: Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, James Blunt, Richard E Grant, Bella Ramsey, Amol Rajan, James Acaster, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Myha’la, Professor Hannah Fry, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney. asserted

up → compete → celebrities

The first series of The Celebrity Traitors aired on the BBC last autumn, and its nail-biting finale hit a peak of 15.4 million viewers, according to the broadcaster. uncertain

finale → air → broadcaster

It featured a star-studded cast including actors Celia Imrie and Nick Mohammed, singer Paloma Faith, author and actor Sir Stephen Fry, broadcaster Jonathan Ross and comedian Alan Carr, who won as a Traitor. asserted

who → feature → Traitor

The spin-off series brought in an average audience of 14.9 million during its run – the biggest TV audience of 2025. asserted

series → bring → 2025

The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One at 8pm on October 1 and will be followed by The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked. asserted

Traitors → return → Traitors

Claudia Winkleman dons ‘Faithful’ jacket ahead of Celebrity Traitors return

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