The BBC’s Celebrity Traitors, the gripping murder mystery show that stole the nation’s heart in 2022, is back with a star-studded spin-off that has viewers on the edge of their seats. Hosted by the enigmatic Claudia Winkleman, the series brings together some of the biggest names in entertainment to battle it out in a high-stakes game of deception, all set against the eerie backdrop of a Scottish castle. With up to £100,000 on the line for their chosen charities, celebrities like Alan Carr, Stephen Fry, Clare Balding, Cat Burns, and Lucy Beaumont have been thrust into a whirlwind of suspicion and strategy. But a shocking twist has fans buzzing: could a new Hollywood heavyweight be joining the cast as a secret Traitor?
This month, the show has already delivered drama in spades. Claudia Winkleman, the mastermind behind the game, handpicked comedian Alan Carr, singer Cat Burns, and presenter Jonathan Ross as her Traitors, tasked with “murdering” their fellow players while evading detection. Meanwhile, the Faithfuls are fighting to uncover the culprits before they’re sent packing. The castle has already bid farewell to big names like Clare Balding, Tom Daley, and Niko Omilana, leaving fans reeling from the rapid eliminations.
But last week’s episode introduced a mission that sparked wild speculation about a potential new arrival. The celebrities were split into two teams for a chilling challenge: matching “banshee wails” to their corresponding voices. One group had to locate a mysterious “fame banshee,” listen to her haunting cry, and relay the sound to their teammates by singing it down a well. Claudia’s peculiar emphasis on the banshees being female set tongues wagging online, with fans theorizing that this could be a cryptic clue about a new female celebrity entering the game.
“New celeb replacing one of the murdered? It’d make sense early in the series, and Claudia specifically mentioning that banshees are female felt like a deliberate hint,” one eagle-eyed viewer posted on social media. Another fan chimed in, pointing out a subtle detail from the mission: “I noticed one of the lockets had the name ‘Phoebe’ written on it. Imagine if they brought in Phoebe Waller-Bridge halfway through! That would be iconic!”
The idea of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, one of the UK’s most celebrated talents, joining Celebrity Traitors has sent fans into a frenzy. Best known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed Fleabag, Waller-Bridge has also left her mark on Hollywood, co-writing the James Bond film No Time to Die and starring alongside Harrison Ford in 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Her sharp wit, magnetic presence, and knack for complex characters would make her the perfect addition to the castle’s web of intrigue—whether as a cunning Traitor or a savvy Faithful.
As the series progresses, the stakes are higher than ever, and the possibility of a new celebrity shaking up the game has viewers glued to their screens. Will Phoebe Waller-Bridge—or another Hollywood star—step into the shadows of the Scottish castle? One thing’s for sure: in Celebrity Traitors, no one can be trusted, and every clue could lead to a game-changing twist. Tune in to find out who’s next to face Claudia’s roundtable—and whether a new Traitor will turn the game on its head.