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Happen gripped the nationinspired countless memes and gave a shocking ending, celebrity traitor is officially in high demand, with several famous faces expressing their desire to appear in a new series.
The popularity of the show was in many ways its stellar rolewhich included the likes of stephen frypraised actor Celia Imrie, and ted lasso Star Nick Mohammed.
After a tense final, in which traitor Alan Carr unwittingly stole the prize pot from Faithful, attention now turns to who might take part next time.
While the dust has barely settled on Carr’s win, a number of famous faces have already thrown their names into the ring for a potential second season – yet to be confirmed by the BBC, although it looks like there will be one, thanks to huge viewing figures.
gareth southgate
Self-proclaimed fan of the show Gareth Southgate previously revealed that the England team and backroom staff had played their own version traitor During his free time at the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
He was asked by the Virgin Radio host Chris Evans whether he would ever sign up for the celebrity series, and coyly replied: “Okay…” Both men then laughed and fist-bumped, as Evans replied: “They’ve arrived. I love it! Gareth, you’ve got to do it!”
However, if Southgate does sign up, don’t expect to see him in the Traitors’ turret. When asked if he could wear the green cloak and look killer, the former England manager replied: “I can’t, because when I’ve played with the lads and the staff, I’ve been a disappointing traitor. Disappointing… I start sweating.”
Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary
Fresh from the excitement of the finals, this morning Hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary said during a segment on the ITV daytime show that they would both consider appearing in a second series.
Asked whether she would prefer to be loyal or traitor, Hammond replied: “I’m not going to tell you, that’s just in case I do.”
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“I think I’d be a good loyalist,” she added. “Although when you’re too enthusiastic, it shines a light on you and people think you’re a traitor.”
Many viewers would love to see the presenter in the palace. “Petition for Alison Hammond to be in the next series of Celebrity Traitors,” one fan wrote on X/Twitter. Another said: “Season two with Alison Hammond is needed now.”
mike tindall
this year’s celebrity traitor The cast includes a lot of A-list names, but its producers could make a better choice and book a member of the royal family next year.
Former rugby player Mike Tindall, who is married to Zara Tindall, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, threw his hat into the ring during an appearance. this morning,
After a clip of the show was played, she told hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd: “After seeing that, I think I would definitely enjoy doing that.”
Tindall is no stranger to reality television, becoming the first royal to enter the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Jungle in 2022.
danny dyser
East eastenders Star Danny Dyer has revealed bosses turned him down when they approached him for the first series celebrity traitor – But he has since changed his mind.
speaking on Live and Let Dyers podcast, which he hosts with his daughter Dani, he explained: “They had sniffed around about it. It was a ‘no’ from me because, one, I hadn’t seen it, but now I’m into it.”
He added: “It’s quite a simple game, I thought it was very complicated, but really it’s just about tricking people and telling a lot of lies. If the money is right, I might be involved in the next series.”