BBC The Traitors fans ‘livid’ as TV legends ‘missing’ from Celebrity series line-up reveal
The full line-up for the highly-anticipated Celebrity Traitors has finally been revealed, with 19 big names set to participate in the star-studded version of the murder mystery game.
Filming has already begun at Ardross Castle in Scotland, where the celebrities are gathering to start their journey on the hit BBC show.
Claudia Winkleman returns as host for the celebrity edition, which comes after the massive success of the regular series.
The celebrity version was announced last year, with speculation mounting in recent months about which famous faces would be taking part.
BBC bosses have taken extraordinary measures to keep the cast under wraps following a series of leaks.
The star-studded line-up includes comedy legend Stephen Fry, who is thought to be a secret super-fan of The Traitors and “jumped at the chance” to appear on the show.
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Chat show host Alan Carr and Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway are also confirmed to be taking part.
Other big names include talk show veteran Jonathan Ross, marking his first job with the BBC in 14 years, and Olympic diving champion Tom Daley will be swapping the pool for the castle.
Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed, rugby player Joe Marler and historian David Olusoga are also among the celebrities who will become either Traitors or Faithfuls.
The line-up continues with YouTube star Niko Omilana and Line of Duty actor Mark Bonnar joining the cast.
Comedians Joe Wilkinson and Lucy Beaumont will also be entering the castle, alongside sports presenter Clare Balding.
The musical contingent is well represented with singers Paloma Faith, Cat Burns and Charlotte Church all confirmed.
Actresses Celia Imrie, Ruth Codd and EastEnders star Tameka Empson complete the impressive roster.
Missing from the confirmed line-up was Jennifer Saunders, who had been rumoured to be taking part in the show.
The celebrity series will consist of nine episodes, with the 19 famous faces now making their way to Scotland.
Fans have expressed disappointment over the absence of comedian Bob Mortimer from the line-up, after earlier rumours suggested he would participate.
Many took to social media to voice their frustration after the official cast was revealed, as one disappointed fan wrote: “No Bob Mortimer? Gutted.”
Another lamented: “WHERE IS BOB MORTIMER? WHAT’S THE POINT?”
“I was promised Bob Mortimer,” complained a third viewer before a fourth said: “I needed Bob Mortimer in this!!” (sic)