The broadcaster had previously hinted that the new series would launch in October, but no exact date had been given until now.
The announcement came after the Strictly Come Dancing launch show, which revealed the celebrity and professional dancer pairings at long last.
But as Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman closed the first show of the 2025 series with “start dancing!” Claudia teased that a first look at Celebrity Traitors was on the way.
BBC confirms exact start date for Celebrity Traitors 2025 in October
BBC One then showed a clip of the Celebrity Traitors cast, including the likes of broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry, Olympian Tom Daley, singer Charlotte Church and TV presenter Kate Garraway, sitting around the famous roundtable.
As a clock ticked in the background, Claudia was then heard saying: “In here, your glamorous lives count for nothing.
“Most of you will be murdered, sorry about that.”
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It was then revealed that Celebrity Traitors will be starting on Wednesday, October 8, on BBC One and iPlayer from 9pm.
The reality game show will launch with an extra-long first episode, as fans will be treated to 70 minutes of treachery.
The series will air two nights a week, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 9pm.
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Also in the line-up is acclaimed actress Celia Imrie, comedian Alan Carr, presenter Jonathan Ross, broadcaster Clare Balding and singer Paloma Faith.
Other stars joining the group at Ardross Castle are former England rugby player and podcaster Joe Marler and singer Cat Burns.
In total, 19 famous faces will gather in the Scottish Highlands for the chance to win a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
