Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Odds: Gareth Southgate, Mike Tindall In Contention
Celebrity Traitors was a huge hit this year - and the BBC have wasted no time in confirming a second series.
The debut season has become one of the broadcaster's biggest entertainment hits, and several stars have been linked with a new series on betting sites.
The BBC has confirmed Claudia Winkleman will return to front the show, which will once again be filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, after an average of 11.1million tuned into this year's Celebrity Traitors finale.
Alan Carr scooped the whole £87,500 prize pot for charity after going undetected as a Traitor throughout the game.
But which stars will compete in series two?
Faithful Southgate
Former England rugby union player Joe Marler was one of the stars who were undone by Alan in this year's finale - and several sports stars have been linked to season two.
Former England football manager Gareth Southgate is just 5/4 on entertainment betting sites to join the series, after he failed to rule out the possibility.
During a recent appearance on Virgin Radio, host Chris Evans asked if he would take part in the star-studded series, and he replied: "Well..."
The pair then fist-bumped one another and Chris added: "They’ve reached out. I love it! Gareth, you’ve got to do it!"
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Southgate didn't confirm or deny whether the BBC had been in touch - and perhaps he was getting into the spirit of the game already by keeping shtum.
However, he did admit he would have to be a Faithful if he does sign up for the show.
Southgate took on the Traitor role when his England squad played a card version of the game during the Qatar World Cup in 2022, and he was "hopeless".
He said: "When I’ve played with the lads and the staff, I’ve been a hopeless Traitor. Hopeless...I start to sweat."
Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Odds: Who Will Take Part?
Celebrity | Odds | Probability |
Ruth Jones | 6/5 | 45.5% |
Gareth Southgate | 5/4 | 44.4% |
Danny Dyer | 11/8 | 42.1% |
Mike Tindall | 6/4 | 40% |
Bob Mortimer | 13/8 | 38.1% |
Alison Hammond | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Courteney Cox | 15/8 | 34.8% |
Martin Lewis | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Dermot O'Leary | 5/2 | 28.6% |
David Mitchell | 3/1 | 25% |
Ricky Gervais | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Daisy May Cooper | 4/1 | 20% |
JB Gill | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Michelle Visage | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Jennifer Saunders | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Rylan Clark | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Stacey Solomon | 7/1 | 12.5% |
James Blunt | 8/1 | 11.1% |
James Haskell | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Anna Kendrick | 9/1 | 10% |
Karren Brady | 10/1 | 9.1% |
However, we've seen in the first Celebrity Traitors series that sweating profusely doesn't mean you'll be caught.
After he was picked as a Traitor, Chatty Man star Carr began perspiring, but when questioned whether he was a Traitor he managed to talk his way out of it.
Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones remains favourite, at 6/5, to join Celebrity Traitors series two, following reports she is in talks with show bosses.
A Royal Traitor?
The BBC has confirmed the second season will air next year, and former England rugby union star Mike Tindall - who is married to the late Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Tindall - is a 6/4 shot on betting apps to sign up.
The former I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star has put his hat in the ring after enjoying the first series.
Speaking on This Morning, he said: "Having watched that, I think I would definitely enjoy doing that."
But his pal and fellow former England rugby star James Haskell (8/1) has distanced himself.
He said on the show: "I don't think I've got the mindset. We played that Carrot in a Box, they do it on 8 Out of 10 Cats. We tried to do that and I was awful.
"I can't lie ... I can lie, I'm great at lying, but not on TV."
But This Morning's own Alison Hammond (7/4) and Dermot O’Leary (5/2) are keen to appear in the next Celebrity Traitors, although Alison admits her enthusiasm could be her downfall.
She said on the brunchtime show: "I would do that. I think I’d be a good Faithful.
"However, when you come across too enthusiastic, it shines a light on you and people think you’re a Traitor."
Russ Up For Celebrity Traitors
Following Alan's success in the turret, several comedians have been linked with an appearance on next year's series, including Bob Mortimer (13/8), David Mitchell (3/1) and Ricky Gervais (7/2).
Russell Howard has also put his hat in the ring to take part, insisting it is the "only" reality TV show he would consider.
He told Radio X: "I’d love to do it. It’s the only one. I’ve been offered most stuff. Obviously, Strictly or sort of I’m A Celebrity. I don’t really fancy any of that. But I’d love a go.
"Watching Alan Carr, it’s so funny! Like, it’s sort of that feeling when you just forget how funny he is. And who knew that Alan wearing a cloak was enough? But we’ve been rewinding it just to look at his face!"
Russell is 13/2 to appear in series two, just in front of the likes of singer James Blunt (8/1) and Hollywood actress Anna Kendrick (9/1) in the market.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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