Celebrity Traitors to launch with special BBC episode

9/16 @ 3:48pm by Morten Nielsen

The celebrity edition of The Traitors will arrive on BBC One and iPlayer on 1 October, the BBC has confirmed

The opening night will feature an extended episode, followed by a bonus programme explaining how host Claudia Winkleman selected the Traitors

The main series will then air on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm, with contestants competing for up to £100,000 for charity

The accompanying podcast, hosted by Ed Gamble, will also return, offering additional discussion with players after their dramatic exits.