Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh and EastEnders legend Ross Kemp were photographed arriving at Inverness Airport on Sunday morning, ready to begin filming the second series of Celebrity Traitors.
Ross Kemp in High Spirits
Ross, 61, who has portrayed Grant Mitchell on EastEnders intermittently for 36 years, appeared in good spirits, flashing a thumbs-up before getting into his car to head to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Julie Hesmondhalgh's Glamorous Arrival
Julie, 56, renowned for her role as Hayley Cropper on Coronation Street from 1998 to 2014, looked glamorous in a bright red dress with blonde hair as she arrived.
Cast Revealed
The cast of Celebrity Traitors series two was officially announced when the BBC released the first teaser trailer on Saturday. Maya Jama, Jerry Hall, and Romesh Ranganathan were among those already seen heading to the castle over the weekend.
Shortly after the announcement, Jerry Hall was spotted landing in Inverness alongside Richard E. Grant, Bella Ramsey, and Amol Rajan, before they drove off to the Scottish Highlands.
After months of speculation about who would follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Alan Carr, the 19 names were finally unveiled in a quirky new trailer. Alongside Ross and Julie, the lineup includes Michael Sheen, James Blunt, comedians Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart, Joanna McNally, James Acaster, Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, mathematician Hannah Fry, broadcaster Amol Rajan, prankster King Kenny, Industry star Myha'la, Heartstopper's Sebastian Croft, and My Mad Fat Diary's Sharon Rooney.
Set in an airport arrivals area, the trailer shows a line of actors holding the iconic roundtable chalkboards with names. In a humorous twist, many names were deliberately misspelled, such as 'Rob Bucket', 'Miranda Heart', and 'Richardy Grant'.
Celebrity Traitors Line-Up Details
Jerry Hall
The American model and actress, 69, rose to fame in the 1970s as a fashion icon. She is also known for her relationships with Mick Jagger and Rupert Murdoch, and her stage and television work, including the 1989 film Batman.
Maya Jama
The TV presenter, 31, fronts Love Island and has built an impressive career with shows like The Masked Singer and her own BBC Radio 1 show.
Richard E. Grant
The beloved actor, 68, is a British national treasure known for roles in Withnail & I and Everybody's Talking About Jamie, as well as his charismatic off-screen personality.
Miranda Hart
The comedian, 53, broke through with her sitcom Miranda and has since expanded into film, theatre, and presenting, including roles in Call The Midwife.
James Blunt
The singer-songwriter, 52, shot to fame with 'You're Beautiful' and is known for his emotive ballads and dry humour on social media.
Romesh Ranganathan
The comedian, 48, known for his deadpan delivery, fronts shows like The Weakest Link and A League of Their Own.
Ross Kemp
The 61-year-old recently returned to EastEnders as Grant Mitchell. An insider said he loves The Traitors and wanted to challenge himself with its psychological intrigue and physical trials.
James Acaster
The comedian, 41, is good friends with Ed Gamble, host of The Traitors: Uncloaked, and co-hosts the podcast Off Menu.
Michael Sheen
The Welsh actor, 57, is celebrated for roles in Good Omens and The Queen, and his portrayals of real-life figures like Tony Blair.
Bella Ramsey
The actor, 22, rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and gained acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us.
Rob Beckett
The stand-up comedian, 40, known for his high-energy style, co-hosts Rob & Romesh Vs and appears on panel shows.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
The singer, 34, rose to fame with Little Mix and has launched a solo career, often speaking out on representation in music.
Sharon Rooney
The Scottish actress is best known for her breakout role in My Mad Fat Diary and has since appeared in Barbie and Two Doors Down.
Joe Lycett
The comedian, 37, is known for inventive stunts and pranks, with shows like Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back.
Joanne McNally
The Irish comedian, 42, is known for brutally honest humour and hosts the podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me.
Hannah Fry
The mathematician and broadcaster, 42, makes complex data accessible through documentaries and books.
Amol Rajan
The journalist and broadcaster, 42, presents the Today programme and University Challenge.
Julie Hesmondhalgh
The soap star, 56, played Hayley Cropper, the first transgender character in a British soap, from 1998 to 2014.
King Kenny
The content creator, real name Kenny Ojuederie, has over 2 million YouTube subscribers and is known for prank videos.
Myha'la
The American actress, 30, is known for her role in Industry and has appeared in Black Mirror and Bodies Bodies Bodies.
Sebastian Croft
The British actor, 24, is best known for Heartstopper and made his TV debut as Young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
