The second season of Celebrity Traitors, a popular UK reality TV show, is set to return to BBC One on 1 October. The show features a mix of celebrities, including actors Michael Sheen and Richard E Grant, comedian James Acaster, presenter Maya Jama, actress Bella Ramsey, and former rugby player Joe Marler. The series is known for its mix of strategy, deception, and competition, where participants try to avoid being "exposed" as a "traitor" while working toward a prize. Celebrities are reported to be paid a flat fee of £40,000 for participating, though there have been discrepancies in reported amounts. For example, Joe Marler mentioned he was paid £30,000 for his appearance in the first season. The BBC has not officially confirmed these figures, leaving some uncertainty around the exact compensation for participants. In Celebrity Traitors, the winner can take home up to £100,000, which they are required to donate to a charity of their choice. This differs from the civilian version of the game, where contestants keep the full prize money. The civilian edition offers a slightly higher jackpot of £120,000. The show will be hosted once again by Claudia Winkleman, who has been a key figure in its success. Other notable participants in the upcoming season include comedians Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Miranda Hart, and Joanne McNally. Mathematician Professor Hannah Fry will also join the cast, bringing her analytical skills to the game. James Acaster, a comedian known for his sharp wit, has expressed concerns about the intense scrutiny comedians face on the show, particularly in the early stages of the season.