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BBC Extends The Traitors Through 2030, Drops 'Secret Traitor' Twist

The new pact makes iPlayer the UK hub for domestic and international editions with a fixed multi‑year rollout.

Overview

  • The BBC signed a three‑year agreement keeping The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One and iPlayer until at least 2030.
  • The broadcaster set a schedule: civilian series five in 2027, then yearly through series eight in 2030, with celebrity runs slotted from 2026 to 2029.
  • Studio Lambert confirmed the 'Secret Traitor' device used in series four will not return in future civilian seasons.
  • BBC iPlayer will host the UK shows alongside international versions, including editions from the US, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Production on the next civilian run is expected to start this summer, with applications open now and closing on 31 May.