Overview
- The BBC revealed the 21-person lineup in a May 2 airport-style trailer, with filming now underway at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
- Stars were photographed arriving in Inverness as outlets reported upgraded travel, chauffeured cars and tighter security for the higher-cost shoot.
- Reports say each celebrity is paid a flat £40,000 fee, with up to £100,000 going to the winner’s chosen charity under the show’s format.
- Anonymous insiders say some contestants are pushing their teams to manage the final BBC edit because they fear reputational damage.
- Fans note the cast totals 21 rather than the usual 22 and speculate about a secret late addition, which the BBC has not confirmed.