Overview
- Multiple outlets on Sunday reported Peter Crouch is in talks and James Acaster has reportedly signed, with some saying he will head to the Scottish Highlands to film.
- The BBC said it will not comment on speculation and that the full line-up will be announced in due course.
- TalkSPORT on Monday, citing the Scottish Sun, reported filming is due to start in Scotland next month.
- If selected, Crouch would be the first former professional footballer to take part, and he has said he would choose to play as a Traitor.
- Producers are pursuing big names after the first celebrity series became a ratings hit in late 2025, and host Claudia Winkleman has hinted that high-profile contenders are in the mix.