For its second and most star-studded series to date, Celebrity Traitors, the BBC reportedly had to increase its £1 million budget.
When the broadcaster released the first teaser video on Saturday, the A-list lineup—which included Maya Jama, Richard E. Grant, Jerry Hall, Romesh Ranganathan, and Ross Kemp—was formally revealed.
Images of the celebrities landing in the highlands after using private flights and aeroplanes made the increased budget clear, even though many competitors were rumoured to have used the train previous year.
Chauffeur-driven cars have replaced the minibuses that were allegedly used to transport celebrities like Alan Carr and Sir Stephen Fry during the previous year’s series.
In order to keep the stars safe and the castle’s activities under wraps before transmission later this year, money has also been spent on strengthening security.
“Although most of the stars are British, so many of them are used to working in America that their teams are used to the treatment,” an insider stated.
For its second and most star-studded series to date, Celebrity Traitors, the BBC reportedly had to increase its £1 million budget (Maya Jama shown).
Images of the stars landing in the highlands after travelling by plane and private jet made the increased budget clear (Jerry Hall shown).
“The production team has little choice but to cater to their demands because they accept the number of A-listers taking part in this year’s show makes it exceptional,” they said to The Sun.
The BBC has been approached by The Daily Mail for comment.
Maya Jama, who apparently took a significant pay cut to appear on the BBC show’s second season, was seen arriving at Inverness airport on Sunday afternoon.
Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh of Coronation Street and 61-year-old Ross Kemp of EastEnders also landed a few hours earlier. They then got into their automobiles and drove to the Scottish Highlands’ Ardross Castle.
A few hours later, singer James Blunt joined in.
Wearing sunglasses and a white T-shirt and cream trousers, Maya seemed apprehensive as she smiled to airport employees.
On the same trip, comedian Joanne McNally was also spotted wheeling her bags to the car while wearing cycle shorts and hiding behind some dark shades.
Because of her presenting duties on Love Island, Maya was allegedly the first celebrity to be contacted by Celebrity Traitors executives in an attempt to attract a younger audience.
Additionally, it was reported that last year’s celebrities were transported by minibus, which has since been replaced by chauffeur-driven vehicles (Miranda Hart pictured).
Ross Kemp, a legend from EastEnders, was seen arriving at the airport in Inverness on Sunday morning, prepared to film Celebrity Traitors’ second season.
Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh from Coronation Street was also spotted getting into her car in preparation for a trip to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
In comparison to her salary for hosting the TV dating show, the 31-year-old was more than happy to accept a massive £760,000 pay drop.
After falling in love with the series while viewing it with her boyfriend Rúben Dias, she allegedly accepted the £40,000 rate.
“She loved watching the first Celebrity Traitors series at home with boyfriend Rúben and is so excited to get filming,” a source told The Sun. “It has worked out perfectly that she can go straight from the Scottish castle to the villa in Majorca to film the summer Love Island series in June.” She is eager to try to win it by lying and being as dishonest as possible.
“Although most of the stars are British, so many of them are used to working in America that their teams are used to the treatment,” an insider stated.
The first teaser trailer for Celebrity Traitors series two was released by the BBC on Saturday morning, formally revealing the cast.
The first teaser trailer for the second season of Celebrity Traitors was released by the BBC on Saturday. Jerry Hall was also spotted visiting the castle over the weekend.
Jerry was seen landing in Inverness shortly after the announcement with Richard E. Grant, Bella Ramsey, and Amol Rajan. They then got into automobiles and drove to the Scottish Highlands.
In a funny new teaser, the 21 names were finally revealed after months of conjecture about who would be following in the legendary footsteps of last year’s winner Alan Carr.
James Blunt and Michael Sheen are also travelling to the Scottish Highlands to visit Ardross Castle.
Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock will be joining comedians Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart, and James Acaster.
One of the most famous fashion icons of the 1970s, Jerry Hall rocketed to popularity (seen in October).
Richard E. Grant is well-known for his parts in both contemporary films like Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (seen in November) and the cult classic Withnail & I.
James Blunt became well-known throughout the world because to his debut album and the popular tune “You’re Beautiful.”
According to reports, Ross Kemp, who just returned to EastEnders to play hardman Grant Mitchell again, wants to “challenge himself.”
Michael Sheen is renowned for his outstanding stage and film performances, especially those in The Queen and Good Omens.
Rob Beckett, the best buddy of fellow Traitors actor Romesh, is well-known for his boisterous and exuberant laugh.
Sharon Rooney’s breakthrough performance as Rae Earl in the critically acclaimed television series My Mad Fat Diary is what made her most famous.
Joanne McNally is renowned for her witty observations on relationships, chaos, and contemporary living as well as her brutally honest comedy.
Amol Rajan is a journalist and broadcaster who has established a prosperous career in major UK media, including radio and television.
Content creator King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is well-known for his street-style social experiments and prank videos.
Sebastian Croft’s breakthrough performance as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper is what made him most famous.
Maya Jama, the 31-year-old star of Love Island, is rapidly rising to prominence in the UK.
Miranda Hart achieved popularity with her popular show Miranda, which solidified her reputation as a comedic icon.
Romesh Ranganathan, who is renowned for his deadpan delivery, has been sweeping British television in recent years.
Ed Gamble, the host of The Traitors: Uncloaked, is close to James Acaster. The popular food podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble is hosted by the two.
Bella Ramsey became well-known for her performance as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and received widespread praise for her main character in The Last of Us.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is well-known for being a part of the girl group Little Mix, which rose to prominence on The X Factor in 2011.
Joe Lycett has established himself as one of Britain’s most creative and unpredictable entertainers through his headline-grabbing TV antics and deftly executed public pranks.
Hannah Fry is a mathematician and broadcaster who is renowned for transforming complicated statistics into interesting and approachable information.
As the first transgender character in a British soap opera, Julie Hesmondhalgh is most recognised for her enduring portrayal of Hayley Cropper on Coronation Street.
Myha’la is renowned for her powerful performance in the HBO drama Industry as the vicious finance specialist Harper Stern.
