Exciting News for Fans of “The Traitors” and “The Celebrity Traitors” in the U.K.
The popular psychological reality series “The Traitors” and its spin-off “The Celebrity Traitors” are here to stay in the U.K. The BBC has recently announced a new three-year deal with Studio Lambert Scotland, securing the rights to both shows until at least 2030.
“The Celebrity Traitors” premiered in October 2025 and has been a massive hit, attracting an average audience of 14.9 million viewers and peaking at 15.4 million for the finale. It has dominated the entertainment market since 2016 and was the top series across all genres and platforms in 2025.
The fourth season of “The Traitors,” which aired in 2026, saw a 22% increase in viewership compared to the previous season, with a 28-day average of 12.5 million viewers. The majority of viewers tuned in via BBC iPlayer, accounting for 53% of the audience. The show has also been popular among younger audiences, with 16-34-year-olds making up 1 in 5 viewers.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, expressed her pride in continuing to showcase these beloved shows to viewers until 2030. She thanked the team at Studio Lambert Scotland for their hard work in bringing the shows to life and promised many more twists and turns in the future.
Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, also shared his excitement about the ongoing partnership with the BBC. He emphasized the global success of “The Traitors” and the thrilling experiences awaiting viewers in the years to come.
Fans can look forward to more seasons of both shows, with “The Traitors” set to return for its fifth season in 2027, followed by seasons six, seven, and eight in the subsequent years. “The Celebrity Traitors” will also continue its journey with season two arriving later in 2026 and additional seasons planned through 2029.
