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- Joanne McNally is the early favourite to win Celebrity Traitors series 2, priced at 6/1
- Filming has now officially wrapped at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, with all 21 celebrities confirmed ahead of the show's autumn broadcast
- Separate markets are also available on whether a Faithful or a Traitor ultimately wins, with Faithfuls slightly favoured at 8/11
Blockbuster Cast Assembles In The Highlands
Following one of last year's biggest television successes, Celebrity Traitors is back, and with filming now officially wrapped, betting experts have a full picture of this year's genuinely stacked cast to work with.
All 21 celebrity contenders have been confirmed, and with the show set to air across the autumn schedule, speculation over who might follow in Alan Carr's footsteps as champion is already well underway.
At the top of the market, comedian and podcaster Joanne McNally currently holds the shortest price at 6/1.
It continues a pattern established by last year's series, where comedians proved particularly adept at navigating the game's social and psychological demands, and McNally's position as favourite suggests bettors expect that trend to continue into this second outing.
Building On A Record-Breaking First Series
Last year's debut drew an average of 14.9 million viewers, peaking at 15.4 million for its finale, making it the most-watched television event of the year.
It ultimately crowned comedian Alan Carr as champion, revealed to have been playing as a Traitor throughout, a twist that became one of the standout moments of the entire series.
This year's edition has been expanded to ten episodes with two additional contestants, promising an even bigger and more complex game for fans to follow.
Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Odds
| Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Winner | Role | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne McNally | Comedian/Podcaster | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Michael Sheen | Actor | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| James Blunt | Musician | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Bella Ramsey | Actor | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Maya Jama | TV Presenter | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| James Acaster | Comedian | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Joe Lycett | Comedian | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Julie Hesmondhalgh | Actor | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Sharon Rooney | Actor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jerry Hall | Model/Actor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Professor Hannah Fry | Mathematician/Broadcaster | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Leigh-Anne Pinnock | Musician | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Miranda Hart | Comedian/Actor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Romesh Ranganathan | Comedian | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Rob Beckett | Comedian | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Ross Kemp | Actor/Journalist | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Richard E. Grant | Actor | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Sebastian Croft | Actor | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Amol Rajan | Broadcaster/Journalist | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Myha'la | Actor | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| King Kenny | Content Creator | 25/1 | 3.8% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Will A Faithful Or A Traitor Win?
Beyond the outright winner market, a separate specials market covers one of the show's most fundamental questions, whether the eventual winner emerges as a Faithful or a Traitor.
Any Faithful to win is currently the slight favourite at 8/11, with any Traitor to win priced at evens, reflecting the genuinely balanced nature of the format even after a first series ultimately won by a Traitor.
| Outcome | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Any Faithful to win | 8/11 | 57.9% |
| Any Traitor to win | Evens | 50.0% |
Genuinely Star-Studded Chasing Pack
Behind McNally, actor Michael Sheen is also priced at 6/1, while James Blunt sits at 13/2. Bella Ramsey follows at 7/1, with Maya Jama priced at 8/1.
A notable group including James Acaster, Joe Lycett and Julie Hesmondhalgh all trade at 9/1, giving this year's leading pack a genuinely broad spread across comedy, acting and broadcasting.
Further down the market, a large group of contestants including Sharon Rooney, Jerry Hall, Professor Hannah Fry, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Miranda Hart and Romesh Ranganathan all sit at 10/1.
