Lewisham comedian Rob Beckett joins BBC’s Celebrity Traitors series two
The Mottingham-born stand-up will compete for a £100,000 charity prize when the show airs this autumn
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Rob Beckett, the comedian and podcast host from Mottingham, will appear in the second series of BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors. The BBC confirmed the full line-up on 2 May, with filming already completed in the Scottish Highlands. The show will broadcast in autumn 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer.
Beckett, 40, grew up in Lewisham and attended Coppers School in Chislehurst. He began his stand-up career in 2009, winning four new-act competitions in his first year. His television credits include Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Taskmaster. He also co-hosts the BAFTA-winning Rob & Romesh Vs with Romesh Ranganathan and the Parenting Hell podcast with Josh Widdicombe.
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Who else is in the series
The second series features 21 contestants, including comedians Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Lycett, and Joanne McNally. Other cast members include actors Miranda Hart, Richard E. Grant, and Maya Jama, as well as singer-songwriter James Blunt and former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
The show’s format pits celebrities against each other, with some secretly selected as Traitors attempting to sabotage the group’s efforts to win the £100,000 prize for charity. The first series, broadcast in 2025, averaged 14.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched television programme of the year in the UK.
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Beckett’s Lewisham roots
Beckett has frequently referenced his upbringing in Lewisham in his comedy. He has described his childhood as filled with potato waffles and clips from You’ve Been Framed. In one routine, he joked about celebrating his 16th birthday at Crayford dog-racing track.
The comedian has previously stated plans to take a break from stand-up touring to spend more time with his family. His involvement in The Celebrity Traitors marks his latest television appearance following a career that has spanned panel shows, podcasts, and live comedy.
What happens next
The BBC has not announced a specific broadcast date for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors. The show will air on BBC One and iPlayer in autumn 2026. Beckett’s role in the series, whether he will play as a Faithful or a Traitor, remains undisclosed.
Questions this report answers
+When will the second series of The Celebrity Traitors air?
The second series will broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer in autumn 2026. The BBC has not yet announced a specific date for the premiere. Filming is already complete.
+Who else is appearing in The Celebrity Traitors series two?
The line-up includes 21 celebrities, such as comedians Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Lycett, and Joanne McNally, as well as actors Miranda Hart and Richard E. Grant. The full cast was confirmed by the BBC on 2 May.
+What is the prize for winning The Celebrity Traitors?
Contestants compete for a £100,000 prize, which will be donated to a charity of the winner’s choice. The show’s format involves some celebrities secretly working as Traitors to sabotage the group.
+Will Rob Beckett be a Faithful or a Traitor in the series?
The BBC has not disclosed whether Rob Beckett will play as a Faithful or a Traitor. His role in the series remains unconfirmed ahead of the broadcast in autumn 2026.
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