Trending Now: David Mitchell for Celebrity Traitors? – Fans React

David Mitchell is reportedly being lined up for The Celebrity Traitors.

The 51-year-old Peep Show star is said to be a target for BBC bosses as they plan a star-studded line-up for the second season of the show.

A source told The Sun: “Producers think David would be a amazing as a contestant.

“Not only is he hilarious but he’s also super smart – in many ways he will remind viewers of Stephen Fry, who went down great with viewers in series one.

“No doubt David’s time on Would I Lie To You? will be both helpful and a hindrance when it comes to being at the round table.”

The Would I Lie To You? Panellist has reportedly already been approached by show bosses, who hope to add him to the line-up alongside previously touted contestants including Jamie Oliver.

Speaking about Jamie’s involvement, a source told The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column: “After the huge success of the debut series last year, execs really are shooting for the stars in terms of the calibre of people they’re targeting.

“Jamie would be a brilliant choice. He’s well liked by the public, with a natural charm that could bamboozle contestants.”

Producers are said to be undecided which side of the game Jamie would be best suited for.

The insider added: “They wouldn’t be sure if he was a Faithful, or really a Traitor hiding behind his nice guy persona — much like the 2025 winner, Alan Carr.

“Either way, the production team are already joking about what Jamie might make of the catering supplied to the contestants at Ardross Castle.”

Following on from last year’s celebrity winner Alan – who triumphed as a Traitor – his co-star and friend Amanda Holden is said to also be in the running, alongside former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, and Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones.

The latest civilian version of the show was a massive success in its recent fourth season, as the finale on January 23 broke records with 9.4 million – peaking at 9.6 million – viewers tuning in.

They saw the Traitors – head of communications Rachel Duffy, 42, and cyber security consultant Stephen Libby, 32 – take home £47,875 each of the £95,750 prize pot.

Following the final, the BBC announced the game show is being adapted into a West End event in 2027.

Although details of the stage adaptation are being kept under wraps, it has been written by Miranda star John Finnemore, 48, and directed by Olivier award winner Robert Hastie.