When is the next series of The Traitors out? How to apply to take part in hit show as Celebrity Traitors wows fans
As The Celebrity Traitors draws to an end, attention is turning to the next edition of the main show.
Millions are set to tune into BBC One tonight as A-list traitors Alan Carr and Cat Burns attempt to continue their deceit of faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, and David Olusoga in a bid to win the prize pot, worth up to £100,000, for their chosen charity.
Traitors-mania has well and truly taken over the country, with reports suggesting that one in four UK adults have tuned into The Celebrity Traitors. As a result, excitement is high for the next edition of the main series, which first hit screens in 2022.
Here’s everything we know so far about series four - plus how you can get involved with the show.
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When is The Traitors back on TV?
A civilian version of The Traitors is indeed set to return for a fourth series early next year. However, the BBC have yet to confirm the launch date of new installment.
If we go by previous years, The Traitors has launched in the New Year for the past two series, launching the BBC’s primetime programming from the first week in January. Series three launched on January 1, while series two launched on January 3.
If we are to follow this pattern, it is likely that we will see series four of the main series on our screens in early 2026.
How to apply for The Traitors
Filming for series four took place in the Scottish Highlands in the summer, with applications closing for the edition earlier this year.
However, there is still a chance to sign up for the show’s fifth series, which will film next summer and is likely to air in 2027.
Applications are open right now and will close on May 31, 2026. You can find more information on the BBC Take Part website and the online application form can be found here.
You must be 18 years old or over to take part in the show, legally reside in the UK, and be able to be available for up to four weeks in summer/autumn 2026 to allow for filming.
The Celebrity Traitors finale airs at 9pm on Thursday, November 6 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will air a special reunion episode directly after the final finishes on BBC Two, with host Ed Gamble welcoming the celebrity player back to react to the finale result.