Celebrity Traitors Enlists War Zone Counselor

Celebrity Traitors bosses have drafted in a counsellor experienced in managing war zones for the stars that are filming the gruelling show. 

The first series of the celebrity version of the popular programme hit our screens in October last year and saw , 49, win £87,500 for his chosen charity Neuroblastoma UK. 

After a nail-biting season, fans were left jumping for joy when a second was confirmed - and filming started earlier this month. 

And according to The Sun, mental health expert Tanya Taylor-Wright was recently spotted at the Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands to 'look out for the welfare of the competitors'. 

As viewers will know, the show follows a group of celebrities figure out who is a Traitor and who is Faithful in the 'ultimate game of deceit and betrayal'.

A BBC Traitors spokesperson told the publication: 'Since the first series in 2022, we have had a dedicated welfare team and psychological support on hand who monitor and regularly speak to the players in private to ensure they feel comfortable throughout the process.

'Our priority is and will continue to be supporting the well-being of the cast.' 

The Daily Mail has contacted the BBC for comment. 

According to her website, Tanya is an 'accredited psychotherapist, counsellor, media mental health practitioner, group therapist and trainer'. 

She has shared her expertise and given support on reality shows such as Celebrity Traitors, The Traitors and Squid Game The Challenge.

Other work credits include Helmand – Tour of Duty, The Downfall of Huw Edwards and Ambulance. 

Earlier this month it was revealed that the BBC were busy setting up for The Celebrity Traitors as the iconic Ardross Castle in Scotland was transformed ahead of the new series.

Seven Land Rovers were parked at the front of the castle ahead of the stars' arrivals. 

The Beeb have reportedly been forced to double its £1million Celebrity Traitors budget for its second and most star-studded series yet.

The A-list line-up was officially announced when the broadcaster dropped the first teaser trailer.

Maya Jama, 31, Romesh Ranganathan, 48, Bella Ramsey, 22, Richard E. Grant, 69, James Blunt, 52, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 34, Sebastian Croft, 24, King Kenny, 29, Miranda Hart, 53, are taking part in the show this year.

They will be joined by Amol Rajan, 42, Joe Lycett, 37, Michael Sheen, 57, Joanne McNally, 43, Myha'la, 30, Julie Hesmondhalgh, 56, Sharon Rooney, 37, Ross Kemp, 61, James Acaster, 41, Hannah Fry, 42, Jerry Hall, 69, and Rob Beckett, 40. 

Celebrity Traitors won two gongs at the TV BAFTAs earlier this week. 

The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, won the reality category, as well as the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award - which was based on when Alan found out that he had won the series. 

Back in March this year it was revealed that the has signed a bumper three-year deal for both  and Celebrity Traitors. 

The Traitors, which is made by Studio Lambert Scotland, hit our screens in 2022 and has gone on to have four successful series. 

Meanwhile the celebrity version premiered its first series last year, following on from the success of the civilian series.

So fans can expect The Traitors series five on BBC One and iPlayer next year, followed by series six in 2028, series seven in 2029 and series eight in 2030. 

Celebrity Traitors series two will be back later this year, followed by series three next year, followed by a fourth in 2028 and a fifth in 2029.   

According to the Beeb, the shows 'will continue to promise audiences even more twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deception, banishments and, of course, murders aplenty from the now iconic Ardross Castle'.

And the renewed commitment 'reflects the BBC's ongoing investment in original, high-impact entertainment that captivates and brings together audiences'.