BBC ‘planning celebrity version of The Traitors after huge success’

The BBC is reportedly planning a celebrity version of The Traitors after the first series of the reality competition was a hit with viewers.

Thursday’s episode of the show saw presenter Claudia Winkleman announce contestants Hannah Byczkowski, Aaron Evans and Meryl Williams as the winners, with the trio dividing the £101,050 prize between them.

And it is said that well-known celebrities are already lining up to take part in a star-studded new edition of the series.

An informant told the Mirror: ‘Everyone is delighted with the love there has been for Los Traidores and a celebrity version is the next natural step.

“Viewers will be able to see different sides of some big names as they try to manipulate others or find out the truth about their fellow players.”

Host Claudia expects some big names to show up, and the star names a few people she’d like to see show up: “Victoria Coren, Kirsty Young, Adam Woodyatt, Stephen Fry, Alison Hammond… let’s do it,” she said.

MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.

Celebrity fans of the show include TV presenter Rylan Clark, radio DJ Greg James, Loose Women panelist Judi Love and Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews.

BBC Radio 2 presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing star Richie Anderson has also been watching, while actress Kathy Burke was glued to the first series.

The nail-biting spectacle came to a close on Thursday night when Hannah, Aaron and Meryl won the massive prize pool of £101,050, split evenly between them.

After her win, Meryl revealed that she hopes to follow in the footsteps of host Claudia Winkleman and become a presenter, while both Hannah and Aaron head in a new professional direction after leaving their jobs.

Hannah had quit her job doing care assessments before the show and now plans to become a full-time comedian.

Aaron has also quit his job as a real estate agent and is going on a trip in 2023, which he plans to document on YouTube.