Following a dramatic climax to the first-ever Celebrity Traitors, fans are already turning their attention to the highly anticipated return of the civilian version of the hit BBC show.
The celebrity edition concluded on November 6, 2025, with comedian Alan Carr emerging victorious as a Traitor, outwitting fellow stars Nick Mohammed, David Olusoga, Cat Burns, and Joe Marler to secure the £87,500 prize pot for his chosen charity.
When Will The Traitors Season 4 Be Released?
Good news for faithful fans: the wait for season four might not be as long as feared. The BBC has teased that the new season of the civilian series could arrive in early 2026.
A recently released teaser trailer confirmed the show will return in 2026, though an exact date remains under wraps. Filming for the fourth season was completed in June 2025, shortly after the celebrities finished their stay at Ardross Castle.
An industry source suggested a likely return around New Year's Day, mirroring the successful launch of season three on January 1, 2025. However, official confirmation from the BBC on the exact scheduling is not expected until early December, when the full Christmas and New Year TV lineup is announced.
A Glimpse Into The New Season
The BBC has already whetted appetites with a brand new teaser trailer, packed with the show's signature gothic drama.
The short clip features a hooded and cloaked figure walking through a courtyard, set to a dramatic and haunting rendition of Blondie's classic song, Heart of Glass. The video concludes with the figure walking off-camera and a simple, yet exciting, graphic: 'The Traitors: Coming 2026'.
Looking Back: A Recap of Past Winners
As we look ahead, let's remember how previous players have fared in the treacherous game.
Season One saw a triumphant victory for three Faithfuls—Aaron, Hannah, and Meryl—who successfully uncovered the final Traitor, Wilf, and shared over £100,000.
Season Two delivered one of the most shocking betrayals in the show's history. Traitor Harry managed to deceive Faithful Mollie until the very end, convincing her to banish fellow Faithful Jaz, before claiming the entire £95,000+ prize fund for himself.
In the most recent season three, Faithfuls Jake and Leanne correctly identified Traitor Charlotte, banishing her to win and equally split the £94,600 prize money.
Meanwhile, Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr revealed his winnings would be donated to Neuroblastoma UK, a children's cancer charity. He stated, 'The charity is so close to my heart that it all became a bit too much.'
