AceShowbiz - The BBC has finalized a new three-year agreement to continue airing the popular psychological series The Traitors along with its spin-off, Celebrity Traitors. This deal ensures that both shows will remain part of the BBC’s lineup until at least 2030.

The broadcaster described the pact as a way to "secure the future of the smash hit multi-award-winning psychological series The Traitors," highlighting its commitment to delivering original, high-impact entertainment that engages viewers across the U.K. The shows are known for their intense blend of suspense, strategy, and drama, captivating audiences nationwide.

Produced by Studio Lambert Scotland, The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors continue to draw viewers with their signature mix of secrets, deception, challenging missions, banishments, and numerous dramatic twists, all set against the atmospheric backdrop of the iconic Ardross Castle.

The BBC further emphasized that this landmark deal solidifies iPlayer’s role as the U.K. home for the Traitors franchise. Alongside the BBC’s own versions, iPlayer will also feature international adaptations of the series from countries such as the United States, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Celebrity Traitors, which premiered on BBC One and iPlayer in October 2025, has become a major hit. It has averaged an audience of 14.9 million viewers throughout its run, peaking at 15.4 million for the finale. This success has made the series the top entertainment episode in the U.K. market since 2016 and the number one show across all genres and platforms in 2025.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at the BBC, expressed pride in maintaining the relationship with The Traitors until 2030 and praised the exceptional team at Studio Lambert Scotland for their work. She also expressed excitement about sharing many more thrilling moments with audiences across the country in the future.

Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, called The Traitors a genuine television phenomenon, particularly in the U.K., and conveyed enthusiasm about continuing the series with the BBC. He highlighted that viewers can look forward to more years filled with strategy, suspense, and unexpected twists as the franchise evolves.