Maya Jama was pictured arriving at Inverness airport on Sunday afternoon, as she prepares to start shooting Celebrity Traitors.
The Love Island star has swapped the balmy temperatures of Spain and South Africa for Scotland, reportedly taking a huge pay cut to appear on series two of the BBC show.
Hours earlier Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh and EastEnders star Ross Kemp, 61, also touched down, before jumping into their cars to head to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Dressed down in a white t-shirt and cream trousers, Maya wore sunglasses and flashed a nervous-looking smile at airport staff.
Comedian Joanne McNally was also seen on the same flight, dressed in cycling shorts and also hiding behind some dark shades as she wheeled her luggage to the car.
Maya was reportedly the first star to be approached by Celebrity Traitors bosses in a bid to pull in a younger audience.
Maya Jama was pictured arriving at Inverness airport on Sunday afternoon, as she prepares to start shooting Celebrity Traitors
The Love Island star has swapped the balmy temperatures of Spain and South Africa for Scotland, reportedly taking a huge pay cut to appear on series two of the BBC show
The TV star was top of the producers’ wish list due to her ability to pull in a younger audience thanks to her Love Island hosting duties.
The 31-year-old was more than willing to take a huge £760,000 pay cut compared to her fee hosting the ITV dating show.
She is said to have took the £40,000 rate after falling in love with the series while watching it with her boyfriend Rúben Dias.
A source told The Sun: ‘She loved watching the first Celebrity Traitors series at home with boyfriend Rúben and is so excited to get filming She can’t wait to do some fibbing and be as deceitful as possible to try to win it’.
‘It has worked out perfectly that she can go straight from the Scottish castle to the villa in Majorca to film the summer Love Island series in June’.
The Celebrity Traitors series two cast was officially announced when the BBC dropped the first teaser trailer on Saturday, with Jerry Hall also seen heading to the castle over the weekend.
Shortly after the announcement, Jerry was spotted touching down in Inverness alongside Richard E Grant, Bella Ramsey and Amol Rajan, before jumping in cars to head to the Scottish Highlands.
After months of speculation over who could be following in the iconic footsteps of last year’s winner Alan Carr, in a quirky new trailer the 21 names were finally revealed.
Also heading to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands are Michael Sheen and James Blunt.
Comedians Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart and James Acaster will also be joined by Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Comedian Joanne McNally was also seen on the same flight, dressed in cycling shorts and also hiding behind some dark shades as she wheeled her luggage to the car
Dressed down in a white t-shirt and cream trousers, Maya wore sunglasses and flashed a nervous-looking smile at airport staff
Maya was reportedly the first star to be approached by Celebrity Traitors bosses in a bid to pull in a younger audience
The TV star was top of the producers’ wish list due to her ability to pull in a younger audience thanks to her Love Island hosting duties
The 31-year-old was more than willing to take a huge £760,000 pay cut compared to her fee hosting the ITV dating show
Irish star Joanne dressed for warmed temperatures in her cycling shorts and shades
Maya and Joanne were seen sharing a laugh on the tarmac after catching the same flight
EastEnders legend Ross Kemp was pictured arriving at Inverness airport on Sunday morning, ready to film series two of Celebrity Traitors
Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh was also seen climbing into her car ready to head to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands
The Celebrity Traitors series two cast was officially revealed on Saturday morning as the BBC dropped the first teaser trailer
The line up will be completed by mathematician Hannah Fry, broadcaster Amol Rajan, prankster King Kenny, Industry star Myha’la, Heartstopper’s Sebastian Croft and My Mad Fat Diary’s Sharon Rooney.
Set in airport arrivals, the trailer shows a line of actors standing with the iconic roundtable chalk boards revealing the names.
In the BBC’s announcement clip, people were seen holding signs at an airport with each of the celebrities names on them.
But in a hilarious nod to the show, many of the stars’ names were spelt wrong, such as ‘Rob Bucket’, ‘Miranda Heart’ and ‘Richardy Grant’.
Sharing the clip on Instagram on Saturday, the BBC wrote: ‘Host Claudia Winkleman will welcome an eclectic mix of people and personalities ranging from BAFTA and BRIT award winners through to social media stars plus some of the UK’s most cherished actors, comedians, presenters and beyond as the celebrities question who they can and can’t really trust, figure out who deserves to be banished and try to discover which of them is plotting murder under the cover of darkness.’
Celebrity Traitors Line-Up
Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall rose to fame in the 1970s and became one of the era’s most recognisable fashion icons (pictured in October)
The American model and actress, 69, rose to fame in the 1970s and became one of the era’s most recognisable fashion icons.
She’s also widely known for her high-profile relationship and marriage to Mick Jagger and later media mogul Rupert Murdoch, as well as her later stage and television work – appearing in 1989’s Batman.
Maya Jama
Celebrity Traitors cast revealed: Maya Jama and Jerry Hall lead the stars taking part in BBC series as they join legendary actor Richard Grant and comedian Romesh Ranganathan
The TV presenter, 31, is quickly becoming one of the UK’s most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island.
She is known for her impeccable sense of style and has carved out an impressive presenting career, working on everything from The Masked Singer to having her own eponymous BBC Radio 1 show Maya Jama.
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant is celebrated for his roles in everything from cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Pictured in November)
The beloved actor, 68, is a British national treasure, celebrated for his roles in everything from cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
He’s also known for his charismatic personality off-screen, earning a devoted following through his humour, memoirs, and social media presence.
Miranda Hart
Miranda Hart broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend
She broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend.
Miranda, 53, has since expanded into film, theatre, and presenting, earning acclaim for roles in projects like Call The Midwife.
James Blunt
James Blunt shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single ‘You’re Beautiful’
The singer-songwriter, 52, shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single ‘You’re Beautiful.’
He is known for his emotive ballads but has gained traction in recent years thanks to his dry, self-deprecating humour, becoming a popular social media presence.
Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan has been taking British TV by storm in recent years and is known for his deadpan delivery
The comedian, 48, has been taking British TV by storm in recent years and is known for his deadpan delivery.
He’s built a hugely successful career across stand-up, television, and radio, fronting hit shows like The Weakest Link, A League Of Their Own, The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan and Rob And Romesh VS.
Ross Kemp
Ross Kemp who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to be wanting to ‘challenge himself’
The 61-year-old, who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to be wanting to ‘challenge himself’.
An insider said: ‘He loves Traitors and thinks it’s a programme on another level, which is why he really wanted to take part. Ross loved the mix of psychological intrigue paired with some of the very physical trials that the group have to complete – both suit him perfectly.’
James Acaster
James Acaster is good friends with Ed Gamble who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble
The comedian, 41, is good friends with Ed Gamble who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble.
James emerged early on as a standout contender as bosses were said to be eyeing a mix of big-name personalities for the star-studded spin-off.
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen
The Welsh actor, 57, is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen.
He is also known for his fascinating portrayals of real-life figures like Tony Blair, Andrew Windsor and Chris Tarrant.
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game Of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us
The actor, 22, rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game Of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us.
They’ve been praised for their emotionally demanding roles early in their career, often portraying characters with a mix of toughness and vulnerability.
Rob Beckett
Best friend of fellow Traitors star Romesh, Rob Beckett is known for his high-energy and booming laugh
Best friend of fellow Traitors star Romesh, the stand-up comedian, 40, is known for his high-energy and booming laugh.
He’s a familiar face on UK panel shows and podcasts, co-hosting Rob & Romesh Vs and appearing on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Taskmaster.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, who found fame on The X Factor back in 2011
The singer, 34, rose to fame as a member of the girl group Little Mix, who won The X Factor back in 2011.
Leigh-Anne has since launched a solo career and is often outspoken on representation within the music industry.
Sharon Rooney
Sharon Rooney is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary
The Scottish actress is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary.
She has since built a versatile screen career with roles in comedy and drama across TV and film, including Hollywood flick Barbie and Scottish comedy sitcom Two Doors Down.
Joe Lycett
From headline-grabbing TV stunts to cleverly staged public pranks, Joe Lycett has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most inventive and unpredictable comics
From headline-grabbing TV stunts to cleverly staged public pranks, Joe, 37, has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most inventive and unpredictable comics.
His dramatic stunts resulted in him gaining two of his own TV shows, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back and Late Night Lycett.
Joanne McNally
Joanne McNally is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos, and modern life
The Irish comedian, 42, is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos, and modern life.
She’s become one of Ireland’s biggest comedy stars, with hit stand-up shows and the popular podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me which she hosts alongside Vogue Williams.
Hannah Fry
Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry is known for turning complex data into content which is engaging and accessible to viewers
The mathematician and broadcaster, 42, is known for turning complex data into content which is engaging and accessible to viewers.
She presents popular science documentaries and writes books that explore how maths quietly shapes everyday life.
Amol Rajan
Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television
The journalist and broadcaster has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television.
Formerly the media editor of BBC News, Amol, 42, has been a presenter on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 since 2021 and University Challenge on BBC Two since 2023.
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Julie Hesmondhalgh is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, which made history as the first transgender character in a British soap opera
The soap star, 56, is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, which made history as the first transgender character in a British soap opera.
Julie, who herself is not trans, starred as Hayley from 1998 until 2014 – when the character took her own life in a right-to-die storyline as she battled pancreatic cancer.
King Kenny
King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is a content creator known for prank videos and street-style social experiments
King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is a content creator known for prank videos and street-style social experiments.
With over 2 million subscribers on YouTube, plus 788,000 fans on Instagram and 623,800 on TikTok, King Kenny has built a huge online fanbase.
Myha’la
Myha’la is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry
The American actress, 30, is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry.
Elsewhere Myha’la has also starred in an episode of Black Mirror called Loch Henry as well as having roles in films Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave The World Behind.
Sebastian Croft
Sebastian Croft is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper
The British actor, 24, is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper.
He actually made his television debut as Young Ned Stark in Game Of Thrones and earned a BAFTA Children’s Award nomination for his role in Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans.
