2 weeks Ago By Zoe Phillips
STARS of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors have been snapped arriving at a Scots airport ahead of filming. Nineteen big names are preparing to join Claudia Winkleman at Ardross Castle in the Highlands for the ultimate game of truth and deception. 8 Fans of the show put Alan Carr at the top of their line-up wishlists Credit: Northpix 8 Stephen Fry was the first name to be revealed by The Sun last year Credit: Northpix 8 Telly favourite Jonathan Ross will also be taking on the challenge Credit: Northpix 8 Tom Daley is hoping to make a splash on the show Credit: Northpix QI legend Stephen Fry, 67, was the first name to be revealed by The Sun last year.
He will be joined by comedian Alan Carr, 48, and Scottish Line of Duty actor Mark Bonnar, 56, who played DCC Mike Dryden in the cult series. Olympic swimming star Tom Daley, 30, is also among the competitors and will be joined by ITV talk show host Jonathan Ross, 64. Other celebs include pop star Paloma Faith, 43, BBC sports presenter Clare Balding, 54, and comedian Lucy Beaumont, 41.
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The Traitors is filmed at Ardross Castle, a stunning 19th-century castle situated approximately 25 miles north of Inverness. Most read in News TV PROP OF THE WORLD Scots Star Wars fan's dream comes true after huge role in hit Disney show FAITH-FULL Scots Line of Duty star joins Celebrity Traitors as full line-up revealed WHAT A BUMMER Doctor Who icon David Tennant STRIPPED of award after refusing photoshoot BRIDGE OF FLIES BBC teatime quiz flung into chaos as FLY wreaks havoc on telly set It serves as the primary backdrop for the show's intense gameplay , where contestants engage in strategic deception to win a cash prize of up to £120,000 . The castle's many rooms and shadowy corners create the ideal setting for contestants to plot their strategies and engage in psychological warfare against each other.
Speaking about filming at Ardross Castle during series one, Claudia said: "I thought I’ve been to beautiful places. "I have never been anywhere more beautiful than the Scottish highlands in my life. "It felt sometimes like we were in a painting if that’s not too cheesy.
"On day two we saw a double rainbow and everyone was like oh my gosh, and the crew were crying, there were baby deer, there was beautiful heather, there were ancient trees and an ancient loch. 8 Charlotte Church was in high spirits at the airport Credit: Northpix 8 Celia Imrie is keen to flex her muscles in Ardross Castle Credit: Northpix 8 Paloma Faith was revealed to be taking part by The Sun last October Credit: Northpix 8 Claire Balding is said to be a "genius signing" by insiders Credit: Northpix "We were all taking pictures. I FaceTimed my kids to say 'you’ve never seen anything like it, it’s magical'.
"And then, by day four, there had been another three double rainbows. "I mean, by the end of the three weeks where we had seen 50, it was like, 'don’t care'. But it’s just the most beautiful landscape.
" We told how Claudia was handed an the star spin-off thanks to the incredible ratings success of the programme's first three series. We also revealed how bosses went to extreme lengths in order to keep details surrounding the series a secret. But Claudia recently confessed she isn't allowed to have any of her A-list pals take part in the show.
She also confessed that she would love to take part in the programme as a contestant herself and find a substitute host but admitted she would be no good at the game herself. Read more on the Scottish Sun HOLIDAY'S OVER UK travel company forced to close with ALL future holidays cancelled AIR WE GO Shoppers run to Home Bargains as viral garden light returns with 'cute' twist The TV star said: "I would love to play that game. "I would not be very good at it but I would love to play.
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