BBC Starts New Celebrity Traitors Show

May 3, 2026, 18:56
UKEntertainment

Introduction

The BBC is filming the second season of Celebrity Traitors in Scotland.

Main Body

Twenty-one famous people went to Ardross Castle. There are actors, musicians, and comedians. People saw them at the airport in Inverness. Maya Jama is in the show. She loves this game. She took less money to be in the show because she likes it. Miranda Hart is also in the show. She was sick for five years. Now she is better and she is back on TV. Some people are the 'Traitors' and some are the 'Faithfuls'. The Traitors must lie to win. The winner gives money to a charity.

Conclusion

The show starts on BBC One in autumn 2026.

Learning

⚡ Quick Focus: The 'To Be' Switch

Look at how the story describes people and things using is, are, and was. This is the most important part of A2 English.

1. Now (Present)

  • One person: Maya Jama is in the show. →\rightarrow (Singular)
  • Many people: Twenty-one people are actors. →\rightarrow (Plural)

2. Before (Past)

  • One person: Miranda was sick. →\rightarrow (Past time)

3. The 'Action' Difference

  • Is/Are describes who they are or where they are.
  • Went/Took/Saw describes what they did.

Key takeaway for your level: Use is for one, are for many, and was for one person in the past.

Vocabulary Learning

filming (v.)
To record a movie or television show.
Example:The crew is filming the new episode in the studio.
season (n.)
A part of the year or a series of episodes.
Example:The second season of the show starts next month.
castle (n.)
A large, old building with high walls, usually for a king.
Example:They visited the historic Ardross Castle during the trip.
airport (n.)
A place where planes take off and land.
Example:People waited at the airport for their friends to arrive.
game (n.)
An activity with rules and a goal.
Example:Maya loves playing the game on the show.
charity (n.)
A group that helps people in need.
Example:The winner gave money to a charity.
autumn (n.)
The season after summer, when leaves fall.
Example:The show will start on BBC One in autumn 2026.
traitor (n.)
A person who betrays trust.
Example:Some people are the traitors in the game.
faithful (adj.)
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example:The faithful players stay honest.
lie (v.)
To say something that is not true.
Example:The traitors must lie to win the game.