Bella Ramsey is taking on a very different kind of role as they join the star-studded cast of BBC’s “The Celebrity Traitors” season 2.
The “Last of Us” breakout will appear alongside “Industry” star Myha’la in the upcoming installment of the hit reality competition series.
Ramsey’s latest move comes after they opened up about wanting to move beyond the roles that made them famous, including “Game of Thrones” and “The Last of Us,” and focus more on projects that genuinely interest them. The actor also spoke candidly about their experience after coming out as non-binary, admitting that the public reaction has been “a mixed bag.”
Ramsey and Myha’la are swapping scripted drama for reality TV mind games as they join the star-studded cast of “The Celebrity Traitors” Season 2.
The BBC has confirmed that “The Last of Us” breakout and the “Industry” lead are among the 21 celebrities set to compete in the highly anticipated second season of the hit reality competition series.
They will head to the Highlands alongside an eclectic lineup that includes Oscar-nominated actor Richard E. Grant, singer James Blunt, and “Love Island UK” host Maya Jama.
The cast also includes journalist social media star King Kenny, former Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, “Miranda” star Miranda Hart, “EastEnders” actor Ross Kemp, and “Heartstopper” actor Sebastian Croft.
‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2 Begins Filming
“The Celebrity Traitors” is a spinoff of the BBC’s hit reality series “The Traitors,” which, like its American counterpart, is based on the Dutch competition show “De Verraders.”
Returning host Claudia Winkleman will once again oversee the chaos as the celebrities battle it out for a prize pot of up to £100,000, which will go to their chosen charities.
According to reports, filming is already underway at Ardross Castle in Scotland, with several celebrities, including Ramsey, spotted arriving at the venue, per Metro.
The show is expected to debut this autumn, although an official premiere date has yet to be announced. Producers will likely be hoping to replicate the success of the first season, which drew an average of 14.9 million viewers.
Viewers React To Star-Studded ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Lineup
Fans are already weighing in on the newly announced “Celebrity Traitors” lineup, with many sharing their excitement over the stars set to enter the castle.
However, some viewers were also quick to point out the absence of rumored names they had hoped to see on the show.
One of the biggest disappointments for fans appeared to be “League of Gentlemen” star Steve Pemberton, who many had predicted would feature in the upcoming season.
“The announcement for the new series of Celebrity Traitors is such a rollercoaster,” one fan wrote on X. “What do you mean I am screaming because Michael Sheen and James Acaster are in, but also because Steve Pemberton is not??”
Bella Ramsey Wants To Move On From Roles Like ‘GOT’
Meanwhile, Ramsey recently made headlines after saying they’d like to drift from playing roles as they did on “The Last of Us” and “Game of Thrones” to those they find interesting and have a liking for.
“I’m really steering away from … I mean, things like The Last of Us and Game of Thrones,” Ramsey told The Hollywood Reporter back in February.
Although the 22-year-old actress described featuring in those movies as an “absolutely incredible experience” and admitted they served as “launchpads” for their career, Ramsey noted that they’re set to take on new challenges going forward.
“Now I’m in this position where I understand the privilege of being able to choose and to do the projects that interest me, even if they have no budget. I don’t care. That’s how I’ve always done it in my career,” Ramsey said.
Bella Ramsey Reflected On Coming Out As Non-Binary
Ramsey, who first came out as non-binary in 2023, recently opened up about the mixed feelings they have had since making their identity public.
The actor admitted that part of them regrets speaking about it openly because they did not want it to become a major headline.
“Part of me looks back, and I wish that I didn’t, because I didn’t want it to become a headline and a big thing,” Ramsey told The Observer.
They added that they now understand why such a remark would attract attention, but said they “didn’t really understand that” at the time.