BBC ‘planning celebrity version of The Traitors after huge success’

The BBC is reportedly planning a celebrity version of The Traitors after the first series of the reality competition was a hit with viewers.

Thursday’s episode of the show saw host Claudia Winkleman announce contestants Hannah Byczkowski, Aaron Evans and Meryl Williams as the winners, with the trio splitting the £101,050 prize money between them.

And well known celebrities are said to be already lining up to take part in a new star-studded edition of the series. 

Big plans: The BBC is reportedly planning a celebrity version of The Traitors after the first series of the reality competition was a hit with viewers (contestant Aaron Evans pictured)

An insider told the Mirror: ‘Everyone’s been thrilled with how much love there’s been for The Traitors and a celebrity version is a natural next step.

‘Viewers will get to see different sides of some big names as they try to manipulate others or uncover the truth about fellow players.’

Presenter Claudia is hoping some big names will appear, with the star naming some people she would like to see appear.: ‘Victoria Coren, Kirsty Young, Adam Woodyatt, Stephen Fry, Alison Hammond… let’s do that,’ she said.

Champions: Thursday’s episode of the show saw host Claudia Winkleman announce contestants Hannah Byczkowski (pictured), Aaron Evans and Meryl Williams as the winners

Special edition: Well known celebrities are said to be already lining up to take part in a new star-studded edition of the series (series one winner Meryl Williams pictured)

MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.

Famous fans of the show include television presenter Rylan Clark, radio DJ Greg James, Loose Women panelist Judi Love and Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews.

BBC Radio 2 presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing star Richie Anderson has also been watching, while actress Kathy Burke was glued to the first series.  

All stars: Famous fans of the show include television presenter Rylan Clark, radio DJ Greg James, Loose Women panelist Judi Love and Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews (host Claudia Winkleman pictured)

The nail-biting show came to an end on Thursday evening as Hannah, Aaron and Meryl won the whopping prize fund of £101,050, split evenly between them.

Following her win, Meryl revealed that she hopes to follow in host Claudia Winkleman’s footsteps and become a presenter, while both Hannah and Aaron are heading in a new career direction after quitting their jobs.  

Hannah had walked away from her job doing care assessments ahead of the show and she now plans to become a full-time comedian. 

Aaron also quit his job as a property agent and will go travelling in 2023, which he plans to document on YouTube.

Champs: The nail-biting show came to an end on Thursday evening as Hannah, Aaron and Meryl won the whopping prize fund of £101,050, split evenly between them