The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Episode 8: Air Time, Streaming Guide and What Happened in Episode 7

The Celebrity Traitors season 2 episode 8 arrives on Friday, 23 October at 8pm BST, airing on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer. The episode follows a dramatic seventh instalment that saw Ross Kemp murdered by poisonous perfume and Jerry Hall banished from the castle.

How to watch episode 8 in the UK

BBC iPlayer is the free option for UK viewers, though a TV licence is required to use the service. Episodes 1 through 7 are already available to stream, so newcomers can catch up before the new episode lands. No subscription is needed for iPlayer access.

Watching from outside the UK

Viewers abroad can use a VPN to connect to BBC iPlayer, subject to the broadcaster’s terms and conditions. This is a common workaround for accessing UK streaming services from overseas, but users should be aware that VPN use may breach terms in some cases.

International broadcasters and release dates

For audiences outside the UK, availability varies by region:

• United States: Peacock will stream the series in Q4 2026, with an exact date still to be confirmed.
• Canada: Crave is streaming episodes 1–6, with plans starting at CA$11.99 per month. It is unclear whether episode 8 will be added immediately.
• Australia: The show is free on 10 with an account, and also available on Paramount Plus.
• New Zealand: ThreeNow began streaming from 4 October.

Episode 7 recap: A murder in plain sight

Ross Kemp became the latest victim after being murdered with poisonous perfume. The method caused confusion among the faithfuls, with Sharon Rooney eventually identifying the perfume as the murder weapon. The episode also saw Jerry Hall banished following a comment from Michael Sheen about having strong faithfuls, which was linked to her departure.

Earlier in the series, Richard E. Grant was banished first after revealing himself as a traitor. Julie Hesmondhalgh and Myha’la were also banished, while Bella Ramsey, Amol Rajan and Rob Beckett were murdered. Hannah Fry, a recruited traitor, was banished, and King Kenny took her place.

Current traitors and faithfuls

Maya Jama remains a traitor after making mistakes in a challenge. She was one of the original traitors alongside Richard E. Grant. James Acaster, Professor Hannah Fry and King Kenny were recruited as traitors, though Fry has since been banished. King Kenny has shown no hesitation about murdering, while James Acaster has expressed hangups about it.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been suspected by the faithfuls, partly due to what were described as villainous gloves. The traitors are now deliberating their next murder, with Miranda Hart, Joanne McNally and Sebastian Croft (Bash) among the possible targets.

Series schedule and finale

Season 2 consists of 10 episodes, one more than the previous season. After episode 8 on 23 October, episodes 9 and 10 will air on 29 and 30 October, with the final episode on Friday, 30 October.

A companion show, Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, is also available for viewers who want extra analysis and reactions.