According to the Daily Mail, TV producers view Crouch as a standout contender as they seek a mix of big-name personalities for the upcoming season. The outlet reported that an insider described producers as believing Crouch would be brilliant, citing his sporty, competitive, and funny nature, and that landing him would be a significant coup. Crouch himself has expressed admiration for the show, with the Daily Mail reporting he described loving Celebrity Traitors but questioning whether he could participate, stating he would want to be a traitor. Should he join, he would enter the game of deception at the Scottish castle alongside other celebrities in one of television's most talked-about formats.
Host Claudia Winkleman has confirmed the line-up for the second series is secured, expressing excitement about the participants. At a press conference, she stated that the people who make it are extraordinary and that she was incredibly lucky, adding she was grateful people want to play the game and excited about the participants but could not say more. The BBC's celebrity spinoff first aired in late 2025, with comedian Alan Carr winning as a traitor.
I love Celebrity Traitors but I don't know if I could go on it. I'd be a traitor. Being a traitor is the one.
In addition to Crouch, award-winning actor Stephen Graham is also being considered by BBC bosses as a contender for the series. According to the Daily Mail, an insider described producers as absolutely desperate to secure Graham, viewing him as a potential star signing due to his formidable acting reputation and public adoration, though his personal demeanor remains less known. It is not yet confirmed whether Crouch or Graham have officially accepted offers to appear, and the full line-up and release date for the second series have not been publicly announced.