The Traitors hopefuls can now put themselves forward for a shot at the castle, with applications officially open for series 6 of the BBC hit.
The broadcaster has confirmed the reality competition will return, and casting teams are searching for people ready to take on the roles of Traitors and Faithfuls.
With The Celebrity Traitors currently gripping viewers, the latest announcement gives fans the chance to imagine themselves plotting, scheming and trying to survive the game.
If watching the action unfold at Ardross Castle has left you convinced you could outwit the competition, here’s everything you need to know about applying for the next series.
The Traitors UK: Series 6 confirmed
The BBC’s hit reality show has another series on the way, with casting for its sixth run now under way.
The most recent series of The Traitors UK launched on New Year’s Day this year and concluded on January 23. Traitors Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby ultimately took the crown in series 4.
Applications for series 5 were already open at the time, with that instalment expected to have finished filming ahead of its planned January 2027 broadcast.
Now, attention is turning to series 6. The next group of contestants is expected to head to Scotland for filming next year, which typically takes place in June. The series is then expected to air in January 2028.
How to apply for The Traitors series 6
Want to put your own poker face to the test? Applications for The Traitors UK series 6 are now open, coinciding with the return of The Celebrity Traitors to BBC One.
The official Traitors UK Instagram account shared the casting news, announcing: “Is it your turn to enter the castle? We’re thrilled to announce that casting is now open for series six of #thetraitors!”
Anyone interested can fill in the application form, where producers set out what they’re looking for.
It states: “The Traitors is back, and we are looking for fun, smart and strategic players to take part in the ultimate game of trust and treachery!
“The Traitors is a competition series built on strategy, suspicion and deception, filmed in the Scottish Highlands. A team of players will compete in a series of missions, the more missions they complete successfully, the bigger the prize pot.
“However, hidden amongst the players are the ‘Traitors’. The Traitors meet in secret and decide who to eliminate from their fellow players known as the ‘Faithful’.
“The aim for the Traitors is to stay undetected until the end, the aim for the Faithful is to banish all of the Traitors before the game ends. Throughout the series, there will be twists, turns, rigorous challenges, shocks and surprises for the players.
“Expect trickery, betrayal and backstabbing. Do you have what it takes to play?”
How old do you have to be?
There are some firm eligibility rules for anyone hoping to join the cast. Applicants must be at least 18 and have the legal right to live in the UK.
They must also be available for up to four weeks of filming in summer 2026, according to the application requirements.
The form includes a section covering diversity, equality and inclusion, alongside the usual personal details, such as date of birth and address.
Applicants must also choose whether they would prefer to play as a Faithful or a Traitor, and explain their reasoning. With limited space to make their case, hopefuls will need to give casting directors a compelling answer.
However, picking a side on the form doesn’t guarantee which role they will get. The application makes that clear, stating: “Please note that if selected to take part, we will determine, in our sole discretion, who will be a Traitor or a Faithful.”
When do you have to apply by?
Anyone hoping to join the sixth series has until May 31, 2027, to submit their application.
However, the BBC warns that the deadline isn’t necessarily set in stone. The application states the closing date “may be extended or closed, for any reason, at our discretion without notice.”
So if you’re serious about entering the castle, don’t leave it until the last minute. Good luck!
- The Celebrity Traitors continues at 8pm on BBC One on Thursday October 22, 2026.
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