Huge Brit pop star and EastEnders legend revealed as new ‘big dogs’ in series two of The Celebrity Traitors

THE CELEBRITY Traitors’ new “Big Dogs” can be revealed as the countdown to the castle begins. The BBC has released a thrilling trailer that gave an insight into how celebs such as Michael Sheen, Maya Jama and Miranda Hart play the game. James Blunt will be one of the new ‘Big Dogs’ on The Celebrity Traitors Credit: BBC Hardman Ross Kemp will also be taking control right from the off Credit: BBC The Sun is choosing not to spoil too much action for fans but we can reveal that Ross Kemp and James Blunt ­immediately take control. The first mission certainly plays to their strengths. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! You’re Beautiful star James was an Army captain for six years before becoming a pop star. And away from his role as ­EastEnders’ Grant Mitchell, Ross is known for his hardman documentary work that’s seen him embedded with frontline troops in Afghanistan. More on Celebrity Traitors The trailer showed celebs trying to beat a ticking timebomb while on a pirate ship. A source said: “It was like ­muscle memory, Blunty and Ross went into alpha male mode and were in total control, giving orders. “They’re definitely the early big dogs.” Rugby ace Joe Marler coined the term “Big Dogs” last series for Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry. Most read in TV Jonathan Ross was one of the original ‘Big Dogs’ Credit: BBC Stephen Fry was also coined a ‘Big Dog’ on the first Celeb series Credit: BBC Other cast members this time include Jerry Hall, Corrie’s Julie Hesmondhalgh, Romesh Ranganathan, actress Bella Ramsey and Hannah Fry. They are all hoping to win £100,000 for their chosen charity. Comment now