Jeremy Clarkson reveals he's working on show to rival Celebrity Traitors that will be 'bigger' than Clarkson's Farm

Published: 07:22 EDT, 30 September 2026 | Updated: 07:42 EDT, 30 September 2026 Jeremy Clarkson is working on an 'unbelievably ambitious' new show to rival The Traitors.The Clarkson's Farm star, 66, has finished filming series six of his Amazon Prime Video programme, and he is now setting out to make an impressive new project in a bid to stand out from the other shows around.Speaking to Loose Women star Jane Moore and his daughter, blogger Emily Clarkson, about TV production at the RTS Convention in London. He said: 'We're currently thinking about what we're going to do after Clarkson's Farm and it's going to have to be something bigger – to stand out, to protect us from the onslaught from underneath (from new media). 'It has to be unbelievably ambitious, like, where people go: 'What the f**k are you doing? that's an incredible show!' Jeremy Clarkson is working on an 'unbelievably ambitious' new show to rival The Traitors Celebrity Traitors will return to screens on October 1, and will see 21 celebrities go head-to-head in the ultimate game of treachery and betrayal (pictured host Claudua Winkleman) 'The Traitors is a very good example. They get proper celebrities on that and it's a great show. Television has to get bigger, lose scheduling and get better, I actually think that TV in this country can only survive – and should do this – if the whole lot merge. BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and 5'. Jeremy added the channels could merge as 'Britfix' to make 'bigger, better and fewer programmes' which could then compete against the huge numbers social media and online shows are bringing in. Celebrity Traitors will return to screens on October 1, and will see 21 celebrities go head-to-head in the ultimate game of treachery and betrayal. Joining host Claudia Winkleman in the Scottish Highlands are Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha'la, Professor Hannah Fry, Richard E Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney complete the line up. The series will begin with an extra-long opening episode and the launch night will also see a new bonus special airing. Reflecting on the surreal experience of appearing alongside friends he has known for years, comedian Rob said: 'I think I'll just find the whole scenario hilarious because it's just so surreal to be around that group of people, and to be with a few people I know.'Romesh, obviously everyone knows we're such good friends, but Joe Lycett and James Acaster, I did gigs with them nearly 20 years ago, in pubs in Soho in front of eight people, and now all of a sudden we're in this situation.'The Celebrity Traitors line-up 2026 Jerry HallJerry Hall, 70, rose to fame in the Seventies and became one of the era's most recognisable fashion icons Richard E GrantRichard E Grant, 69, is celebrated for his roles in everything from the cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody's Talking About Jamie James BluntJames Blunt, 52, shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single You're Beautiful Ross KempRoss Kemp, 62, who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to want to challenge himself Michael SheenMichael Sheen, 57, is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen Rob BeckettBest friend of fellow Traitors star Ranganathan, comedian Rob Beckett, 40, is known for his high energy and booming laugh Sharon RooneySharon Rooney, 37, is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary Joanne McNallyJoanne McNally, 43, is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos and modern life Amol RajanJournalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan, 43, has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television King KennyKing Kenny, 29, is a content creator known for his prank videos and street-style social experiments Sebastian CroftSebastian Croft, 24, is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper Maya Jama Maya Jama, 32, is quickly becoming one of the UK's most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island Miranda HartMiranda Hart, 53, broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda, which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legendRomesh RanganathanRomesh Ranganathan, 48, has been taking British TV by storm in recent years is known for his deadpan delivery James AcasterComedian James Acaster, 41, is good friends with Ed Gamble, who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu Bella RamseyBella Ramsey, 22, rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game Of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us Leigh-Anne PinnockLeigh-Anne Pinnock, 34, is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, which found fame on The X Factor in 2011 Joe LycettFrom TV stunts to clever public pranks, Joe Lycett, 38, has built a reputation as one of Britain's most inventive comics Hannah FryMathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry, 42, is known for turning complex data into engaging content for viewers Julie HesmondhalghJulie Hesmondhalgh, 56, is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street – the first transgender character in a British soap opera Myha'laMyha'la, 30, is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry