TV legend confirms he will join celebrity version of The Traitors after being top of presenter Claudia Winkleman’s wish list

STEPHEN Fry has agreed to join the celebrity version of The Traitors.

The TV veteran was at the top of presenter Claudia Winkleman’s wish list for the BBC reality show about betrayal.

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Insiders told The Sun that Blackadder comedian Stephen, 67, was approached and said yes.

A source said: “Claudia put Stephen at the top of her list of celebrities she would like to have in The Traitors and Stephen has made it clear he would be open to it.

“Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was eager to have him on board.

“There are no contracts signed yet, but he has told the show bosses that they have to name a time and date and he will be there.”

Others on Claudia’s wish list for filming next year include Only Connect quiz presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell and actors Adam Woodyatt and Andrew Garfield.

The Sun first announced in January that the BBC had ordered a spin-off of their ratings hit.

Our story from last week was confirmed and it was said that casting had begun.

The second season of The Traitors attracted approximately four million viewers per night, with even more viewers watching the series again via the broadcasts.

Insiders believe the celebrity series could easily surpass it.

One commented: “The Traitors has been a huge success for the BBC and the celebrity version of the show will make for great viewing figures.”

A BBC spokesman said: “We do not comment on speculation.”