Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Bill Bailey revealed he was offered the role of hosting The Traitors, including the celebrity spin-off, but declined due to prior commitments. Bailey's representative confirmed he was approached by Studio Lambert in 2022 but was unavailable due to his nationwide tour, En Route to Normal. Claudia Winkleman has hosted the BBC One series since its inception in 2022, becoming synonymous with the show's distinctive style. Winkleman herself initially turned down the presenting role, only accepting after watching the original Dutch version, De Verraders. The Traitors franchise, under Winkleman's hosting, has achieved significant success, with the Celebrity Traitors finale breaking ratings records with 15.2 million viewers. In fullThe Traitors with no Claudia? Strictly star reveals he was offered presenter role firstThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Bill Bailey claims he was offered The Traitors hosting role
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Bill Bailey revealed he was offered the role of hosting The Traitors, including the celebrity spin-off, but declined due to prior commitments. Bailey's representative confirmed he was approached by Studio Lambert in 2022 but was unavailable due to his nationwide tour, En Route to Normal. Claudia Winkleman has hosted the BBC One series since its inception in 2022, becoming synonymous with the show's distinctive style. Winkleman herself initially turned down the presenting role, only accepting after watching the original Dutch version, De Verraders. The Traitors franchise, under Winkleman's hosting, has achieved significant success, with the Celebrity Traitors finale breaking ratings records with 15.2 million viewers. In fullThe Traitors with no Claudia? Strictly star reveals he was offered presenter role firstThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
