Amanda Holden gets second series of The Celebrity Inner Circle
The BBC has announced the return of the Amanda Holden-fronted Saturday night game show, The Celebrity Inner Circle.
The Celebrity Inner Circle is returning with a second series.
Host Amanda Holden is thrilled that six new contestants will get the chance to pair up with a star in a bid to reach the final, where two players have to make the ultimate decision, whether to split the cash prize or for one to savagely take it all and leave the other with nothing.
The 55-year-old star said: "It’s a joy that The Celebrity Inner Circle returns to BBC primetime for a second series of backstabbing, betrayal, and a sprinkle of team play! This is not just a quiz show, it’s a real mind game. My jaw was on the floor throughout the first series at the level of deception!
"It’s truly wonderful that I’m left to improvise with my script on this show, and I guarantee you a mini skirt, high heels and a lash on top of a brilliant show of trust - with no obligation to tell the truth!
"Only the viewer at home really knows what’s truly going on, so shouting at the telly throughout Series 2 for all the right reasons is guaranteed!"
The BBC has ordered eight new episodes of the high-stakes Saturday night BBC One game show, instead of six like the first series - which aired in October 2025, and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Kalpna Patel‑Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said: "Under the watchful eye of our charmingly witty host Amanda, The Celebrity Inner Circle will once again see famous faces paired with members of the public as they try and bluff their way to the exciting end game.
"We’re thrilled to bring it back bigger than before, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what’s in store for series two."
Multi‑award‑winning production company Tern, a Zinc Media Company, is back producing the second season of The Celebrity Inner Circle.
David Marshall, Creative Director at Tern, said: "We’re thrilled to be back with a second series of The Celebrity Inner Circle.
"It’s a game of trust, and when it counts, the art of the perfectly timed shafting. Throw in Amanda Holden and her mischievous sparkle, along with some famous faces, and you have a Saturday night worth staying in for.
"We’re proud to be flying the flag for Scotland on a major BBC entertainment show once again!"
Despite an air date yet to be announced for series two of The Celebrity Inner Circle, applications are open for contestants to take part, and they can contact theinnercircle@terntv.com for more information.
