Peter Crouch eyed for Celebrity Traitors
Peter Crouch is the latest big name in the frame to take part in Celebrity Traitors.
Peter Crouch has been approached for the Celebrity Traitors.
The former England striker is the latest big name being linked to the second series of the all-star version of the hit BBC game show - in which a group of Faithful have to hunt out the Traitors among them before they are "murdered" - because producers think he could attract a new audience, as well as entertaining viewers with the quick wit he has shown on his podcast and in punditry work.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “Producers think Peter would be brilliant.
“He’s sporty, competitive and really funny.
“They know landing him would be a big coup and bring a new type of viewer to the series.
“Plus they haven’t had an ex pro footballer on the show yet.”
YouTuber Specs Gonzalez, whose real name Ferdinand Umeh, is also said to be in talks to take part.
The source added: “He has a huge following.”
The programme is set to film in Scotland next month, and other names being tipped to take part include Michael Sheen, Danny Dyer and Joanne McNally.
Good Omens actor Michael is said to be seen as the show's biggest draw.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Michael has had a lot of practice playing lying, duplicitous and scheming men — the Traitors should be a breeze.
He is very much seen as a ‘big dog’ signing. Behind the scenes, everyone is hugely excited.
"Michael is a massive fan of the show so it makes total sense that he would want to be a part of it. This year’s show has some incredible names, a real blend of characters, and promises to be incredible."
It comes after a previously report suggested Celebrity Traitors bosses are "absolutely desperate" to land Stephen Graham as a contestant.
The Adolescence actor is also among those apparently being eyed as the "star signing" for the upcoming second series of the reality competition and producers think a stint in Ardross Castle would allow fans to get a glimpse of what the 52-year-old star is really like.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "They are absolutely desperate to nail down Stephen for the show. He would be their star signing.
"He is one of the most formidable actors of our generation, and the nation adores him, but no one really knows what he's like as a person, so there is a definite hunger among viewers to see what he is like in a more reality-based setting."
A BBC spokesman said: “We aren’t commenting on speculation and details for The Celebrity Traitors series two will be announced in due course.”
