DR Hannah Fry is the latest name to sign for the new series of The Celebrity Traitors.
The science and technology expert has made a string of show for the BBC including The Secret Genius Of Modern Life.
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Dr Hannah Fry has been signed up to the new series of Celebrity Traitors Credit: Getty
The first series of the celebrity version was a huge success Credit: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells
Dr Fry, 42, will head north of the border this weekend to start filming the show hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
The Cambridge graduate and mum-of-two is a maths whizz who was previously a professor at University College London.
A show insider said: “Dr Fry very much ticks the ‘academic’ box filled last year on the show by Dr David Olusoga, who of course made it to the final.
“She isn’t just a brainbox, however, she has a great personality and already has a loyal band of followers thanks to her BBC shows.
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James Acaster has also reportedly signed up Credit: Getty
Michael Sheen is also a name in the mix for the next series Credit: PA
“It’s fair to say there are going to be some very clever people taking part this year.”
Among the other names taking part in The Celebrity Traitors are comedian James Acaster, actor Richard E Grant, stand-up star Joanne McNally, thespian Michael Sheen and University Challenge host Amol Rojan.
The show, filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, is expected to air later this year on BBC One.
A spokesman for the BBC said: “We are not commenting on speculation and details for The Celebrity Traitors series two will be announced in due course.”
