The UK entertainment scene has been abuzz with notable events, from star-studded appearances at Wimbledon to the return of popular reality TV shows featuring celebrities.
At Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Wednesday, the Royal Box was graced by a dazzling array of celebrities, including Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena, Dave Grohl, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Judd Apatow, Leslie Mann, and Dominic Cooper. Their presence added to the excitement as tennis champions Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Briton Emma Raducanu advanced to the third round. Sabalenka admitted she avoided looking at the VIP guests to stay focused, later planning to check social media to see who was present. Raducanu acknowledged the added pressure of performing in front of such notable spectators, trying to stay focused during play. The Royal Box remains an invite-only section, renowned for hosting luminaries across entertainment and sports during the prestigious Grand Slam event.
In the realm of reality television, "Celebrity Big Brother 2025" has returned, airing nightly on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, with its live final scheduled for April 25 at 9pm. Hosted again by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the show features spin-offs including Late & Live and a nightly live stream. This year’s celebrity housemates include EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, Mickey Rourke, Jack P Shepherd, Olympic athlete Daley Thompson, and JoJo Siwa, among others. As of now, Chesney, Chris, Danny, Donna, Jack, and JoJo are the six finalists competing for the top prize. The house has moved to a new location, and viewers can connect with the show through behind-the-scenes content and late-night coverage. Previous winner David Potts won the 2024 season. The show continues to gain popularity, with over 100 million streams on ITVX, and features include exclusive interviews with evictees and commentary from hosts and guest celebrities.
Additionally, "Celebrity Traitors UK" is set to premiere on BBC One later in 2025, likely in late summer or early autumn, following the success of "The Traitors UK" season 3. Hosted once again by Claudia Winkleman, this celebrity edition will see well-known faces competing in the popular murder-mystery format. Confirmed participants include Tom Daley, Bob Mortimer, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, and Clare Balding, among others. The show, filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, will follow the usual format: celebrities will start as Faithfuls, with a few secretly selected as Traitors aiming to deceive the rest. Through missions, players build a prize fund of up to £120,000, with celebrities aiming to win up to £100,000 for charity. Regular banishments and “murders” spice up the gameplay, culminating in either the Faithfuls or a remaining Traitor claiming the prize. Rumored additional participants include Judy Murray, Lisa Riley, Richard Osman, and Daisy May Cooper. Production began in spring 2025, and fans can anticipate plenty of deception, strategy, and entertainment in this new twist on the hit series.
These events highlight the dynamic nature of the UK's entertainment industry, showcasing the continued popularity and influence of celebrities in both sports and television.
