Celebrity Traitors is officially back on our screens! After months of waiting, we finally know the 19 famous faces who will be gathering at the round table to banish their peers, under the watchful eye of Claudia Winkleman.
In fact, Claudia even admitted that hosting Celebrity Traitors was more nerve-racking than the original. ‘I think it was scarier, because all I wanted to do was chat to them and make them like me. But of course, I have to be extremely unlikable. It was tricky!,’ she said.
Tom Daley, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and Charlotte Church are among the A-Listers taking part. Another celeb who is convinced he has what it takes to survive in the castle is Niko Omilana. But where have you seen him before?
Who is Niko Omilana?
Nikolas Omilana, aka Niko, is an influencer and YouTuber who is known for posting prank videos. He gained further notoriety when he ran as an independent candidate in the 2021 London mayoral election and the 2024 UK general election. He received 49,628 votes in the election, which made him the highest-placed independent candidate – beating other popular independents Piers Corbyn and Laurence Fox.
His manifesto included: David Attenborough voicing all National Rail announcements, Sky TV to be free for struggling future prime ministers, Bucking Palace to become available on Airbnb, fixing potholes, making sure England win the Euros, introducing podcast licences to stop everyone making one, turning the House of Lords into an affordable housing unit and sending politicians age 44 (Rishi Sunak at the time) to the front line.
Now, he thinks his powers of persuasion as an aspiring politician could come in useful on the game. ‘I sold myself as the only honest politician a lot, so I’ll hopefully play on that honesty in the game. I’m quite good at being persuasive so I’m hoping that I’ll be able to use that for sure. Also, sitting back and observing, maybe stealing other people’s tactics, seeing where I might be able to manipulate,’ he said.
How old is Niko Omilana?
Niko was born 4 March 1998, making him 27 years old.
Where is Niko Omilana from?
Nikolas Omilana was born in London to an English mother and a Nigerian father. However, he grew up in Stafford in the West Midlands.
Is Niko Omilana a Faithful or a Traitor?
Niko is a Faithful in The Celebrity Traitors and is banking on the other celebrities (many of whom are household names) not knowing who he is. However, he was rumbled in the very first episode as Stephen Fry recognised that he’s a famous internet prankster.
Why did Niko Omilana go on Celebrity Traitors?
Speaking to the BBC, Niko admitted he thinks him and the show are a great match. ‘Of all shows, I feel like it is almost made for me to be on a show like this. It’s right up my street. The moment the opportunity came up I said yes, 100%,’ he said.
And he thinks his career will stand him in good stead. ‘I hope I’m going to bring a different way of way of thinking. I’m experienced in playing games similar to this and this is as big as it gets, really. I think I’ll try and spice it up a little, bring a little bit of sauce to the game. I’ll bring up the vibes, maybe a bit of chaos, just as much as I can,’ he said.
Is Niko Omilana in a relationship?
Yes, Niko is in a relationship with Instagram model Sophie (@soppyG). Little is known about their relationship beyond what they share on TikTok, but their fans love to see them together.
The Celebrity Traitors line up
Joining Niko at the round table for the first ever celebrity edition of The Traitors is:
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Clare Balding: Broadcaster and author known for her love of sport and animals.
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Lucy Beaumont: Comedian who’s a familiar familiar face from panel shows and sitcom Meet the Richardsons.
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Mark Bonnar: Scottish actor has starred in TV shows like Guilt, Apple Tree Yard, Catastrophe and Shetland.
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Cat Burns: Singer-songwriter was nominated for three Brit Awards for her 2022 hit Go.
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Alan Carr: Comedian hosts Interior Design Masters and attempts to fix up crumbling European houses with Amanda Holden.
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Charlotte Church: Welsh singer now runs a nature-based wellness retreat and educational project, and is a political activist.
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Ruth Codd: Irish actress has appeared in Netflix series The Midnight Club and The Fall of the House of Usher.
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Tom Daley: Gold medal-winning diving champion who’s now also a knitwear entrepreneur, podcaster and children’s author.
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Tameka Empson: Actress and comedian has played Kim Fox on EastEnders since 2009.
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Paloma Faith: Brit Award-winning singer has had six UK top 10 albums and has also acted in shows like Batman spin-off Pennyworth.
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Sir Stephen Fry: Erudite comedian, actor, author and presenter who most recently hosted game show Jeopardy.
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Kate Garraway: Presenter known for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway’s Life Stories and her daily Smooth Radio show.
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Celia Imrie: Beloved veteran British actress who has been in films like Calendar Girls, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Bridget Jones.
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Joe Marler: Rugby union prop who earned 95 caps for England until his retirement last year, and now hosts his own podcast.
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Nick Mohammed: Actor and comedian who got an Emmy nomination for playing Nate in Ted Lasso.
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David Olusoga: One of Britain’s most respected historians, who has fronted the BBC’s A House Through Time and other documentaries.
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Jonathan Ross: TV presenter with a long-running Saturday night chat show on ITV, and a panellist on The Masked Singer.
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Joe Wilkinson: Comedian and actor known for his deadpan delivery and bountiful facial hair.
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.
