First look at new series of Celebrity Hunted

Following a very successful series last year, which featured names such Denise Welch, Giovanni Pernice and Duncan James, Channel 4 bosses have renewed popular spin-off show Celebrity Hunted, with filming now complete!

Bosses have now unveiled the full line-up of famous faces who will take part in Celebrity Hunted in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, as well as the all-important start date and first look images.

When is it on TV?

Channel 4 have now confirmed Celebrity Hunted will begin on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 9pm.

Ian Dunkley, Factual Entertainment Commissioning Editor for Channel 4, said: ''When celebrities go on the run and are forced to engage the help of us mere mortals, chaos and comedy inevitably ensue. Hunted down by a motivated team of police and security professionals, this series reveals what it takes to remain hidden when everybody knows what you look like.’’

Which celebs have signed up?

Bosses have revealed which celebs are on the run, incuding:

Check out the line-up below:

Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu (Strictly Come Dancing professionals)

Chris Taylor and Toby Aromolaran (Love Island stars)

Scarlette and Stuart Douglas (TV presenters, property experts and siblings)

Laura Smyth and Jen Brister (Comedians and actors)

Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy (Actors)

JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan (TV presenter and disability advocate)

Speaking during an episode of Lorraine last year, Strictly dancers Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu said: "We are currently fugitives on the run for Stand Up To Cancer. We're going to have to get going now because our cover is blown.

"Catch us if you can, hunters!"

On Tuesday 28th July, first look images from the new series were released, showing the celebs on the run from the team of Hunters.

Is there a trailer?

Yes! The trailer was released earlier in July. Check it out below:

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What channel it it on?

Celebrity Hunted airs on Channel 4.

Matt Bennett, Director of Programmes for Shine TV, says: “Celebrity Hunted is the only TV series – alongside its cousin, Hunted – which continues to remind us of the powers of the state in an entertaining and engaging way. This is our most ambitious series yet, beginning with a breathtaking aerial launch amongst the skyscrapers of London, then a daring escape at the end of the run for any who evade capture… with a great deal of entertaining mischief in between.”

How can I watch old series?

You can watch old series of the show on Channel 4's streaming service.

TV series Hunted first hit our screens way back in 2015, with members of the public teaming up to go 'on the run' as 'fugitives' across Great Britain, attempting to escape a team of Hunters made up of former and serving police officers.

There's since been seven series of Hunted, with six celebrity editions. Celebs to take part in previous series include the likes of Spencer Matthews, Chris Hughes, Lydia Bright, Ollie Locke, Katya Jones, Christine McGuinness and Lucrezia Millarini.

Celebrity Hunted will return on 3rd August 2026.