Julie Hesmondhalgh, known for her role in Coronation Street, has announced her participation in The Celebrity Traitors. She aims to be a traitor hunter extraordinaire in the upcoming series. Hesmondhalgh is married to Ian Kershaw and has an Oldham connection. The show features contestants with different backgrounds, including those with academic qualifications and a contestant with a £70m net worth. The series has attracted media attention with predictions on the winner.