The Celebrity Traitors: Off-Screen Friendships and Past Collaborations Reshape Castle Dynamics
The Celebrity Traitors, which airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursdays and Fridays, explores the impact of contestants' existing relationships on their strategies. Romesh Ranganathan reminisced about a colonic mishap involving his friend Rob Beckett, while Joe Lycett highlighted his ties with James Acaster and Joanne McNally. Acaster, now among the traitors, views Romesh, Joe, and Rob as potential threats. Maya Jama minimized her connections, whereas Amol Rajan, the first contestant to be eliminated, had previously hosted Sheen and Lycett. Bella Ramsey and Sebastian Croft, known for their roles in Game of Thrones, also participated. Jerry Hall stood up for her neighbor Richard E Grant. Some players, like Sharon Rooney, face disadvantages due to a lack of connections. The upcoming episode is set to air on Thursday, October 8, at 8pm.
Key facts
- The Celebrity Traitors airs new episodes every Thursday and Friday on BBC One and iPlayer.
- Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett are close friends and have worked together on Rob & Romesh Vs and Mock the Week.
- James Acaster, a traitor, said fellow comedians Romesh, Joe, and Rob are his 'biggest threat'.
- Maya Jama attended Milan Fashion Week with Leigh-Anne Pinnock and appeared on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year with Joe Lycett and James Acaster.
- Amol Rajan was the first player murdered; he had previously hosted Michael Sheen and Joe Lycett on Radio 2.
- Bella Ramsey and Sebastian Croft both starred in season six of Game of Thrones.
- Jerry Hall has known Richard E Grant for 30 years and is his neighbour.
- The next episode airs Thursday 8 October at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer, with another on Friday 9 October.
Entities
Artists
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Rob Beckett
- Joe Lycett
- James Acaster
- Joanne McNally
- Maya Jama
- Amol Rajan
- Michael Sheen
- Ross Kemp
- Miranda Hart
- James Blunt
- Hannah Fry
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock
- Bella Ramsey
- Sebastian Croft
- Richard E Grant
- Jerry Hall
- Rupert Murdoch
- Julie Hesmondhalgh
- King Kenny
- Sharon Rooney
- Myha'la
- Niko Omilana
- Ruth Codd
- Siobhan Synnot
- Claudia Winkleman
- Alan Carr
- Paloma Faith
Institutions
- BBC One
- iPlayer
- Radio 2
- BBC Asian Network
- The One Show
- The Weakest Link
- Papyrus
- Brit Awards
- Milan Fashion Week
- Chelsea Flower Show
- Game of Thrones
- Little Mix
- The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Africa
- Westeros