The third episode of the second series of Celebrity Traitors delivered the expected intensity, featuring a high-stakes round table that resulted in the first successful banishment of a traitor. Richard E Grant, having adopted the strategy of openly revealing his status to fellow contestants in the bar, faced immediate scrutiny from the group. His gamble failed to pay off, marking the first time in the UK edition that a traitor was correctly identified and ousted by the faithful. Series two, spoiler warning: This article reveals details from the third episode of The Celebrity Traitors. Conflicting theories and a dramatic showdown from the Celebrity Traitors, we normally expect raised voices. The writing was on the castle wall, but as this year’s first round table got under way.
Addressing his fellow contestants during the tense session, Grant remarked, “Thank you for giving me an almost bingo full-house of votes. I have always wanted to be a traitor, and sometimes in life your dreams do come true.” The reveal triggered immediate jubilation among the other players. Ross Kemp was particularly animated, expressing his satisfaction with a forceful “get in there!” while others, including comedian Joanne McNally, admitted their genuine surprise. McNally, who had not voted for Grant, joked, “This is me with men all the time. I completely believed him!” With a vein-popping “get in there, ross Kemp was so happy it came out as borderline anger.
However, the victory for the faithful was short-lived. Julie Hesmondhalgh had observed Myha’la winking at Grant prior to the vote, leading her to suspect a deeper game. “It was traitor-on-traitor,” Hesmondhalgh declared, adding that she felt excited by the prospect of securing another win. Tensions were further compounded by the ongoing game of cat and mouse regarding remaining traitors. It was traitor-on-traitor,” she declared (it wasn’t). “I don’t know if anybody else saw it,” (we did). “I am so excited because I truly believe we can get two in a row,” (don’t count on it).
Following the round table, the remaining traitors, Maya Jama and James Acaster, retreated to the turret to deliberate their next move. Rather than committing a murder, they opted to recruit mathematician Hannah Fry. Fry, stunned by the offer, remarked, “I had both of you down as faithful!” Acaster later reflected on the volatile nature of the competition, quipping, “It’s changing a lot, this Traitors. It’s like the Sugababes.”
The following morning, players were surprised to find everyone gathered for breakfast, confirming no murder had taken place. This turn of events prompted speculation, with Miranda Hart noting that Fry seemed changed, while others debated the implications of the recruitment. During the latest challenge, participants utilized a battering ram to access crypts, with James Blunt taking a lead role in organizing the group’s efforts. Hart jokingly observed, “He was full army officer. I found it mildly erotic.” Actress Sharon Rooney was visibly shocked to find which players returned to breakfast during Thursday’s episode.
The task involved securing shields to protect against future threats. Myha’la and Fry navigated the challenge together, eventually deciding that Myha’la should hold the shield. Despite efforts by others to secure protection, a change in rules forced some players to relinquish their shields. While Rooney and Myha’la surrendered theirs, Jama managed to keep her shield hidden, maintaining her strategic advantage.
As the episode concluded, the social dynamics shifted once more. Myha’la, having become a target of suspicion, faced direct questioning from Hesmondhalgh regarding her transparency. Meanwhile, Rob Beckett adopted a strategy of total agreement to deflect attention, and Acaster jokingly suggested that eliminating James Blunt would simplify matters to avoid ongoing name-based confusion. Myha’la, eventually identified as a casualty of the evolving suspicions, confirmed her status as a faithful before leaving the game.
Program Information
- Schedule: Celebrity Traitors airs on Fridays at 20:00 BST on One and iPlayer.
- Audience Participation: Viewers are invited to share their experiences playing social deduction games at home or in social settings.
- Context: The show remains a fluid competition where loyalties are tested and strategies shift rapidly.
