The first season ofThe Celebrity Traitorshas captivated the nation, becoming a true television phenomenon. Now, the suspense reaches its peak as the finale looms, promising a night of shocking revelations and high-stakes deception.
The premise is brilliantly simple, yet endlessly compelling: a group of celebrities competing for a substantial cash prize, but hidden amongst them are Traitors determined to eliminate the Faithfuls one by one. Grueling challenges build the prize pot, while the Traitors skillfully manipulate and ‘murder’ their way towards victory.
This isn’t just a game for money; the entire pot is destined for charity, adding another layer of emotional weight to the betrayals. The fact that many of these celebrities are genuine friends outside the show only amplifies the drama – as evidenced by the unforgettable moment Alan Carr eliminated his close friend, Paloma Faith.
As the series nears its conclusion, only one Traitor has been exposed and banished: Jonathan Ross. But the remaining two, comedian Alan Carr and singer Cat Burns, are dangerously close to achieving their deceitful goal, skillfully navigating the final stretch of the game.
The BBC has confirmed the finale will air on Thursday, November 6th, at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The episode promises to be a gripping 70 minutes, ten minutes longer than previous installments, ensuring every twist and turn is fully explored.
The central question hangs in the air: will the Faithfuls successfully identify and banish all the Traitors, securing victory for themselves and the charity? Or will the Traitors manage to deceive everyone until the very end, absconding with the prize?
This celebrity version of the show features a slightly smaller cast – 19 contestants compared to the 22 in the civilian series – resulting in a more condensed, intense experience. The finale will be just the ninth episode, a shorter run than the twelve episodes of the previous seasons.
Immediately following the finale, fans can delve deeper into the drama with a special extended episode ofThe Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, airing on BBC Two and available on BBC Sounds. Host Ed Gamble will be joined by Claudia Winkleman and the finalists to dissect the events that unfolded in the Scottish castle.
The excitement isn’t confined to television screens. Select cinemas are offering screenings of the finale, complete with themed experiences. The Mockingbird Cinema in Birmingham is offering tickets with a welcome drink, donating all profits to a homeless support service.
Other venues, like The Light in Wisbech and Woolwich Works, are also hosting screenings with unique offerings, while pubs like The Red Lion in Leytonstone are embracing the show’s atmosphere. Fans are even organizing their own watch parties, eager to share the experience with friends.
The journey to the finale has been marked by shocking eliminations. Paloma Faith was the first to fall victim to a betrayal, swiftly followed by YouTuber Niko Omilana. Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley and EastEnders actress Tameka Empson were also eliminated, victims of the Traitors’ cunning strategies.
Ruth Codd and Clare Balding soon followed, while the shocking murder of Charlotte Church and the dramatic elimination of Mark Bonnar during a tense tie-breaker added further layers of intrigue. Comedian Joe Wilkinson and Sir Stephen Fry also found themselves banished from the castle.
More recently, Lucy Beaumont and Jonathan Ross were removed from the game, with Alan and Cat delivering the final blow to Ross. Celia Imrie met a dramatic end at the hands of Alan, and Kate Garraway was banished after failing to identify the lurking Traitors.
Now, the final showdown is set. Alan Carr and Cat Burns remain as the cunning Traitors, while rugby ace Joe Mahler leads the charge for the Faithfuls, hoping to secure the support of Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga to expose the deceivers and protect the charity’s prize.
