{"id":82694,"date":"2025-10-16T18:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/82694\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T18:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:16:09","slug":"celebrity-traitors-live-bbc-confirms-finale-details-as-three-faithfuls-in-firing-line-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/82694\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Traitors live: BBC confirms finale details as three Faithfuls in firing line tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traitors&#8217; celebrities start to suspect Jonathan Ross after first banishmentYour support helps us to tell the story<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 jEZjIj\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 jEZjIj\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 jEZjIj\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p>Your support makes all the difference.Read more<\/p>\n<p>Another Faithful looks doomed for banishment in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/celebrity-traitors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrity Traitors, <\/a>in what\u2019s set to be an eventful fourth episode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/bbc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBC<\/a> reality series.<\/p>\n<p>Traitors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/jonathan-ross\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Ross<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/alan-carr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alan Carr<\/a> and Cat Burns suggested at the end of last night\u2019s (15 October) episode that three celebrity contestants could be in the firing line for a \u201cmurder\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Ruth Codd, whose attempt to convince the group to banish Jonathan during Wednesday\u2019s round table ultimately proved unsuccessful, is one of the proposed victims, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/charlotte-church\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charlotte Church<\/a> and David Olusoga.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday\u2019s third instalment as crammed with drama from its opening moments. Early in the episode, we found out which star had the dubious honour of being the first to be banished from the game, as YouTube prankster Niko Omilana was voted out by his fellow celebrities in the opening moments.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after, Traitors Jonathan, Alan and Cat congregated in the turret to decide which star was next on their hit list. Olympian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/tom-daley\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Daley<\/a> was the unlucky victim, and his \u201cmurder\u201d sent shockwaves through the dining room as the remaining celebrities congregated for breakfast. <\/p>\n<p>After a successful run in the latest challenge, the stars headed to the next round table, with Ruth leading the charge against Jonathan, and managing to get a handful of others on side too, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/joe-marler\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Marler<\/a>, whose \u201cbig dog theory\u201d seems to have won over the Faithfuls.<\/p>\n<p>Alan and Celia Imrie also came under fire, but eventually, it was Tameka Empson who picked up the most votes, with Kate Garraway making the final decision. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/the-traitors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Traitors<\/a> continues on Thursday night at 9pm on BBC One. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244181\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Right, as we count down the minutes to the new episode, I\u2019m going to re-share a few of our best pieces about Celebrity Traitors so far.<\/p>\n<p>First up, we have this great review of the series, by Katie Rosseinsky. (They liked it!)<\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 19:02<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244164\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>The &#8216;big dog&#8217; theory, explained<\/p>\n<p>During yesterday\u2019s episode, rugby player Joe Marler and comedian Joe Wilkinson put forward the theory that one of the two \u201cbig dogs\u201d in the celebrity roster would have been selected as a Traitor \u2013 either Stephen Fry or Jonathan Ross.<\/p>\n<p>They were onto something, of course&#8230; but the inclusion of Stephen actually served to draw some of the heat away from Jonathan. <\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 18:21<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244150\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>A major hit for the BBC<\/p>\n<p>The broadcaster also revealed the latest viewing figures for this series of The Celebrity Traitors, confirming what we all might have guessed \u2013 lots of people are indeed watching.<\/p>\n<p>Per the BBC: \u201cThe first episode of The Celebrity Traitors has already been watched by over 11.7m viewers to date and continues to grow, with 2.2M 16-34 year olds tuning in, breaking its own record for most viewed episode of the programme. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis makes the series debut of The Celebrity Traitors the biggest unscripted episode across the UK market since 2022.\u201d (Not including events such as NYE Fireworks and The Coronation.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760638568_523_newFile-1.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(BBC)<\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 17:48<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244142\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Finale details revealed<\/p>\n<p>The BBC has today confirmed details for the series finale of Celebrity Traitors.<\/p>\n<p>The series will conclude on Thursday 6 November at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer, with a special 70-minute episode.<\/p>\n<p>People up and down the country will no doubt be pre-emptively mourning the Traitors-shaped hole in their lives&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 17:19<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244139\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A clip of the best moment from last night\u2019s episode&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Screen-and-stage veteran Celia Imrie breaking wind during a particularly tense moment.<\/p>\n<p>Gets funnier every time you see it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/FhPT7n0Y\/poster.jpg?width=720\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/tv\/culture\/celebrity-traitors-celia-imrie-farts-video-b2846360.html\" class=\"sc-1ximx57-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrity Traitors star breaks wind during crucial show moment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Celebrity Traitors star Celia Imrie broke wind during a tense moment in the show as host Claudia Winkleman introduced the contestants to their latest gruelling challenge. With each celebrity chained up inside a dark cabin awaiting instructions on Wednesday\u2019s show (15 October), Claudia said: &#8220;Welcome to the worst team-building away day experience in history&#8221; before Imrie passed wind and the group broke into laughter. &#8220;I just farted, Claudia. It&#8217;s nerves, but I always own up!&#8221;- the actor admitted, as the challenge &#8211; eventually &#8211; got underway.<\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 16:49<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244126\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just a few hours to go now until we find out who\u2019s getting the boot. <\/p>\n<p>In case you need a refresher, here\u2019s how to watch tonight\u2019s episode of The Celebrity Traitors, including info about what time it\u2019s on, and where&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 16:06<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244124\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>&#8216;Gutted&#8217; and &#8216;upset&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Tameka, who was banished from the show last night, has spoken about being voted off after being erroneously suspected of being a Traitor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m so upset&#8230; I even messed up my outro,\u201d she said, adding she wanted to \u201ccuss and carry on\u201d and specifically call out actor Mark Bonnar, who strongly suspected her of being a traitor.<\/p>\n<p>Louis Chilton16 October 2025 15:30<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244104\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Claudia Winkleman\u2019s stylist reveals all<\/p>\n<p>The presenter\u2019s stylist tells Daisy Lester the seven pieces everyone needs in their Winkleman-inspired wardrobe:<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Stolworthy16 October 2025 15:00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244103\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Who are the three celebrity Traitors?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s your lowdown on the Traitors as picked by host Claudia Winkleman.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Stolworthy16 October 2025 14:30<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2244102\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alan Carr certainly seems to be growing in confidence as the series goes on&#8230; Here\u2019s my colleague Helen Coffey\u2019s ode to the greatest Celebrity Traitors contestant of all time (yes, there\u2019s only been a handful of episodes, but we\u2019re sticking to our guns).<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Stolworthy16 October 2025 14:00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Traitors&#8217; celebrities start to suspect Jonathan Ross after first banishmentYour support helps us to tell the story From&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":82695,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[430,156,111,139,69],"class_list":["post-82694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-celebrities","tag-celebrities","tag-entertainment","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82694"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82694\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}