Celebrity Traitors called the worst post James Acaster reveal

Comedian James Acaster revealed himself as a Traitor during the penultimate episode of Celebrity Traitors (series two).

The admission came during Thursday's roundtable and led to Acaster’s banishment from the castle in a series-defining moment.

He told fellow contestants: "I just want to explain my situation.

"I was made a traitor without wanting to be.

"I’ve had a unique experience on this that no one’s had before, where I wanted to be a faithful, and that’s all I’ve wanted to be.

"I couldn’t just go, 'guys it’s me, vote for me,' but that’s all I can do really."

Acaster, 41, explained that he had deliberately drawn attention to the perfume bottles used in the 'murder' of Ross Kemp.

After receiving the most votes, he said: "When I came into this experience, I told Claudia (Winkleman, the show’s presenter) that all I wanted to be was a faithful, and all I wanted to do is go around this castle and try and help the faithfuls as much as possible catching traitors.

"I’m really proud to say that’s what I’ve been able to do, under the circumstances. I am, reluctantly, a traitor."

easily the most unprecedented twist in traitors history and in the end james got to play the game he wanted to all along 🥺 #celebritytraitors https://t.co/GzUNd9Pzd6

— beth ✨ (@raggedydocs) October 29, 2026

In a cutaway interview, Acaster added: "I’m glad that I was so faithful, that I couldn’t make it to the end as a traitor."

He became the second celebrity to reveal their Traitor status this series, following Richard E Grant, who outed himself shortly after being chosen and was subsequently banished.

Earlier in the episode, Sharon Rooney was 'murdered' and Joanne McNally was banished from the castle.

Viewers label new series of Celebrity Traitors "the worst" after James Acaster reveal

Many viewers took to social media to voice their disappointment with Acaster’s reveal, with some calling this "the worst" series yet.

One fan, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "Well, that’s celebrity traitors ruined."

Another commented: "Spineless celebrity spoiling the whole essence of the programme.

"He was getting banished anyway. But to just blurt it out is unforgivable.

"Love Traitors but this is the worst of all the series by a long way."

@mrdanwalker Spineless celebrity spoiling the whole essence of the programme. He was getting banished anyway. But to just blurt it out is unforgivable. Love Traitors but this is the worst of all the series by a long way.

— Alan Hardy (@Bigalanh5) October 29, 2026

A third viewer said: "This has been the worst celebrity traitors ever.

"First Grant and now Acaster.

"Think this might just have signalled the end of the show."

However, not all fans were critical.

Some found Acaster’s honesty "endearing" and praised his moral stance.

One Reddit user wrote: "It was amazing! Love James Acastor even more than before!

"Also a completely valid way to throw a bit of water on the fire for Kenny and Maya."

Another said: "Honestly, there’s something incredibly endearing about him being such an honest person he was wrestling with lying even if it’s for charity.

"Incredible morals tbh."

Who is in the final of Celebrity Traitors?

Seven celebrities remain in the running and will compete in Friday’s (October 30) final.

The remaining contestants are:

• Maya Jama (Traitor)
• King Kenny (Traitor)
• Jame Blunt (Faithful)
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Faithful)
• Michael Sheen (Faithful)
• Romesh Ranganathan (Faithful)
• Sebastian Croft (Faithful)

Thursday’s episode ended without revealing who Jama and King Kenny planned to 'murder' next.

The stars are playing the game at Ardross Castle in the Highlands, with a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice up for grabs.

The prize pot is currently at £64,500 after Thursday's episode.

When is the Celebrity Traitors final?

The Celebrity Traitors final will air on BBC One and iPlayer tonight (Friday, October 30) at 8pm.

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