Richard E. Grant Banished After Accidentally Exposing Himself as Traitor
The Celebrity Traitors returned to BBC One, delivering an explosive episode where the Faithfuls scored a victory by banishing their first Traitor, Richard E. Grant, at the first Round Table, while American actress Myha’la was voted out as a Faithful, leveling the score at 1-1.
Richard E. Grant Exits After Historic Round Table Confession
Your first try and you got one.”
Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh was among those to raise eyebrows over Richard’s behavior at the Round Table, telling Grant she would vote for him. “I’ve come in here tonight with the intention of voting for you, Richard,” she said. “You came into the bar and you said, I am a traitor. It was a bold move. It was chaotic and we love you for your chaos. I think the people vying for Richard are using him as a fall guy and a decoy.”
Recruitment and the Twist at Breakfast
The duo soon gained a new accomplice when comedian James Acaster was recruited into the fold. James managed to secure his place, while Amol’s hopes of winning the competition were cut short.
Myha’la Banished in Costly Faithful Misstep
American actress Myha’la was banished from the castle during the episode after desperately pleading with her fellow contestants to believe she was one of them. The star failed to shake off their suspicions and was ultimately voted out. The disastrous mistake handed the Traitors a much-needed victory, leveling the score at 1-1.
The Celebrity Traitors continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday, October 9, at 8pm.
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