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Richard E. Grant faces scrutiny from fellow contestants in the reality show "Celebrity Traitors" after his controversial behavior during a coffin burial challenge. The episode caused speculation among other celebrities who questioned whether he was hiding something or auditioning for the role of Traitor. This led to heightened tension and suspicion directed towards him, culminating in a dramatic confrontation where Grant's fellow contestants suggested they had no choice but to take action against him, setting up a cliffhanger for the next episode airing on October 8, 2026.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The Celebrity Traitors, a popular BBC show, is returning for its second series on Thursday, May 18th, at 20:00 BST. The new season features 21 celebrities, including actors like Michael Sheen and Julie Hesmondhalgh, comedians such as James Blunt and Rob Beckett, and content creators like King Kenny. Contestants will compete for a £100,000 cash prize to be donated to charity based on their performance in tasks designed to outwit each other.
In the first episode, the celebrities were divided into Traitors and Faithfuls, with Claudia Winkleman revealing only two traitors initially. This departure from tradition left viewers shocked, especially when veteran actor Richard E Grant declared himself a traitor just minutes after arriving at the castle, leaving many in disbelief about his honesty or bluffing skills.
Executive producer Sarah Fay emphasized that the show aims to evolve and push boundaries each year, incorporating fresh ideas while maintaining its core format. This season will air twice weekly on Thursdays and Fridays, with 10 episodes total, up from last year's nine. Additionally, BBC One, iPlayer, and Sounds will broadcast a spin-off series titled Uncloaked, hosted by comedian Ed Gamble. The first episode concluded on a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager to see who the traitors select as their first victims or allies in the upcoming episodes.
Written for “Celebrity Traitors Show Return” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 25 other(s) covering the same event.
The actor’s behaviour in the first episode came back to haunt him as the celebrities began questioning whether his bizarre strategy was evidence that he was hiding something.
asserted
he → come → something
Ross was selected because the Traitors believed the way he behaved during the mission would “draw suspicion on” him.
asserted
he → select → him
The mission saw the celebrities buried underground in individual coffins, with grave diggers working for the show tasked with burying them.
asserted
diggers → see → them
They had 15 minutes to remain inside their coffins, but any celebrity who shouted “haggis” was released and put at risk of murder.
asserted
who → have → murder
Jerry Hall was the first to shout “haggis”, meaning her partner Hannah Fry also had to end the mission.
asserted
partner → shout → mission
The pair were therefore left vulnerable to murder and could be the next celebrities to leave the castle.
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pair → leave → castle
Ross and Romesh were the first to dig the celebrities out and had to decide whether to free everyone or leave some behind in order to collect more treasure.
asserted
Ross → dig → treasure
The celebrities ultimately prioritised freeing their fellow contestants, managing to get everyone out with three minutes still remaining on the clock.
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celebrities → prioritise → clock
They then worked together to collect the remaining treasure, securing £5,000 for the prize fund.
Jerry and Hannah were the only two celebrities left vulnerable to murder following the challenge.
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Jerry → work → challenge
But it was back at the castle where the real drama began.
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drama → begin → castle
Richard found himself at the centre of several conversations, with Sebastian Croft calling on him to defend himself.
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Croft → find → himself
Richard replied: “I hope one day I get the chance.”
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I → reply → chance
His unusual reaction once again put the spotlight on him.
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reaction → put → him
Miranda Hart also questioned whether Richard had been “auditioning” for the role of Traitor, while Joanne McNally joked about who would want to recruit him, saying the situation was “a shambles”.
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situation → question → him
Leigh-Anne Pinnock was also brought into the discussion after Joanne pointed to the night Claudia announced the Traitors, claiming she had noticed Leigh-Anne touching up her make-up.
James Blunt argued that the “simplest theory is most correct” before turning his attention towards professor Hannah Fry.
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theory → bring → Fry
Hannah, meanwhile, suggested the first murder could reveal something about the Traitors’ strategy.
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murder → suggest → strategy
She argued that the first person killed was ultimately the biggest threat and suggested the Traitors could therefore be the contestants who were “not strategic” and were choosing the most obvious options.
uncertain
who → argue → options
As the Round Table continued, more and more eyes appeared to turn towards Richard.
asserted
eyes → continue → Richard
The pressure eventually reached a peak, with the Faithfuls telling him: “You’ve forced our hands.”
asserted
You → reach → hands
The episode then ended on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers waiting to discover who had been banished from the castle.
asserted
who → end → castle
The next episode of Celebrity Traitors (Episode 3) will air on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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episode → air → BBC
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