Celebrity Traitors final LIVE: Two missing from reunion as winners and their chosen charities revealed

The second series of BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors concluded on Friday with a decisive victory for the faithful, ending a four-week run of strategic maneuvering and betrayal among British celebrities. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Heartstopper actor Sebastian "Bash" Croft emerged as the joint winners, securing a prize pool of £83,000 to donate to charitable causes. Their triumph came after the remaining traitors, Love Island host Maya Jama and YouTuber King Kenny, were eliminated in a dramatic finale that drew more than 15 million viewers. The original cast of 21 contestants had been narrowed to seven individuals entering the final episode, a number that quickly shrank as alliances fractured and accusations flew. The path to the finale began with the elimination of actor Michael Sheen, who was "murdered" in the first action of the broadcast. Sheen expressed deep disappointment at falling short, describing the experience as unforgettable despite his gutting reaction to his exit. As the player count dwindled, Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock was swiftly banished after Kenny voted to remove her. Pinnock voiced frustration over what she perceived as a broken mutual understanding with Kenny, yet she stated she walked away feeling proud of her accomplishment. The tension peaked during the endgame, where the remaining players gathered around a fire pit to determine if any traitors remained. The group included Ranganathan, Croft, Kenny, and singer James Blunt. A critical pivot occurred when Kenny turned on his fellow traitor, Jama, at the last roundtable. Jama, who admitted she had prepared to act "savage" to protect herself, anticipated Kenny’s betrayal. She noted that Kenny was more trusted at that stage and that she did not expect Pinnock to vote for Ranganathan, a move that might have altered the outcome had Kenny capitalized on it. Jama was subsequently voted out, leaving the field to narrow further. In the climactic vote, Blunt and Kenny found themselves tied in the count for identification as a traitor. Croft persuaded Ranganathan to banish Kenny rather than Blunt, a decision that secured the victory for the faithful team. Kenny reacted with visible anger, stating he was almost successful and that he had "smelled the victory." Despite the loss, his performance on the show has reportedly established him as a mainstream star. A final twist unfolded when Blunt chose to initiate another round of voting. He later explained that he was surprised by the gameplay of a player who was no longer acting like a faithful but behaved like a true traitor. Blunt admitted he never expected to reach the final and feared his family would view him as an idiot blundering through the series. However, he expressed happiness with the faithful win, noting the intensity of the competition. His decision to vote again resulted in his own eviction, leaving Ranganathan and Croft as the last two standing. Croft, 24, described the moment as potentially the best day of his life, speaking through tears of joy. He acknowledged a potential career boost resulting from the exposure. Ranganathan dedicated his win to his mother and his youngest son, Charlie, who had encouraged him to participate. He asked for respect from his son, highlighting the personal stakes of the competition. The duo announced that they would split the winnings between two refugee organizations: the Refugee Council, which works with refugees and asylum seekers, and Choose Love, which provides humanitarian aid to refugees. Throughout the series, Blunt reflected on his numerous misjudgments, including a moment where he was attacked by Ranganathan during the endgame. He realized too late that Ranganathan and Croft had both chosen to end the game, meaning he could have been a winner had he followed suit. Earlier in the season, comedian James Acaster had caused a shock twist by revealing he was a traitor before being voted out, reducing the field to the seven players who entered the final. The series featured a mix of high-stakes missions, including one involving dynamite and helicopters, which helped retrieve the final prize money. The broadcast concluded with the winners celebrating with host Claudia Winkleman, capping off a season defined by suspicion and shifting loyalties.