James Acaster has made a mockery of The Celebrity Traitors

James Acaster ended his run on the second series of The Celebrity Traitors with a sudden confession during the penultimate episode, admitting to the other contestants that he had been recruited as a Traitor. The revelation occurred during a heated Round Table discussion, effectively halting the investigation and leading to his immediate banishment. The move stunned the remaining players and altered the dynamic of the final showdown, leaving the Faithful faction to confront the remaining suspect, Maya Jama, alone. The episode opened with King Kenny exercising his special power, the double dagger, which granted him a double vote in the banishment ceremony. He used this advantage to remove another Faithful, Joanne McNally, from the competition. Although both candidates for elimination, McNally and Sharon Rooney, were loyal to the Faithful side, the loss dealt a significant blow to their numbers. McNally appeared emotional upon her departure, joking that her tears were due to premenstrual symptoms before confirming her status as a "hardcore faithful." Kenny subsequently performed a display of feigned distress over holding the deciding vote, offering comfort to the remaining player, Sharon Rooney. Tensions escalated as the three Traitors, Kenny, Maya Jama, and Acaster, regrouped in the turret. Acaster expressed frustration with the role, stating that the life of a Traitor was not for everyone. Meanwhile, Faithful Michael Sheen issued a stern warning to the group, declaring that the day would be a living hell for the opposing side. He vowed to push the investigation relentlessly, describing himself as "vengeful daddy" in the house. During breakfast, suspicions flew in multiple directions. Leigh-Anne Pinnock suggested Acaster might be a Traitor, prompting a sarcastic response from James B, who called the theory an attempt to banish the most innocent person. Sharon Rooney missed the meal entirely, having been targeted for banishment shortly after escaping previous danger. The Faithful focused their scrutiny on Acaster and Jama, with Sheen specifically pointing out that Jama could be a brilliant Traitor if she partnered with Kenny. A subsequent mission required the groups to locate severed heads of murdered celebrities and reunite them with bodies in a laboratory setting. Host Claudia Winkleman explained the task, which drew laughter from Romesh Randa, who found the scenario ridiculous but enjoyable. In the lab, James B attempted to get his group to sing his song "Beautiful," receiving mixed reactions from the other players. The climax arrived at the Round Table, where Sheen led the interrogation. He argued that the murder of Ross Kemp had occurred in plain sight, noting that only Jama and Acaster had been present in the library with the victim. Jama defended herself by suggesting Sheen was deflecting attention, but she appeared visibly unsettled under the pressure. When Sheen shifted his focus directly to Acaster, the comedian broke character. Acaster addressed the group, explaining that he had been caught and had always been a Faithful at heart. He stated that he was going to remain completely honest and revealed that he had been made a Traitor. He admitted, "I can promise you that I didn't spray him," referring to the method of killing used in the game. This admission deflated the tension of the episode. The other players voted unanimously to banish Acaster, though the atmosphere remained cautious, with participants appearing hesitant to write his name on their slates despite the confession. This incident marked the second time Acaster disrupted the gameplay. Earlier in the series, he had refused to participate fully in a shield-building mission, declining to remove his blindfold to sneak around with Kenny and Jama. His refusal to engage in deception when faced with intense scrutiny ultimately removed him from the competition. The broadcast did not reveal whom Acaster voted for during his own banishment. With Acaster gone, the final episode will see the remaining Faithful face off against the surviving Traitors, Kenny and Jama, in the concluding battle.