Roundtable vote leaves Joanne McNally and Sharon Rooney at risk on The Celebrity Traitors
BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors returns tonight at 8 p.m. with its penultimate episode to resolve a dramatic cliffhanger that left comedian Joanne McNally and actress Sharon Rooney facing potential banishment at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. During Friday’s roundtable session, the two Faithfuls fell under suspicion and collected an equal number of votes from their fellow celebrity contestants. A second round of voting placed the final, decisive choice squarely in the hands of content creator and Traitor King Kenny, though the episode concluded before the BBC reality show revealed his final verdict.
Divided loyalties and secret powers inside Ardross Castle
Tensions continue to mount among the remaining players as the cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice draws closer to being won. While King Kenny, Maya Jama, and James Acaster were deemed the most trusted by the other contestants during last week’s challenge, their alignment as Traitors remains hidden. Following a special task, the Traitors awarded King Kenny a dagger granting him a double vote at the roundtable, a power that directly shaped the deadlocked vote between McNally and Rooney. Other famous faces who faced suspicion during the tense roundtable debates included Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock and actor Sebastian Croft.
Miranda Hart departs following Traitor murder
Before the roundtable deadlock, comedian Miranda Hart became the latest casualty of the Traitors after being murdered for being “a good detective”. Hart grew emotional upon her exit from the castle, explaining that participating in the competition offered her a profound personal and professional lifeline. Hart stated that the show allowed her to “get back and do the thing that I love professionally, and do the things I love personally, wandering round the Scottish Highlands and connecting in nature”. Hart has spoken openly in the past about managing chronic fatigue linked to a Lyme disease diagnosis.
Penultimate episode schedule and upcoming elimination
Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the show sees 21 celebrity contestants take part as the Faithfuls attempt to root out the secret saboteurs before the series concludes. Following the revelation of tonight’s banished contestant, the remaining Traitors are scheduled to execute their next midnight murder, narrowing the field further ahead of Friday night’s grand finale. Viewers can watch the fallout unfold when the penultimate episode airs on BBC One.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many celebrity contestants started the game?
The competition features 21 celebrity participants playing the social deduction game inside Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
What is the prize for winning the show?
Contestants are competing for a cash prize of up to £100,000, which will be donated to a charity of their choice.
Who was murdered just before the roundtable cliffhanger?
Comedian Miranda Hart was murdered in the middle of the night by the Traitors after being targeted for being “a good detective”.
When does the penultimate episode air?
The episode broadcasts tonight at 8 p.m. on BBC One, setting the stage for the final showdown.
There were times I didn’t think that would be possible again,
Miranda Hart said regarding her return to professional performing and connecting with nature in the Scottish Highlands.
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