Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft Claim Victory for Faithfuls in The Celebrity Traitors Finale
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan, 48, and actor Sebastian Croft, 24, won the BBC reality series The Celebrity Traitors, securing a final victory for the faithful players after banishing traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny. The pair emerged victorious following a tense bonfire showdown that concluded the second season of the spin-off.
Speaking the morning after the broadcast on BBC Radio 2, Croft expressed immediate relief about no longer hiding his win, telling Ranganathan that keeping the secret had been killing him. Ranganathan agreed the pair had been worried and paranoid about being spotted together in public prior to the finale airing.
How the Final Banishments Unfolded at the Firepit
The path to victory required navigating a chaotic final round table and firepit confrontation. King Kenny was ousted after Sebastian Croft identified his treacherous intent, but the game suffered a near-disaster when Romesh Ranganathan mistakenly accused singer James Blunt of being a traitor.
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Blunt, reacting angrily to the accusation during the final stretch, demanded an immediate revote. That maneuver backfired when Blunt was subsequently expelled by the remaining contestants, leaving Ranganathan and Croft to claim the prize. Earlier in the episode, Maya Jama was banished at the final round table after playing a central role in the early weeks of the competition.
Secret Dinners and Public Paranoia
Reflecting on the challenges of maintaining secrecy during the broadcast schedule, Croft recalled an awkward dinner encounter in central London before the finale aired. The Heartstopper actor noted that diners immediately recognized the unlikely duo together in public.
The whole restaurant was like, ‘we like you on Traitors and hope you win’,
Croft said on BBC Radio 2, adding that they brushed off the comments by telling patrons the dinner was entirely random. Ranganathan joked that onlookers should draw no conclusions from their shared meals.
Debating the Level of Contribution
Despite taking home the trophy, Ranganathan has openly questioned his own strategic impact throughout the season, admitting he struggled with figuring out who to trust. While Ranganathan joked about his contribution, Croft praised his co-star’s performance, telling listeners that Ranganathan proved to be a sharp judge of character.
People are seeing how smart you are and how you’re actually so on it,
Croft said during the radio broadcast, reassuring his fellow winner.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Finale
Who were the final contestants remaining in the game?
The final contestants in the closing stretch of the BBC reality show were Romesh Ranganathan, Sebastian Croft, James Blunt, King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Maya Jama.
What major mistakes defined the second series?
The second season of the celebrity spin-off was shaped by self-inflicted blunders, notably Richard E. Grant accidentally revealing his traitor status early in the run, followed later in the season by James Acaster’s roundtable confession.
Which notable players were eliminated just before the final?
Irish comedian Joanne McNally was banished during the final week of competition, shortly before actor Michael Sheen was murdered by the traitors.
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