Here’s a summary of the article about the second episode of Celebrity Traitors:
The latest episode attracted a peak audience of 8.6 million viewers, with an average of 8.5 million and an audience share of 55.5%. The season launched with a strong debut, drawing 8.9 million viewers for the first episode.
In this episode, journalist Amol Rajan was “murdered” by contestants Maya Jama and Richard E Grant, who were later revealed to be traitors. Comedian James Acaster was awarded the title of the third traitor. The episode concluded dramatically, leaving viewers uncertain about who faced banishment.
Rajan expressed disappointment in being the first eliminated, remarking on the strategic gameplay of his fellow contestant, Acaster. The season features a celebrity lineup that includes personalities from various fields, such as actors, musicians, and comedians.
The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, has quickly become popular, building on the success of its civilian version. The next episode airs Thursday at 8 PM on BBC One.