Celia Imrie shared a specific warning with Richard E Grant before he joined the second season of Celebrity Traitors, highlighting the show’s strict atmosphere and the challenge of maintaining a façade constantly. Imrie, who finished seventh in the first season, recounted that Grant called her for advice and she noted that navigating the game was quite unpredictable but entertaining, albeit with some cruelty involved.
Grant echoed her sentiments on The One Show, stating that her caution about the “cruelty of people” was very accurate, especially when trust is tested in such a competitive environment.
In his debut episode, Grant accidentally revealed his status as a Traitor early on, but his fellow contestants mostly took it as a joke, allowing him to avoid immediate exposure. The show’s executive producer, Sarah Fay, expressed shock over the incident, emphasizing how unexpected it was for a contestant to admit their role so soon.
As this season unfolds, Grant, along with other Traitors, must navigate eliminating the remaining Faithful contestants while maintaining their cover.
Celebrity Traitors airs Thursdays at 8 PM on BBC One and iPlayer.
