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BBC: Welfare of The Traitors celebs is 'highest priority'
The broadcaster said contestants are closely monitored and supported by a dedicated welfare team after filming was paused and the episode required significant editing.
- On Thursday, comedian James Acaster, 41, was banished from Celebrity Traitors after dramatically revealing during the semi-final round table that he had been recruited as a Traitor.
- Recruited as a Traitor against his wishes early in the series, Acaster struggled with the deception required, emphasizing throughout that he wanted only to play as a Faithful.
- Production was brought to a halt during the round table after Acaster became distressed, requiring intervention from the BBC welfare team to ensure all contestants were in a fit state.
- The BBC has denied accusations that it 'betrayed' Acaster, stating that contestant welfare is the corporation's 'highest priority' and players are supported by a dedicated team.
- Heading into Friday's final, the remaining contestants compete for £64,500, with TV presenter Maya Jama and social media star King Kenny remaining as the final two Traitors.
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The Independent (US)BBC breaks silence after reports Traitors filming was paused over James Acaster
*Warning — Spoilers ahead for ‘Celebrity Traitors’*
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BBC: Welfare of The Traitors celebs is 'highest priority'
The welfare of The Celebrity Traitors contestants is the BBC's "highest priority", the corporation said, after reports that filming had to be paused when James Acaster became upset during the dramatic finale of the latest episode.
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