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The Iconic Celebrity Traitors Moment Celia Imrie Doesn't Want to Be 'Defined By'
Imrie said the moment became a defining part of the show, even as she praised the series for bringing her a new fan base.
Celia Imrie stated she does not want to be defined by a viral moment when she broke wind during a challenge on The Celebrity Traitors. The 74-year-old actress told The Times, "I can't believe it became such a huge thing and I don't want to be defined by it."
Last year, the actress appeared on the first season of the hit BBC reality series alongside Alan Carr, Paloma Faith, and Stephen Fry, where the unscripted moment occurred during a challenge, causing laughter among contestants.
Contestant Alan Carr recalled the moment during his Bafta TV Awards speech in May, saying, "Sometimes, when I'm a bit sad, I'll sit there and remember the laughter." Presenter Kate Garraway called it her "favourite, favourite moment," describing the sound as "so loud."
Imrie was eliminated in episode eight after being "murdered" by the Traitors, a result she admitted frustrated her. Despite this, she reflected that the experience was "good fun," though she noted the game had "an element of cruelty."
With the show's second season released last week, Imrie offered advice to new contestant Richard E Grant. She expressed pleasure at gaining "a whole new fan base, lots of younger people," noting the demanding nature of the production.