Jonathan Ross Shares 'Uncomfortable' Truth of What Happens to Your Mental State on The Traitors
Jonathan Ross found constant lying on Celebrity Traitors emotionally taxing and warned future contestants about the show’s psychological challenges despite its 6.5 million viewers.
- On October 14, 2025 Jonathan Ross, broadcaster, said he did not enjoy his time on Celebrity Traitors and told two celebrity friends, `So I’m giving them the benefit of my experience, which was that I didn’t enjoy it`.
- Selected as a Traitor, Ross faced the secret-elimination format alongside Alan Carr and Cat Burns in the BBC One celebrity spin-off filmed at Ardross Castle, where Paloma Faith was eliminated in episode one.
- On his Reel Talk podcast, Ross described how the deception became wearing, saying the constant lying and guarding secrets in Traitors' castle left him increasingly uncomfortable.
- Ross took to X to clarify he was not discouraging future participants, posting `Despite rather misleading reports, I am NOT discouraging anyone from taking part in future series of Traitors`, the Daily Record reported.
- Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the celebrity spin-off premiered to 6.5M viewers and returns to BBC One on Wednesday, October 15 at 9pm, with banishment episodes airing Thursday.
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Jonathan Ross admits he ‘didn’t enjoy’ The Celebrity Traitors
The Celebrity Traitors star has admitted he Jonathan Ross “didn’t actually enjoy” his time on the hit BBC series, calling the experience “uncomfortable.” The TV host is crrently appearing on the first celebrity version of the popular reality competition alongside the likes of Alan Carr, Tom Daley, Kate Garraway, and Clare Balding. The latter, as well as Carr and Daley, are among the LGBTQ+ stars taking part. Last week’s series premiere saw Claud…
Jonathan Ross sets record straight after facing criticism for BBC Celebrity Traitors remarks: 'Misleading reports!'
Jonathan Ross has been forced to clarify previous comments after many responded to claims he “didn’t enjoy” being on The Celebrity Traitors. The comedian, 64, set the record straight with a social media clarification on Tuesday evening.Mr Ross was selected as a Traitor on the BBC favourite after the first celebrity edition of the show debuted last week. The presenter was keen to take on the villainous role, but has since expressed some regrets a…
‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Star Jonathan Ross Reveals Why BBC Series Put Him Through Wringer: “I Did Not Enjoy The Duplicity”
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the first two episodes of BBC series The Celebrity Traitors Jonathan Ross appeared to be reveling in his role as a traitor on The Celebrity Traitors, but it turns out that heavy is the head that wears the cloak. Ross was selected as a murderous game player in the opening episode […]
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