Jonathan Ross Spills the Dark, Mind-Bending Secrets of ‘The Traitors’—And It’s Not What You Think!
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Ever wonder what it’s like to live a double life under the spotlight—constant lying, snide glances, and the heartstrings pulled tighter than Scorpio on a power trip? Well, Jonathan Ross just spilled the tea on his stint in Celebrity Traitors, and spoiler alert: the sneaky cloak-and-dagger vibe wasn’t exactly his celestial cup of tea. Sure, it’s the whole point of the show, but for a Gemini like Ross (always juggling the truth like hot potatoes), the nonstop fibbing felt like Mercury retrograde on steroids—messy, exhausting, and a psychological circus act. Toss in comedian Alan Carr and singer Cat Burns, handpicked by Claudia Winkleman to stir the pot, and you get a star-studded showdown where betrayal isn’t just part of the game—it’s the game. Paloma Faith? Let’s just say she wasn’t thrilled about becoming the unexpected victim, proving that even in a reality show, feelings can sting like a Leo’s pride. Jonathan’s candid confessions—about the toll of lying eyes met daily and secrets guarded like a Cancer’s cherished moon—reveal the tougher side of reality TV that glitters aren’t meant to hide. Curious about what makes this psychological labyrinth so intense? Dive into the full scoop and let the cosmic games begin. LEARN MORE
TV star Jonathan Ross has revealed that he really wasn’t keen on the cloak-and-dagger aspect of Celebrity Traitors.
Although that is essentially the entire point of the show, the 64-year-old confessed that the ‘constant lying’ quickly took a toll on him.
Claudia Winkleman selected Ross, comedian Alan Carr and singer Cat Burns as the first celebrities to take a turn as Traitors in the celebrity spin-off of the hit BBC show.
The trio were tasked with murdering one of their fellow stars and unfortunately for Paloma Faith, she ended up on the receiving end.
The ‘New York’ hitmaker wasn’t too happy about it either, given that she has a pre-existing friendship with Carr.
“If the shoe was on the other foot, I would not have touched Alan’s face,” Faith said during an appearance on The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked.
“Categorically, he had a choice – maybe it was the easiest option, but it was the choice he made and I don’t think it was very nice.”
Viewers have been raving about Celebrity Traitors since the series began last week (BBC)
She says she has since ‘forgiven’ the funnyman for the betrayal, but it goes to show that people’s feelings can actually get hurt – even if it is just a game.
And that’s what Ross struggled with during his time on Celebrity Traitors, as he found it ‘increasingly uncomfortable’ to maintain the charade of being a Faithful when he was in fact a Traitor.
During an appearance on his Reel Talk podcast, the veteran broadcaster said: “We were lying all the time, because you’re sharing a car with people in the morning, and even though we’re not supposed to be talking about the game, obviously some people do, so you’re lying then.
“So you’re guarding this secret that you have, and others know that someone has. You’re on the defence the whole time, and you have to look people in the eye and lie.”
Ross said he has warned his famous pals who have been asked to take part in Celebrity Traitors that the ‘constant lying [was] really wearing’ and weighed on his conscience.
“I know they’re already planning a second celebrity version,” the former talk show host said. “I know because I’ve had two celebrity friends of mine call me and say, ‘I’ve been approached – is it good to do, is it bad to do?’
Ross admitted he wasn’t sure he’d recommend the experience to a friend as he found it ‘increasingly uncomfortable’ to keep up his lies (BBC)
“So I’m giving them the benefit of my experience, which was that I didn’t enjoy it,” Ross added.
Ross has since clarified his comments about Celebrity Traitors in a social media post, explaining that he didn’t want to put any stars off from participating in future series of the show.
Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote: “Despite rather mis-leading reports, I am NOT discouraging anyone from taking part in future series of Traitors.
“I am pleased I did it – an extraordinary experience – but I did not enjoy the duplicity as the game progressed. It’s a tougher psychological challenge than I expected is all.
“But I would never try to talk anyone out of it – just trying to give them a sense of what to expect.”
A fan then jokingly asked Ross whether he had ‘looked up the word traitor before signing up’ for the show, to which he responded: “Obviously I understood the assignment. But the immersive nature and other factors make you feel it more keenly.”
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