Celebrity Traitors host Claudia Winkleman and fellow participants discuss a high-profile moment involving Richard E Grant. Multiple outlets report that Grant reveals he is a traitor shortly after being selected, startling other celebrities.
The Independent and Metro both point to the timing of the disclosure as central to why the move is considered a major mistake. In the Independent’s account, Grant’s sudden reveal immediately after selection shocks fellow contestants and changes the dynamics of the round.
The Belfast Telegraph similarly characterizes Grant’s behaviour, describing him as “giddy” during the moment, which helps explain why he reacts in a way that undermines his position. Across the coverage, the differing emphasis is on the cause—whether it is the shock of the late reveal or Grant’s upbeat state—while all agree the blunder occurs when he identifies himself as a traitor soon after being chosen.
