Romesh Ranganathan, who won BBC reality show *Celebrity Traitors* with Sebastian “Bash” Croft, responds to criticism after he donated his portion of their prize money to refugee charities. Multiple outlets report that Ranganathan says the backlash has “galvanised” supporters and that many people have expressed support for the donations.

The coverage places the donations in the context of the show’s charity premise, where contestants compete on behalf of charities that are revealed at the end. Reports also describe which organisations were chosen: Ranganathan backed Refugee Council, while Croft chose Choose Love. Some outlets include additional detail about the finale and the prize amount, and one outlet mentions a protest at the BBC related to the donation.

While all accounts centre on Ranganathan and Croft’s response to online or public criticism, the framing varies by publication. Right-leaning outlets emphasise “hitting back” at critics, while centre-left outlets stress Ranganathan’s view that the backlash amplified positive support. Across sources, the core facts—who won, what charities were selected, and that Ranganathan addresses the backlash—are consistent.