The highly anticipated Celebrity Traitors 2025 finale has concluded, leaving viewers and podcast hosts alike reeling from an evening of high-stakes deception and drama. The BBC reality show, produced by Studio Lambert, named its latest winner in a broadcast that has been hailed as some of the most compelling television of the year.
Screen Babble's Instant Verdict
Presenters Kelly Crichton and Matt Mohan-Hickson have released their immediate, unfiltered thoughts on the November finale in the latest episode of their Screen Babble podcast. The duo, who returned for their November series, dedicated significant airtime to dissecting every moment of the climactic episode filmed at the iconic Traitors Castle.
Their deep-dive analysis covers whether the right contestant ultimately took home the prize, the impact of the season's major twists and turns, and their early hopes for a potential second series. The consensus? This finale might just represent the best television of 2025 so far.
Beyond the Traitors: Bake Off and Future TV
The podcast episode didn't stop at treachery and traitors. Kelly and Matt also turned their critical eyes to the final of The Great British Bake Off, debating the show's current format and relevance. They found this particular series somewhat lacklustre and proposed a wacky, 'back-to-basics' improvement inspired by traditional village fetes, even jokingly offering their ideas directly to Channel 4.
Looking further ahead, the team previewed the long-awaited arrival of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. Matt also had to clarify for Kelly—and UK fans—that the show's 2025 (and 2026) release will start a day later than anticipated due to time zone differences.
What Else To Watch
Rounding out their discussion, Kelly and Matt shared their personal viewing recommendations. Their current picks span a range of genres, from romantic comedies and a slew of Australian shows to a particularly far-fetched drama on ITV.
For those seeking even more detail on the Celebrity Traitors outcome, Matt Mohan-Hickson has published a full recap of the final. This includes answers to burning questions such as whether the celebrity contestants are paid for their participation and what ultimately happens to the prize money.
