Television presenter Jonathan Ross has publicly criticised the 'weird' behaviour of several unnamed celebrities who appeared alongside him in the first season of BBC's Celebrity Traitors, claiming some still harbour resentment months after filming concluded.
The Traitors Gameplay and Ross's Exit
The 64-year-old broadcaster was selected as one of three Traitors alongside singer Cat Burns, 25, and comedian Alan Carr, 49. Ross's time on the ruthless reality show ended dramatically on October 29 when fellow contestants voted him out.
In his memorable exit speech, Ross told his castmates: 'I cannot believe you've done it again. I can't believe I'm standing here for no good reason so I don't want to be rude but you're idiots.' He cleverly maintained his innocence, adding: 'I am now and have always been throughout the game completely faithful.'
Post-Show Fallout and Unresolved Tensions
Despite filming wrapping months ago, Ross revealed on his Reel Talk podcast that certain co-stars continue to struggle with moving past the game's deceptive nature.
'It is a bit weird because there are a couple of people from in there – I'm not gonna name names – who do seem to still, not hold a grudge exactly, but still seem to struggle with accepting that it was just a game,' Ross explained.
The veteran presenter emphasised that the lying and accusations were purely strategic elements of the game rather than reflections of contestants' true characters. He expressed surprise that some individuals haven't been able to separate the game from reality despite the passage of time.
The Psychological Impact of Reality TV
Ross acknowledged the significant emotional toll the experience took on all participants, including himself. 'I've gone on record saying I struggled doing it. It was hard doing it,' he admitted.
He referenced visible emotions during the final episode as evidence of how challenging everyone found the process. Ross suggested that the high-pressure environment likely triggered deeper personal issues for some contestants.
'I think when you're in a stressful situation you rarely react just because of that situation; there's almost always other factors that you might not even be aware of – old wounds and fears you might have about how you're perceived,' he elaborated.
While Ross was eliminated earlier in the competition, fellow Traitor Alan Carr ultimately triumphed, winning the series and taking home the Traitors crown after a tense finale that tested relationships and emotions throughout the celebrity cast.
