Comedian James Acaster admitted to being a traitor during a live roundtable on the BBC show *Celebrity Traitors*, prompting an immediate halt to filming. The revelation occurred during the semi-final episode, which aired on Thursday. Acaster, 41, was banished from the roundtable after confessing to betraying his fellow players.
Producers intervened to address the situation, and the BBC issued a welfare statement following the incident. The show, which features contestants competing in a game where some are secretly traitors, had been in the midst of a dramatic twist. Acaster’s admission came as part of a surprise reveal, similar to the format of *Uncloaked*.
The episode saw heightened tension as other contestants, including Joanne McNally, reacted strongly to the revelation. McNally screamed and ran off set upon discovering Acaster’s identity as a traitor. The moment was captured in a "ballistic" edit, which fans later spotted.
Celebrity Traitors has seen several dramatic moments throughout its run, with previous episodes featuring emotional exits and unexpected twists. This incident marks one of the most intense moments of the series so far. The BBC has not commented further on the incident beyond the welfare statement.
