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Harding, L. (2026, October 23). ‘Good detective’ killed off in emotional murder in Celebrity Traitors. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/miranda-hart-james-acaster-hart-bbc-maya-b1302156.html
Harding, Laura. “‘Good detective’ killed off in emotional murder in Celebrity Traitors.” Evening Standard, 23 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/miranda-hart-james-acaster-hart-bbc-maya-b1302156.html.
Harding, Laura. “‘Good detective’ killed off in emotional murder in Celebrity Traitors.” Evening Standard, October 23, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/miranda-hart-james-acaster-hart-bbc-maya-b1302156.html.
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On the latest episode of "The Celebrity Traitors," Miranda Hart was murdered by the trio of Maya Jama, James Acaster, and King Kenny after they feared she was getting too close to uncovering their identities. Earlier in the series, Ross Kemp had been similarly killed off in a murder designed as a plain-sight tactic when he suspected other players like Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Bella Ramsay of trying to eliminate him. Hart's exit left fans devastated, with some viewers declaring they would no longer watch the show without her. Meanwhile, the episode also featured a "field of screams" challenge where pairs collected gold in exchange for hanging bags on scarecrows bearing each player’s name, while Jama, Acaster, and Kenny were ironically selected as the most trusted contestants by their peers. The total charity prize fund rose to £59,500 after this round. Miranda's emotional reaction highlighted her personal journey of reconnecting with nature and professional fulfillment through the show, despite her pre-existing health struggles.