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Celebrity Traitor star Ross Kemp leaves fans in hysterics after he accuses TWO Faithfuls of murdering him in plain sight during dramatic first episode

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Murray, K. (2026, October 2). Celebrity Traitor star Ross Kemp leaves fans in hysterics after he accuses TWO Faithfuls of murdering him in plain sight during dramatic first episode. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16176993/Celebrity-Traitor-Ross-Kemp-fans-accuses-TWO-Faithfuls-murdering-plain-sight.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-02 · by Kirsten Murray

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Ross Kemp caused uproar among fans during the first episode of "Celebrity Traitors" on Thursday, accusing fellow cast members Bella Ramsey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock of murdering him in plain sight due to his heightened paranoia. This behavior led to extensive commentary online, with many viewers joking about Kemp's exaggerated fear and suggesting that he should have been picked as a traitor himself.
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Evening Standard
Hedges 1 of 22 claims Outlet record 65/100
“The articles describe different incidents within the same show: Article A focuses on Richard E Grant's declaration, while Article B is about Ross Kemp's accusations during a later part of the episode.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 0 of 29 claims Outlet record 65/100
Evening Standard
Hedges 0 of 28 claims Outlet record 65/100
Evening Standard
Hedges 2 of 12 claims Outlet record 65/100
“The articles describe different episodes of the show with different victims; Article A mentions Ross Kemp being accused of murder by Bella Ramsey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, while Article B states Amol Rajan was murdered in a subsequent episode.”
BBC News
Hedges 2 of 56 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles describe different episodes of the show, with Article A referring to the first episode and Article B mentioning the second episode where James Acaster is murdered.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 2 of 31 claims Outlet record 65/100
“The articles describe different parts of the same television series, with Article A focusing on the selection process and introductory comments from contestants before airing, while Article B covers events during the first episode's broadcast.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 3 of 21 claims Outlet record 65/100
“While both articles discuss events from the first episode of Celebrity Traitors, they focus on different aspects: Article A is about Ross Kemp accusing others of murdering him, while Article B discusses Richard E Grant facing criticism for his behavior.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 0 of 10 claims Outlet record 65/100
“The articles describe different specific events within the Celebrity Traitors show: Article A refers to Ross Kemp accusing others of 'murdering' him during the first episode, while Article B talks about a real murder event that occurred in the second episode.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 4 of 23 claims Outlet record 65/100
“Article A focuses on Ross Kemp accusing others of murdering him during an episode, while Article B discusses Richard E Grant's accidental revelation of being a traitor.”
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Kirsten Murray
4 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 you always believed that I could do something better and every Saturday I always did the very best dance of the week and I got to do it twice tonight which was amazing.'
🔮 I would never have known that I had high cholesterol but I wanted to get pregnant, and I was a very anxious first time mother.
🔮 As the new series kicked off it was Maya Jama and Richard E Grant that host Claudia Winkleman picked to be her Traitors. However Ross clearly couldn't relax as he accused both Bella Ramsey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock of murdering him in plain sight.
🔮 Early in the show as Moyin explained he would be using miso in his cookies, Paul remarked: 'It’s unusual to use miso in cookies,' before Nigella hit back: 'No it isn’t the young people are doing it a lot.'
Also by Kirsten Murray
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Ross Kemp PERSON · 10× Ross PERSON · 7× Bella PERSON · 5× Bella Ramsay PERSON · 4× Richard PERSON · 4× Faithfuls NORP · 3× Maya PERSON · 3× Claudia PERSON · 2× Leigh-Anne PERSON · 2× Twitter ORG · 2×

Narrative

Celebrity Traitor star Ross Kemp left fans in hysterics after he accused TWO Faithfuls of murdering him in plain sight during a dramatic first episode on Thursday night After the day's mission, Bella put a sailor's cap on Ross's head and he immediately asked her: 'did you just murder me?' Taking to Twitter fans were left in hysterics at Ross's shifty antics as they joked: 'Obsessed with paranoid ross kemp.' Others penned: 'This cast are tooooo eager, killed in plain sight doesn't usually happen until later in the show'; 'Ross Kemp being a paranoid wreck and thinking he's been murdered in plain sight TWICE in the space of a few minutes'; 'Ross Kemp thinking anybody brushing against him is him being murdered in plain sight'; 'Ross Kemp thinking Bella Ramsay just murdered him with the captain hat.'; 'Ross Kemp is PARANOID ngl that would be me LMAO Kemp and killed him.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-02
🔮 As the new series kicked off it was Maya Jama and Richard E Grant that host Claudia Winkleman picked to be her Traitors. However Ross clearly couldn't relax as he accused both Bella Ramsey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock of murdering him in plain sight.

Claims (57 extracted, 3 hedged)

Ross Kemp left fans in hysterics after he accused two Faithfuls of murdering him in plain sight during the first episode of Celebrity Traitors on Thursday night. asserted
he → leave → night
As the new series kicked off it was Maya Jama and Richard E Grant that host Claudia Winkleman picked to be her Traitors. However Ross clearly couldn't relax as he accused both Bella Ramsey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock of murdering him in plain sight. asserted
he → kick → sight
After the day's mission, Bella put a sailor's cap on Ross's head and he immediately asked her: 'did you just murder me?' asserted
you → put → me
Later in the car back to the castle he confessed his fears to his fellow Faithfuls before later turning on Leigh-Anne when she brushed his arm in the bar. asserted
she → confess → bar
'Oh my god no, I just rubbed my arms because I was cold,' protested the singer, as Ross quipped back: 'I'm so paranoid, can you not get it!' asserted
you → rub → it
Celebrity Traitor star Ross Kemp left fans in hysterics after he accused TWO Faithfuls of murdering him in plain sight during a dramatic first episode on Thursday night After the day's mission, Bella put a sailor's cap on Ross's head and he immediately asked her: 'did you just murder me?' Taking to Twitter fans were left in hysterics at Ross's shifty antics as they joked: 'Obsessed with paranoid ross kemp.' Others penned: 'This cast are tooooo eager, killed in plain sight doesn't usually happen until later in the show'; 'Ross Kemp being a paranoid wreck and thinking he's been murdered in plain sight TWICE in the space of a few minutes'; 'Ross Kemp thinking anybody brushing against him is him being murdered in plain sight'; 'Ross Kemp thinking Bella Ramsay just murdered him with the captain hat.'; 'Ross Kemp is PARANOID ngl that would be me LMAO Kemp and killed him. asserted
that → leave → him
He was already paranoid, telling everyone that Bella Ramsay 'killed him in plain sight' with the hat. asserted
Ramsay → tell → hat
The faithfulls would have banished Bella thinking she's a traitor'; 'Living for Ross Kemp thinking that Bella Ramsay has killed him in plain sight for putting a hat on him. asserted
Ramsay → banish → him
Later in the episode Maya and Richard picked James Acaster and Amol Rajan to join them in the church as they are left to decide which one to murder and which to recruit as a traitor. asserted
they → pick → traitor
Later in the car back to the castle he confessed his fears to his fellow Faithfuls before later turning on Leigh-Anne when she brushed his arm in the bar Taking to Twitter fans were left in hysterics at Ross's shifty antics as they joked: 'Obsessed with paranoid ross kemp' However one fan suggested they should have picked Ross to murder and Bella as the traitor – to frame her for his death. uncertain
they → confess → death
They wrote: 'They should have picked Ross Kemp and killed him. asserted
They → write → him
He was already paranoid, telling everyone that Bella Ramsay 'killed him in plain sight' with the hat. asserted
Ramsay → tell → hat
The faithfulls would have banished Bella thinking she's a traitor. asserted
she → banish → Bella
The second series of the celebrity version of the hit BBC began on Thursday night with each celebrity star filing into Claudia's office for a consultation on whether they wished to be a traitor or a faithful. And after both expressing an interest in exploring their murderous potential, it was the Love Island presenter, 32, and legendary actor, 69, who took to the turret. asserted
who → begin → turret
A giggling Maya said to the camera: ‘Goodness. asserted
Maya → giggle → camera
I don’t even know what to say! asserted
I → know → what
I’m so excited. asserted
I → ’m → ?
I wanted to bring a different side of me out, and here she is. asserted
she → want → me
My villain era has begun.’ asserted
era → begin → ?
Richard added: ‘Yes! asserted
Richard → add → ?
Absolutely thrilled, and I can’t wait to start murdering. asserted
I → wait → ?
I cannot wait!’ asserted
I → wait → ?
The series began with its most dramatic opening yet as the celebrities filed into the pews of a church before Claudia arrived via coffin. asserted
Claudia → begin → coffin
Emerging out of the box, the host began: 'Wow, that was quite the nap. asserted
that → emerge → box
' Warning the stars that their celebrity status won't save them inside the castle, she added that they should all be used to the 'fickle' and 'backstabbing' world of showbusiness. asserted
they → warn → showbusiness
Meeting in the turret for the first time, Maya and Richard were both equally shocked to see each other, especially after Richard's antics when he seemingly unveiled his status. asserted
he → meet → status
Just minutes after being picked and promising to keep his identity a secret – Richard made the biggest slip-up in Celebrity Traitors history. asserted
Richard → pick → history
As Richard mingled with Faithful Joe Lycett in the lounge area, the comedian jumped straight in with the question: 'What are you? asserted
you → mingle → question
'A Traitor,' Richard responded with a huge grin on his face. asserted
Richard → respond → face
Unsure what to believe, Joe said: 'I think you've just done something that has never happened in the game... bold strategy. asserted
that → believe → game
' Talking tactics later in the turret with Maya, she warned him: 'You're in deep trouble,' before joking: 'He's like my unhinged uncle running around the castle.' Many fans have suggested on social media that Richard's slip-up was in fact carefully curated to call the comedian's bluff. uncertain
up → talk → bluff
It wouldn't be the Traitors without a gripping twist, and it was soon revealed to the pair that they would have the power to choose their third accomplice. As Claudia revealed the twist she told the pair: 'You may have noticed there is only two of you. uncertain
You → reveal → you
I'm giving you the opportunity to choose a third Traitor to join you. asserted
I → give → you
Tomorrow night you will invite two people to a face-to-face meeting. asserted
you → invite → meeting
They will plead for their chance to join you as a Traitor. asserted
They → plead → Traitor
You will choose one of them to complete your trio, and the other one, well they will have seen too much, so there is only one way for them to go. asserted
them → choose → much
Embracing the role, Richard joked: 'Murder. asserted
Richard → embrace → Murder
They'll beg... asserted
They → beg → ?
they'll beg. asserted
they → beg → ?
Claudia asked: 'Are you happy with that power?' as Richard replied: 'Oh, I'm loving it.' Maya and Richard then vowed to defend each other. Opting to choose Radio 4 host Amol Rajan and comedian James Acaster - the pair were forced to lie in coffins. asserted
pair → ask → coffins
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