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I do not want to be defined by Celebrity Traitors fart, Celia Imrie says

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Willix, P. (2026, October 4). I do not want to be defined by Celebrity Traitors fart, Celia Imrie says. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/celia-imrie-richard-e-grant-alan-carr-kate-garraway-paloma-faith-b1299460.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-04 · by Pierra Willix

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Celia Imrie reflects on her accidental flatulence during a challenge of "The Celebrity Traitors" season, which became a defining moment despite her desire not to be defined by it. She participated in the show for half the season before being eliminated, finding it both fun and challenging. The fart incident was widely noted by other contestants and presenters as one of the most memorable moments of the series.
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Celia Imrie, who starred in the reality show The Celebrity Traitors, recently addressed her infamous flatulence incident on BBC Breakfast and GMB. The moment occurred during a challenge when she broke wind accidentally due to nervousness, causing laughter among fellow contestants. Despite its notoriety, Imrie expressed regret at being defined by this humorous but embarrassing event in an interview with The Times, stating, "I don’t want to be defined by it." She also mentioned that the show was challenging and included some elements of cruelty, though she enjoyed participating and gained a new fan base, particularly among younger viewers.

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Imrie PERSON · 4× Celia PERSON · 2× BBC Breakfast ORG · 1× Clare Balding PERSON · 1× Claudia PERSON · 1× Claudia Winkleman PERSON · 1× Ed Gamble PERSON · 1× GMB ORG · 1× Richard PERSON · 1× The Times ORG · 1×

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After picking up the award for TV memorable moment of the year for the moment he won the series, he said: “Sometimes, when I’m a bit sad, I’ll sit there and remember the laughter.
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🔮 “How could somebody so elegant, so petite, so gracious, let off that huge sound, and it was so nerve-racking in a serious moment,” she said on GMB. “It was my favourite, favourite moment in that cabin, which was deeply unpleasant.
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I do not want to be defined by Celebrity Traitors fart, Celia Imrie says · assertive framing

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One notable moment from the season came when Imrie broke wind during one of the challenges – which left her fellow contestants in fits of laughter. asserted
which → come → laughter
A year on, she has now reflected on how her flatulence became a defining moment of the series. asserted
flatulence → reflect → series
“I am guilty of doing anything for a laugh, but I didn’t mean to fart,” she said when speaking to The Times. “I was nervous. asserted
I → do → Times
I can’t believe it became such a huge thing and I don’t want to be defined by it.” asserted
I → believe → it
Assigned as a faithful, Imrie made it halfway through the season before being murdered in episode eight – a result she said still frustrates her. asserted
she → assign → her
“I was a bit annoyed that I didn’t win The Celebrity Traitors,” she said. asserted
she → win → Traitors
“Richard rang me up and asked what it was like. asserted
it → ring → what
I said I didn’t quite know what I was letting myself in for, but it was good fun, although it’s very strict and there is an element of cruelty about the game,” she said. asserted
she → say → game
“It’s hard always being on, keeping the brain working, but I’m pleased I did it, especially because I have a whole new fan base, lots of younger people.” asserted
I → ’ → people
After the fart, which was picked up by microphones, presenter Claudia Winkleman said: “What just happened?” asserted
What → pick → microphones
Imrie responded: “I just farted, Claudia. asserted
I → respond → ?
It’s nerves, but I always own up.” asserted
I → ’ → ?
TV sports presenter Clare Balding later called the fart the highlight of her time on the show, which she said was “so funny”. asserted
she → call → show
“How could somebody so elegant, so petite, so gracious, let off that huge sound, and it was so nerve-racking in a serious moment,” she said on GMB. “It was my favourite, favourite moment in that cabin, which was deeply unpleasant. uncertain
which → let → cabin
She’s adorable, we salute you.” asserted
we → ’ → you
Traitors Uncloaked host Ed Gamble also said the show-stopping fart was the highlight of the season, joking it “altered the dynamic of guffs”. asserted
it → say → guffs
Read More The comedian, who hosts the podcast that accompanies the hit show, said the moment the veteran actress audibly passed wind will be the moment he will remember. asserted
he → read → wind
He told BBC Breakfast: “I’m going to have to say Celia’s fart. asserted
I → tell → fart
I know there’s so much more that goes into this show, it’s such an incredible team, it looks beautiful, these huge, sweeping shots of the beautiful Highlands, but there’s nothing funnier than a fart, especially when it comes from a national treasure.” Carr – who won the season – even mentioned the fart on stage at the Bafta TV Awards in May. uncertain
who → know → May
After picking up the award for TV memorable moment of the year for the moment he won the series, he said: “Sometimes, when I’m a bit sad, I’ll sit there and remember the laughter. asserted
I → pick → laughter
You know, I can even still smell Celia’s fart.” asserted
I → know → fart
Imrie is best known for appearing in films including the Bridget Jones series, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and The Thursday Murder Club. asserted
We → know → series
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