Celebrity Traitors fans in frenzy over who will be murdered next

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Palmer, J. (2026, October 10). Celebrity Traitors fans in frenzy over who will be murdered next. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-traitors-next-murder-fan-theories-b1300250.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-10 · by Joe Palmer

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In the reality show "Celebrity Traitors," contestant Hesmondhalgh revealed her identity and joined forces with Hannah Fry, Maya Jama, and James Acaster to select four celebrities—Ross Kemp, Rob Beckett, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Romesh Ranganathan—for a murder game. Fans speculate online about who might be eliminated next, while the show's third episode attracted 10.3 million viewers on BBC One.

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On Friday night, BBC's reality game show *Celebrity Traitors* saw actress Suranne Jones receive the majority votes and was banished from the Scottish castle. During her exit, she acknowledged being a poor actor but committed to her loyalty throughout the competition. The episode's cliffhanger involved TV host Maya Jama, comedian James Acaster, and mathematician Hannah Fry choosing four contestants—Ross Kemp, Rob Beckett, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Romesh Ranganathan—to participate in a deadly game of hide-and-seek where one could be killed. Host Claudia Winkleman informed the players they had a chance to survive by giving a special key to one contestant, which was given to Leigh-Anne Pinnock. Fans are now speculating on social media who might be eliminated next, with theories focusing on either Rob Beckett or Romesh Ranganathan being targeted for elimination.

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Hannah PERSON · 3× Rob PERSON · 3× Romesh PERSON · 3× Ross Kemp PERSON · 3× Hannah Fry PERSON · 1× Hesmondhalgh PERSON · 1× James Acaster PERSON · 1× Leigh-Anne Pinnock PERSON · 1× Maya Jama PERSON · 1× Rob Beckett PERSON · 1×

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Other fans have speculated that one of buddies Romesh and Rob will be the next to go, with one saying: "I fear it's gonna be either Rob or Romesh and I'm gonna miss the dynamic duo together." Another fan supported this theory, posting: "I think it'll be either Rob or Romesh so they can also create a bit of heat on the other!"

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2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors fans in frenzy over who will be murdered next · mixed framing

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While revealing her true identity, Hesmondhalgh told her fellow contestants: “You know how much I have loved every second of this experience. asserted

I → reveal → experience

“Alas it may mean that I am not a phenomenal actor, I am indeed a faithful. uncertain

I → mean → ?

Hannah Fry and her fellow Traitors Maya Jama and James Acaster also selected four stars to put up for murder as part of a deadly game of Hide and Seek that was the cliffhanger at the end of the episode. asserted

that → select → episode

They chose Ross Kemp, Rob Beckett, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Romesh Ranganathan, who were told to hide in a castle crypt in the forest. asserted

who → choose → forest

Host Claudia Winkleman told the players that they had a chance of survival by deciding among them who would have a special key which would prevent the traitors from being able to murder them. asserted

which → tell → them

They agreed to give the key to Pinnock, leaving fans to ponder who might be the next to go on social media. uncertain

who → agree → media

Some fans have speculated that actor Ross Kemp will be spared, theorising that he may be useful if he can be framed as a traitor. uncertain

he → speculate → traitor

One fan posted: "Ross Kemp is probably pretty safe because they can use it to their advantage and create a Traitor narrative on him and frame him." asserted

they → post → him

they → speculate → other

Meanwhile fans are convinced the Traitors will choose to murder Miranda Hart at the next opportunity, after the comedian told fellow contestants she is convinced Hannah is a traitor. asserted

Hannah → convince → contestants

One wrote: “Miranda is getting MURDERED next week on Celebrity Traitors UK. asserted

Miranda → write → UK

She’s the only one pushing HARD to get Hannah out. asserted

She → ’ → Hannah

The problem is, I don’t see the Faithfuls going after Hannah next. asserted

Faithfuls → see → Hannah

They’ll just brush it off, move on, and start suspecting someone else.” The third episode of Celebrity Traitors had a peak audience of 10.3 million people, making it one of the BBC’s most popular shows. The Celebrity Traitors returns on Thursday at 8pm on BBC One. asserted

Traitors → brush → BBC

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