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Celebrity Traitors in chaos as 'finalists are leaked by star's pal' with bosses desperate to keep the secret under wraps after 9.6million tune into Friday's episode

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Rusk, C. (2026, October 11). Celebrity Traitors in chaos as 'finalists are leaked by star's pal' with bosses desperate to keep the secret under wraps after 9.6million tune into Friday's episode. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16199421/Celebrity-Traitors-chaos-finalists-leaked-stars-pal-bosses-desperate-secret-wraps-9-6million-tune-Fridays-episode.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-11 · by Connie Rusk

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The Celebrity Traitors reality show is facing a crisis after someone close to one of the stars leaked information about the final contestants to showbiz circles. With 9.6 million viewers tuning in on Friday night, BBC bosses are worried that further leaks could ruin the suspense for fans. Despite strict non-disclosure agreements signed by all participants and staff, details of the final rounds have started circulating among social media and gossip forums.
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The Celebrity Traitors, a popular BBC reality show, faced significant turmoil when a close friend of one of its stars allegedly leaked information about which contestants had reached the finals. This leak came just as 9.6 million viewers watched the Friday episode, adding pressure on BBC executives to contain the news. Despite strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and precautions taken by cast members before filming began at Ardross Castle, the breach has caused panic among show bosses who fear further leaks could spoil upcoming episodes. The leak has already sparked speculation at social gatherings and increased interest online, making it crucial for fans to refrain from sharing details that could compromise the integrity of the finale.

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Faithful NORP · 6× BBC ORG · 5× Julie PERSON · 5× Bella Ramsey PERSON · 2× Julie Hesmondhalgh PERSON · 2× Faithful Joe Lycett PERSON · 1× Ross Kemp PERSON · 1× The Daily Mail ORG · 1× The Sun ORG · 1× Uber ORG · 1×

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Celebrity Traitors saw Julie Hesmondhalgh become the third star to be banished on Friday night following a tense round table Julie wasn't the only Faithful to leave the game, as Thursday's cliffhanger was resolved with the shocking news that Game Of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey, 23, had been murdered Julie, 56, and Hannah, 42, both found themselves in the firing line during the tense roundtable discussions, but it was the Coronation Street legend who ultimately received the most votes. Speaking after being booted out of the castle, Julie shared: 'You know how much I have loved every second of this experience.
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🔮 The Celebrity Traitors is said to be in chaos after a star's pal has claimed to know who has made it to the final – after a staggering 9.6 million tuned into Friday night's episode BBC bosses are said to be panicked by the leak as they have gone to great lengths to ensure the outcome of the game is kept strictly under wraps (Traitors cast pictured on Friday's show) 'The BBC is hoping that anyone happening upon the info or hearing it from friends will help keep the secrets of the castle and stay quiet, the problem is a small group will be aware of The Celebrity Traitors’ secrets, including those who work on the show, the celebrities who ran the course and possibly their close family and friends.'

Claims (22 extracted, 3 hedged)

The Celebrity Traitors is said to be in chaos after a star's pal has claimed to know who has made it to the final – after a staggering 9.6 million viewers tuned into Friday night's episode. asserted
viewers → say → episode
BBC bosses are said to be panicked by the leak as they have gone to great lengths to ensure the outcome of the game is kept strictly under wraps. asserted
outcome → say → wraps
Before heading to Ardross Castle to film the series earlier this year, all players signed non-disclosure agreements, with Ross Kemp saying the NDA was 'longer than the Bayeux Tapestry'. However, the news of who made it to the final has reportedly been leaked by someone close to one of the players. uncertain
who → head → players
A source told The Sun: 'Because of the leak, who makes the final is now a hot topic at showbiz parties. ' asserted
makes → tell → parties
It’s also spread how certain players get on, not helped by the fact another source has been suggesting who’s been placed for interviews around the final. asserted
who → spread → final
It’s vital the leaks don’t make it to gossip forums online and on social media where fans can find the information. asserted
fans → ’ → information
The Celebrity Traitors is said to be in chaos after a star's pal has claimed to know who has made it to the final – after a staggering 9.6 million tuned into Friday night's episode BBC bosses are said to be panicked by the leak as they have gone to great lengths to ensure the outcome of the game is kept strictly under wraps (Traitors cast pictured on Friday's show) 'The BBC is hoping that anyone happening upon the info or hearing it from friends will help keep the secrets of the castle and stay quiet, the problem is a small group will be aware of The Celebrity Traitors’ secrets, including those who work on the show, the celebrities who ran the course and possibly their close family and friends.' uncertain
who → say → course
The Daily Mail has contacted the BBC for comment. asserted
Mail → contact → comment
Several of the players have spoken about the strict NDA they had to sign. asserted
they → speak → NDA
While appearing on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, Faithful Joe Lycett confessed that despite signing the strict NDA requiring participants to keep their involvement quiet until an official BBC announcement, he completely ignored it. asserted
he → appear → it
He said: 'They say, "Don’t tell anyone you’re doing it", but if you search the word "Traitors" in my WhatsApp, I told everyone! asserted
I → say → everyone
I was telling Uber drivers.' asserted
I → tell → drivers
Meanwhile, Joanne McNally, who is also a Faithful, confirmed on her podcast she knows who wins. asserted
who → confirm → podcast
On Friday night, Faithful Julie Hesmondhalgh became the latest contestant to be banished. asserted
Hesmondhalgh → become → night
Celebrity Traitors saw Julie Hesmondhalgh become the third star to be banished on Friday night following a tense round table Julie wasn't the only Faithful to leave the game, as Thursday's cliffhanger was resolved with the shocking news that Game Of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey, 23, had been murdered Julie, 56, and Hannah, 42, both found themselves in the firing line during the tense roundtable discussions, but it was the Coronation Street legend who ultimately received the most votes. Speaking after being booted out of the castle, Julie shared: 'You know how much I have loved every second of this experience. asserted
I → see → experience
It has been immense, even chuffed to bits standing here because it is iconic. asserted
it → chuff → bits
Alas, it may mean that I am not a phenomenal actor. uncertain
I → mean → ?
The celebrities reacted in complete shock at Julie's exit, with Miranda Hart admitting she's 'so angry', while James Blunt apologised for leading the charge against her. asserted
Blunt → react → her
Claudia Winkleman said after the vote: 'Faithful, you have just banished an innocent victim. asserted
you → say → victim
You are doing the Traitors' work for them. asserted
You → do → them
I'd say enjoy your evening, but I think that is going to be a little bit tricky. asserted
that → say → evening
And Julie wasn't the only Faithful to leave the game, as Thursday's cliffhanger was resolved with the shocking news that Game Of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey, 23, had been murdered. asserted
Ramsey → leave → Thrones
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