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Celebrity Traitors fans convinced murder in plain sight will 'break the series' and send castle into chaos

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Bishop, H. (2026, October 20). Celebrity Traitors fans convinced murder in plain sight will 'break the series' and send castle into chaos. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-traitors-maya-jama-james-acaster-b1301570.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-20 · by Holly Bishop

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Fans of Celebrity Traitors are speculating that a recent episode's murder in plain sight challenge will disrupt the game’s structure and cause chaos within the castle. Host Claudia Winkleman tasked Maya Jama, James Acaster, and King Kenny with boring a Faithful to death by spraying a perfume into a room and getting one of the contestants to yawn before asking if they are bored. Ross Kemp and Jerry Hall were targeted during this challenge, but fans believe something may go wrong, potentially revealing the traitors' identities prematurely. Some viewers predict that Kemp will become suspicious due to repeated yawning from Jama and Acaster, possibly leading to a dramatic turn in the series.
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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.

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Evening Standard
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“The articles discuss different aspects of the show 'Celebrity Traitors', with Article A focusing on the strategy involving the use of perfume to bore out Faithfuls, while Article B discusses the emotional departure of a character named Hart.”
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“The articles describe different moments in the series; Article A discusses an episode where Ross Kemp and Jerry Hall are targeted, while Article B mentions Miranda Hart being murdered in a later episode.”
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Evening Standard
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“The articles describe different parts or methods of a game within Celebrity Traitors but do not clearly refer to the same exact murder incident.”
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Celebrity Traitors fans convinced murder in plain sight will 'break the series' and send castle into chaos Celebrity Traitors fans are convinced that this one moment in the latest episode will turn the game into complete chaos. Host Claudia Winkleman instructed Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and King Kenny to “bore a Faithful to death”.
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🔮 Celebrity Traitors fans convinced murder in plain sight will 'break the series' and send castle into chaos Celebrity Traitors fans are convinced that this one moment in the latest episode will turn the game into complete chaos. Host Claudia Winkleman instructed Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and King Kenny to “bore a Faithful to death”.

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Celebrity Traitors fans convinced murder in plain sight will 'break the series' and send castle into chaos Celebrity Traitors fans are convinced that this one moment in the latest episode will turn the game into complete chaos. Host Claudia Winkleman instructed Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and King Kenny to “bore a Faithful to death”. asserted
Winkleman → convince → death
They had to spray a deadly perfume into a room of their choice, get a Faithful to yawn in said room, before asking them: “Am I boring you?” asserted
I → have → you
At the end of the latest episode, unlucky Faithfuls Ross Kemp and Jerry Hall found themselves in the firing line as James Acaster and Maya Jama both began a yawning frenzy in the hopes that one of the pair would follow suit. asserted
one → find → suit
Viewers will have to wait until Thursday to see how the murder in plain sight unfolds, however some are convinced that the challenge will “break the game”. asserted
challenge → have → game
Fans online have claimed that they have seen reports that there is a moment during the season that does not go to plan, with the format of the game being “broken”. asserted
format → claim → game
“I have a feeling Maya and James mess up the murder in plain sight and things get messy real quick. asserted
things → have → sight
Some of the recent reports also back this up…,” wrote one fan account online, though they did not cite the alleged reports. asserted
they → back → reports
Fans have theorised about what could potentially “go wrong” during the murder in plain sight, which has never failed on a UK series of the show. uncertain
which → theorise → show
Some have predicted that Hall will yawn and Kemp, who fans already said looked “suspicious” at the repeated yawning from Jama and Acaster, will immediately suspect the pair of them. asserted
fans → predict → them
Others believe the pair will make themselves look even more guilty by saying “Am I boring you, Jerry?”, at the same time. asserted
I → believe → time
Kemp, and even Hall before she is told her fate overnight, could catch onto the strange behaviour and tell the rest of the castle their suspicions. “Production can't step in if they've completed the murder, and then two of the traitors will be known so could be back to back wins for faithful at the round table making for a complete mess for Claudia. uncertain
two → tell → Claudia
Actually kind of want this to happen as it'd be hilarious,” said one user online. asserted
user → want → ?
“It’d make for a weird pair of episodes and potentially mess up the schedule more. asserted
It → make → schedule
Kenny would be the sole traitor by the end, with a hand in only one murder, assuming they don’t recruit after the first banishment,” another speculated. asserted
another → assume → banishment
Others have theorised that the Traitors fail to make anyone yawn in the allotted time for the task. asserted
anyone → theorise → task
The Traitors could miss out on the chance to murder and Winkleman could then let the contestants know at breakfast the next day that the murder in plain sight had failed. uncertain
murder → miss → sight
This could still lead to Kemp and Hall sharing Jama and Acaster’s odd behaviour last night with the rest of the group, meaning their treacherous ways could be revealed even if their task fails. uncertain
task → lead → group
Some have also pointed to reports that filming was paused briefly after Acaster got “very anxious” on set. asserted
Acaster → point → set
The comedian reportedly became visibly stressed during his time in the castle, causing fellow contestants to raise concern with producers, who halted filming so production could check on him. uncertain
production → become → him
A source told The Sun: “Everyone looks out for each other and there is a proper sense of camaraderie. asserted
Everyone → tell → camaraderie
It was good for James to have a breather, as everyone felt it was for the best." asserted
it → have → best
It added that the break did not affect the outcome of the game but reflected the “passionate and tense” atmosphere on set. asserted
break → add → set
“Ooh maybe then this is when James A's breakdown happened?,” theorised one fan. asserted
fan → happen → ?
“Apparently James has a panic attack, I think he gives up the game and tells everyone to vote him out and that’s what breaks the game. asserted
what → have → game
However, I guess this murder could be the thing that pushes him to breaking point,” theorised another. uncertain
another → guess → point
Fans will have to wait until Thursday to see what happens in regards to the murder in plain sight, though many have already moaned about the wait feeling like the “longest week ever”. asserted
wait → have → week
The Celebrity Traitors continues on Thursday at 8pm on BBC One. asserted
Traitors → continue → BBC
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