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Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft win Celebrity Traitors 2026
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Core Event
The BBC One finale of *The Celebrity Traitors* aired on Friday, 30 October 2026. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor-singer Sebastian “Bash” Croft won as the Faithful pair, splitting the £83,000 prize between Choose Love and the Refugee Council. In the final round-table, Maya Jama (Traitor) was banished after King Kenny cast the decisive vote against her. Earlier, Michael Sheen was murdered by the remaining Traitors Jama and Kenny; Kenny was then voted out, leaving Ranganathan and Croft as the sole survivors.
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Background & Context
*The Celebrity Traitors* pits 21 personalities against each other in a Scottish castle, with a minority acting as “Traitors” who eliminate contestants at night. Faithfuls must identify and banish them at fire-pit round-tables. Series 2 began in early October 2026, following a successful debut season. A turning point occurred on 29 October 2026 when comedian James Acaster admitted he was a Traitor and was immediately banished.
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Timeline
- Early October 2026 – Series 2 launch.
- 29 October 2026 – Acaster’s self-confession and banishment.
- 30 October 2026 – Final episode: Michael Sheen murdered; Maya Jama banished; King Kenny voted out; Ranganathan and Croft win.
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Data & Statistics
- Penultimate episode audience: 10.3 million (62 % share).
- Finale peak audience: 15.4 million, the highest TV audience recorded in 2025.
- Prize pot at the start of the final: £83,000 (some outlets listed £84,0000, a typographical error).
- Final vote: Maya Jama received three votes, Kenny one; Kenny’s banishment secured the win for Ranganathan and Croft.
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Official Statements & Responses
- BBC spokesperson: “Our highest priority is always the safety and welfare of everyone taking part. Players are closely monitored and supported throughout by production which includes a dedicated and experienced welfare team.”
- Romesh Ranganathan (post-final interview): “I feel pretty good getting to episode nine, and now we’ve got a proper final on our hands.”
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Verbatim Quotes
- “I just want to explain my situation, I was made a traitor without wanting to be.” — James Acaster
- “I’ve had a unique experience on this that no-one’s had before, where I wanted to be a faithful and that’s all I’ve wanted to be.” — Traitor He
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Prize amount: Most sources state £83,000, while two reports list £84,0000, likely a transcription error.
- Future scheduling: The BBC has confirmed recommissioning for at least three more seasons, but no broadcast dates have been announced.
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What’s Next
The BBC plans additional series of *The Traitors* and *The Celebrity Traitors* in coming years; production timelines remain unspecified. Viewers can watch the full finale on BBC iPlayer.