Fans of The Celebrity Traitors were left reeling after a jaw-dropping episode that saw the shocking 'murder' of a beloved contestant. But here's where it gets controversial—was this elimination a strategic masterstroke or a heartbreaking blunder? When the show returned on Thursday, viewers were stunned to learn that Traitors Jonathan Ross, Cat Burns, and Alan Carr had chosen to eliminate Ruth Codd, leaving fans devastated. The decision was particularly painful given Ruth’s sharp wit and her early detection of Jonathan as a Traitor, which had made her a fan favorite.
Social media erupted with emotional reactions. One fan declared, 'Ruth is an icon. Shading Kate Garraway and going after Jonathan Ross—she was our hero,' while another exclaimed, 'THEY KILLED RUTH!!!! Icon down!!!' A third lamented, 'The castle will feel so empty without Ruth Codd,' and a fourth simply wrote, 'NOT RUTH CODD!' And this is the part most people miss—Ruth’s elimination wasn’t just a loss for viewers; it raised questions about the Traitors' strategy. Was she too much of a threat, or did they underestimate her popularity?
This wasn’t the first time the Traitors' choices left fans scratching their heads. In the second episode, Alan Carr 'killed' his close friend Paloma Faith in a move that felt almost personal. Paloma later expressed her disappointment, telling Uncloaked host Ed Gamble, 'If the roles were reversed, I wouldn’t have done that to him. It felt like the easy way out, and it wasn’t very nice.' Bold question: Was Alan’s decision a cold-hearted strategy or a betrayal of friendship?
The drama didn’t stop there. After surviving the first banishment, the Traitors set their sights on Olympic legend Tom Daley, a move that sent shockwaves through the castle. Reflecting on his elimination, Tom admitted, 'I was sad and confused. I thought I’d be an easy target at the Round Table. Maybe they saw me as a threat, or maybe I was getting too close to the truth.' Controversial take: Did the Traitors eliminate Tom because he was a liability, or were they intimidated by his intelligence?
Meanwhile, the Faithfuls haven’t had much luck either, banishing two of their own instead of catching any Traitors. YouTuber Niko Omilana was the first to go, calling out the group’s poor decision-making on social media: 'This is the worst group of Faithfuls ever. Nice people, but terrible at the game. They’re just vibesing it instead of thinking logically.' The second Faithful banished was Tameka Empson, in a nail-biting vote that saw almost everyone receive a vote. Tameka later joked on Uncloaked that she wanted to 'cuss out' Mark Bonnar for bringing her name up at the Round Table.
Amidst the chaos, Alan Carr’s chaotic portrayal of a Traitor has been a highlight for many viewers. His wink to Jonathan Ross after 'killing' Paloma Faith became an instant meme, with one fan declaring, 'THIS MOMENT DESERVES A BAFTA.' But it was Celia Imrie who stole the show in the third episode when she accidentally farted during a challenge explanation, leaving the cast in stitches and Claudia Winkleman asking, 'What just happened?' One fan quipped, 'We’ve peaked as a nation.'
Thought-provoking question for you: Are the Traitors playing the game too ruthlessly, or are they simply doing what it takes to win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you agree with their choices, or do you think they’re making a huge mistake?
