Overview
- In the penultimate episode, broadcast Thursday, comedian James Acaster publicly admitted he had been recruited as a Traitor and was voted out at the roundtable.
- The admission removed a third Traitor from the game and leaves two Traitors, Maya Jama and King Kenny, facing five Faithfuls in the extended finale airing tonight.
- Multiple outlets reported production paused during the roundtable when Acaster became visibly upset, and the BBC said players are closely monitored and supported by a dedicated welfare team.
- Contestants added £5,000 to the charity prize pot in the penultimate mission, bringing the total to £64,500 of a possible £100,000 going into the final.
- This series' early recruitment twist, earlier self‑reveals and tightened production controls have changed strategy and fuelled public debate about format fairness and on‑set support.