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Joe Marler’s ‘Eye Test’ and Outspoken Play Define His Celebrity Traitors Run

The retired England prop credits direct eye contact for reading truthfulness as the BBC contest nears its finale.

Overview

  • The BBC’s Celebrity Traitors, filmed in April, is currently broadcasting and scheduled to conclude on November 6.
  • Marler has been featured as an assertive Faithful on the show, pressing fellow contestants as he tries to identify Traitors.
  • He recounted telling England coach Steve Borthwick he needed to look him in the eye to judge honesty, recalling what he called the “longest blink in history.”
  • Reflecting on the experience, Marler said he felt “incredibly uncomfortable” doing the series but also called it one of the best experiences of his life.
  • Former teammate Danny Care praised Marler as “born to play that game” and “one of the smartest,” predicting he could win.