Overview
- Peter Capaldi, speaking on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday, said he was asked to join The Celebrity Traitors and turned it down because the show would bring a level of exposure he does not want.
- He said he tries to keep his fame small and prefers creative projects he can control, pointing to his music and a new drama, Criminal Record, that launches on Apple TV on April 22.
- Reflecting on Doctor Who, he said the role was intense and he has a little regret about leaving, noting he felt he had to be cheerful in public to avoid letting fans down.
- The Celebrity Traitors is one of the BBC’s biggest recent hits, with a peak audience of 15.4 million and an average of 14.9 million for its first run in 2025, and it is hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
- His stance mirrors others opting out of a celebrity line-up, with Anna Maxwell Martin recently saying she would not take part because the late-night filming does not suit her.