On October 30, 2025, the penultimate episode of BBC One's Celebrity Traitors aired, and it was anything but uneventful. The stakes were sky-high, the drama relentless, and, for some fans, the sense of fair play was thrown into question. With the final just days away and a £100,000 charity prize on the line, viewers were left to puzzle over a series of twists, emotional exits, and even a possible production blunder that seemed to spoil the outcome ahead of time.
The evening kicked off with a dramatic twist: Celia Imrie was murdered in plain sight at a dinner party, the deed carried out by comedian Alan Carr. According to The Tab, Alan managed to dispatch Celia without anyone catching on, a feat that left both contestants and viewers in shock. The murder wasn’t just a clever move in the game; it set the tone for an episode where trust was in short supply and suspicion ran rampant.
But the surprises didn’t end there. The remaining six contestants—Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, David Olusoga, and Kate Garraway—were soon thrust into a high-stakes laser challenge. The task? Navigate a room full of lasers while carrying mannequin heads representing their fellow players, all in an effort to add to the prize pot. The group’s efforts paid off, as they successfully built the total to an impressive £67,000, as reported by the Daily Mail. However, not everyone handled the pressure gracefully. Joe Marler, the former rugby star, was the last to complete the obstacle course, visibly frustrated and even raising his voice at Nick Mohammed. This display of temper quickly became a talking point online, with some viewers criticizing his impatience while others found the outburst wildly entertaining. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Joe getting more and more irate is such cinema. Give this series all the Oscars and BAFTAs and golden globes and Tonys #CelebrityTraitors.”
Back at the castle, the tension reached a boiling point during the round table discussion. The group, still reeling from Celia’s murder, turned their attention to rooting out the remaining Traitors. In the end, it was Kate Garraway who was banished after receiving four out of six votes. As she revealed her true identity as a Faithful, Kate reflected on her experience, saying, “I've had a lot of years of being very serious, very sad and you've allowed me to play the most amazing game,” according to Digital Spy. Her exit followed the previous night’s banishment of Traitor Jonathan Ross, who had been unmasked and sent packing after a tense showdown led by Joe Marler.
The round table wasn’t just about accusations and strategy; it also provided a platform for heated exchanges. David Olusoga and Kate Garraway clashed over past suspicions, with Kate pointing out that David had once been accused of being a Traitor, only for those suspicions to fade. David shot back, reminding her that she had been the most insistent on pursuing that line of questioning. Ultimately, the group’s focus remained on eliminating perceived threats, and Kate’s time in the castle came to a close.
What happened next, though, is what truly set the internet ablaze. After the round table, host Claudia Winkleman gathered the remaining five contestants—Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, and David Olusoga—around the fire pit. In a significant departure from the show’s usual format, Claudia announced that there would be no murder that night. This decision meant that the Traitors, Alan and Cat, were denied the opportunity to eliminate another Faithful, most likely Joe Marler. Fans immediately took to social media to voice their suspicions, with many claiming the move was a deliberate setup to favor the Faithfuls. “Faithfuls will win now. Because there was no murder. Joe would have definitely gone,” one viewer wrote, echoing a sentiment that quickly gained traction online. Another added, “NO MURDER! That’s it, game over. The Traitors are done for. They really needed Joe murdered tonight.”
The controversy didn’t stop there. Eagle-eyed fans spotted what they believed to be an editing blunder in a mid-episode trailer. As Daily Mail detailed, a shot aired showing the five finalists—Alan, Cat, Nick, Joe, and David—returning from the challenge, conspicuously without Kate Garraway. This seemingly minor slip-up all but confirmed the outcome of the round table before it actually happened on screen, prompting a flurry of discussion on Reddit and other platforms. “Spoiler in the middle of episode 8,” wrote one user, posting a screenshot of the moment. The apparent leak left some viewers feeling that the suspense had been undermined, while others shrugged it off as an honest mistake in the rush of production.
Meanwhile, the remaining players continued to strategize. Joe Marler, who had quickly become a fan favorite, was praised for his keen instincts. He correctly identified Alan Carr and Cat Burns as the remaining Traitors and devised a plan to stick close to them, hoping to expose them at the last possible moment. “My plan involves getting really close to Alan and Cat so they keep me in the game. Then I can try and pull the rug from under their feet at the last minute. Sorry, Traitors, I'm coming for you,” Joe confided to the camera, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Elsewhere, former contestants weighed in on the unfolding drama. Lucy Beaumont, who was murdered face-to-face in the previous episode, revealed in an interview on The Traitors: Uncloaked that she believed Cat Burns would ultimately win. “I think she’ll win, because there’s always someone you’d incriminate before her,” Lucy shared, reflecting on how she and Cat had built a friendship before Cat’s true allegiance was revealed.
As the dust settled and the five finalists—Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, and David Olusoga—prepared for the last leg of the competition, the question on everyone’s mind was whether the Faithfuls would finally outmaneuver the Traitors. With the final episode set to air on November 6, 2025, and the prize pot at £67,000, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion. Whether the show’s twists were clever gameplay or calculated production choices, one thing is certain: Celebrity Traitors has delivered a season packed with suspense, strategy, and more than a few jaw-dropping moments.
With tensions high and alliances constantly shifting, the finale promises to be a battle of wits, trust, and nerves—one that viewers won’t want to miss.
