Celebrity Traitors 2026: Joe Lycett Eliminated as Traitors Mastermind Murder in Plain Sight

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The competition on the BBC reality series Celebrity Traitors has officially crossed its halfway point, with Traitor Maya Jama appearing increasingly positioned for victory. Jama has successfully navigated the game alongside her fellow conspirators, James Acaster and the latest recruit, King Kenny.

During the episode broadcast on Friday, 16 October, comedian Joe Lycett became the primary target for elimination. His downfall followed his vocal desire to be recruited by the Traitors during the previous installment, which drew significant suspicion from his peers.

Following a team-based mission involving the construction of statues, Lycett faced intense scrutiny at the roundtable. He was ultimately voted out of the game, subsequently revealing his status as a Traitor.

While other contestants, including Ross Kemp and Joanne McNally, also faced accusations, they managed to remain in the competition. The episode concluded with the Traitors tasked with executing a murder in plain sight, leaving Ross Kemp and Jerry Hall as the potential targets.

Reflecting on his departure during an appearance on The Celebrity Traitors Uncloaked, Lycett expressed shock upon discovering the identities of the Traitors, stating, “They’re never going to find them.” He later admitted that his aggressive campaign to be recruited was a tactical error, jokingly calling himself a silly billy for his approach.

Lycett noted that he previously viewed Romesh as a front runner, though he acknowledged the unpredictability of the remaining players. Meanwhile, Clare Balding praised Maya Jama’s performance on the show, describing her as one of the most brilliant Traitors to date.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)