Celebrity Traitors 2026: Maya Jama and Richard E Grant Face Big Decision in Episode Two

Maya Jama and Richard E Grant face tough choices as Celebrity Traitors returns with high stakes and shocking twists.

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The second season of Celebrity Traitors has kicked off with a dramatic mix of betrayal, paranoia, and unexpected blunders, setting the stage for intense competition among a cast of 21 celebrities.

The BBC series, which returned on October 1, features Claudia Winkleman as host, guiding a group of stars through a high-stakes game of deception. Among them, Richard E Grant made a surprising mistake when he accidentally revealed his role as a Traitor before attempting to downplay it as a joke.

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Grant and Love Island’s Maya Jama were tasked with selecting a third Traitor, ultimately choosing comedian James Acaster and journalist Amol Rajan, both of whom had expressed strong doubts about Grant’s credibility. The episode concluded with the two suspects being called in to defend their case, leaving viewers waiting for the next installment on October 2 to find out who will be eliminated.

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