Ross Kemp’s Paranoia on ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Stuns Ed Gamble

Ed Gamble calls Ross Kemp's 'Celebrity Traitors' reactions 'one of the funniest things on TV.'

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Ross Kemp’s intense suspicion of fellow contestants in the first episode of BBC’s hit show ‘Celebrity Traitors’ has sparked widespread amusement, with host Ed Gamble calling it one of the most entertaining moments he has seen on television.

The EastEnders actor and presenter displayed extreme paranoia after being touched by other participants, fearing they were secretly working as Traitors. His reaction, which included questioning whether a friendly gesture was part of a game strategy, drew laughter from the audience during a press screening.

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Gamble praised Kemp’s performance, highlighting the humor in his over-the-top caution. He also revealed his admiration for Kemp, having recently read the actor’s autobiography. Meanwhile, the show’s first Traitors were revealed as Richard E Grant and Maya Jama, setting up an intriguing second episode set to air this Friday.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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