Comedian Joanne McNally has lifted the lid on the departure process for contestants eliminated from the BBC's "Celebrity Traitors," describing the procedure as "military" in its execution.
McNally, who was banished from the show on a recent Thursday episode, shared details of the protocols that ensure her discreet exit from the Scottish castle on her podcast, "My Therapist Ghosted Me." According to McNally, once a contestant is banished, they are quickly escorted out a side door and into a waiting van, a process she likened to Whitney Houston's security detail in "The Bodyguard."
Contestants are equipped with an emergency backpack containing essentials for those nights they might be eliminated. Following their departure, they are taken to a separate hotel to prevent any contact with remaining cast members.
The day after elimination, banished contestants return to the castle to film necessary cut-away scenes and final interviews. McNally emphasized the strict measures producers take to ensure no crossover occurs between eliminated and current players, explaining that even simple actions like using the restroom require significant logistical planning to maintain the illusion of separation within the castle.
"Celebrity Traitors" concluded its latest series with a record-breaking 11.2 million viewers tuning in for the finale. Faithfuls Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian 'Bash' Croft were crowned the winners, successfully banishing the Traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny. Despite mixed reviews from critics who found the finale underwhelming, the broadcast achieved the highest overnight and consolidated television audiences of 2026 in the UK.
Ranganathan and Croft each won £41,500 for their chosen charities. Ranganathan supported the Refugee Council, while Croft's winnings went to Choose Love. The final episode saw James Acaster reveal himself as a Traitor out of stress, a move that contributed to the eventual outcome.