Joanne McNally Reacts to Traitors Reveal in Hilarious TV Appearance
Comedian Joanne McNally expressed shock and disbelief as the identities of the Traitors were revealed during a segment on 'Uncloaked,' following her own banishment from the 'Celebrity Traitors' castle.
Comedian Joanne McNally experienced a dramatic reaction to discovering the identities of the Traitors during a recent appearance on the show 'Uncloaked.' Her banishment from the 'Celebrity Traitors' castle preceded her revelation, a move orchestrated by King Kenny who wielded the dagger.
Upon opening an envelope that revealed the Traitors one by one, McNally exclaimed, "I am deceased!" She had previously voiced her suspicions, indicating that she believed Leigh-Anne, Michael, Sharon, and Bash were Traitors, while expressing certainty that Kenny, Maya, and Romesh were not.
Her shock intensified upon seeing Kenny's name. "Noooooo. Oh my God! We gave him the dagger as the most honest, but now I know why he turned on me at the end," she reacted, questioning how he managed such a deception. The reveal of James Acaster's name prompted another outburst: "That p****! He was trying to get rid of me from the start. Oh my God James Acaster." Finally, when Maya's name appeared, McNally declared, "I am deceased! I honest to God, I actually cannot believe that, Maya! We were building a life together."
Meanwhile, the main 'Celebrity Traitors' show featured a significant twist when James Acaster confessed to being a Traitor at the roundtable before any votes were cast. This unprecedented move led viewers to dub it a historic moment in the show's history.
Acaster's confession came after he and Maya Jama faced scrutiny from fellow contestants, particularly Michael Sheen, regarding the murder of Ross Kemp. When questioned about the specifics of the murder, Acaster stated he couldn't argue with the plausibility of their theories but denied direct involvement. He then explained his situation, revealing he was made a Traitor against his wishes and desired to be a Faithful.
Filming was temporarily halted due to Acaster's anxiety. An insider noted that his struggle with the pressure had been evident throughout the series. Acaster ultimately received all the votes and, before his exit, expressed pride in his efforts to help the Faithfuls, admitting that being a Traitor was a reluctant role.
Producers anticipate Acaster's confession will be a widely discussed television moment. Maya Jama expressed her defeat, acknowledging that she could not pretend to be surprised by Acaster's revelation, having known he did not wish to be a Traitor.
The Traitors' actions leading up to this point included their sixth murder, targeting Sharon Rooney. Maya had expressed concern about the risky move, while James noted it as a significant gamble. Earlier, Maya made a verbal slip-up, saying "Let's murder them" instead of "Let's banish them," though it went unnoticed by the Faithfuls.