Celebrity Traitors star King Kenny has expressed his dissatisfaction with fellow contestants, suggesting that some were hesitant to fully embrace their roles. The YouTuber, whose real name is Kenny Oghenovo Ojuederie, believes producers should ensure all participants are willing to play the game effectively, whether as a Traitor or a Faithful.
"Everyone's happy to do whatever. It makes the game much more fun," Kenny stated during an appearance on The Fellas podcast. He specifically referenced James Acaster's public admission of being a "reluctant Traitor," a storyline that defined the season. Kenny admitted he was shocked by Acaster's confession, recalling a moment where he told co-star Maya Jama they would need to "fight for our life and try and win this."
Kenny, who was a Traitor alongside Acaster and Maya Jama, was banished just before the final. He was seen leaving Maya Jama's London home five months after filming concluded, and later attended a Halloween party hosted by the presenter, fueling speculation about their relationship. Despite sources close to Jama asserting they are longtime friends, their interactions on the show, including shared glances and playful touches, led many viewers to believe a deeper connection was forming. Producers reportedly saw their pairing as an opportunity to add romantic drama to the series.
Maya Jama herself had expressed excitement about recruiting Kenny, as she was newly single and found him to be a charismatic contestant. Their time together in the turret of Scotland's Ardross Castle, where the Traitors plot their moves, reportedly involved significant alone time, particularly after Acaster's departure. This intense environment, combined with their shared secret as Traitors, is suggested to have fostered their bond.
Their attempts to conceal their Traitor status and their growing attachment did not go unnoticed by other contestants. During a car ride with fellow contestants Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft, Kenny posed as a Faithful, speculating aloud about Maya potentially deceiving him. Ranganathan's amused disbelief highlighted the playful dynamic between them.
Kenny also fueled speculation with his affectionate response, "My lovely darling," when Maya chose him as her partner during a challenge. These moments have been widely discussed by fans online, with many creating edits of their interactions, which included lingering glances and embraces. However, neither Jama nor Kenny has publicly confirmed a relationship beyond friendship.