Michael Sheen, a star of the BBC show 'Celebrity Traitors,' has commented on the close relationship between presenter Maya Jama and boxer King Kenny, further fueling rumors that the pair are romantically involved. The speculation intensified after King Kenny was photographed leaving Jama's London home over a weekend.
During an appearance on the spin-off show 'Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked,' Sheen, who was unable to attend in person due to theater rehearsals, remarked that Jama and King Kenny "spend far too much time together." This statement came as he reacted to the reveal of the show's traitors. Initially suspecting Jama and singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sheen was surprised to learn King Kenny had been deceiving him. He mused that a pairing of "Kenny and Maya together" as traitors would be a "killer blow" and "ridiculous," because they spend so much time together.
The finale of 'Celebrity Traitors' saw King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Oghenene, banish Maya Jama, who had recruited him as a traitor alongside comedian James Acaster. However, despite this in-show betrayal, the pair have reportedly been spending time together since the show was filmed.
Sources close to Jama maintain that she and King Kenny have been friends for years and are not dating, though this appears to contradict recent observations. King Kenny was seen leaving Jama's £1.5 million north London flat on a Saturday morning, having reportedly stayed there for a couple of nights, though one source claimed it was only on the sofa. He also attended a Halloween party hosted by Jama in Shoreditch.
During the filming of 'Traitors,' producers were reportedly pleased with the recruitment of King Kenny, seeing him as a potential match for the newly single Jama. A source close to the show noted that they spent a significant amount of time together, particularly after James Acaster's departure, leading to the development of feelings in the intense environment. Their close bond was noticeable to other contestants, including Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft.
Fans have noted instances of lingering glances, playful touches, and frequent embraces between Jama and King Kenny captured on camera, which has led to the creation of fan edits online. However, neither Jama nor King Kenny has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship beyond friendship.