Richard E. Grant Pokes Fun at His 'Traitors' Slip-Up in New Video
The actor, who accidentally revealed his Traitor status on the show, shared a lighthearted Instagram clip with co-host Rob Beckett.
Richard E. Grant, a contestant on Celebrity Traitors, has humorously addressed his recent on-air confession of being a traitor by engaging in banter with co-host Rob Beckett. Grant, 69, posted an Instagram video on Wednesday that played on his on-screen blunder, teasing what might be his exit episode.
In the video, Grant reenacted a moment from the show where Beckett questioned his allegiance. Instead of answering directly, Grant playfully asked Beckett if he had "more teeth than a normal person?" Beckett responded in kind, inquiring if Grant had "more forehead than a normal person?" Grant then humorously placed a sticky note with the word "Traitor" written on it onto his forehead, captioned with "Clearly, @robbeckettcomic & I are no longer on speaking terms!" He also shared a second note indicating "Traitors ep 3, BBC1 8pm Thursday," further hinting at the unfolding drama.
During the episode, Grant's unexpected admission of being a traitor shocked his fellow contestants and viewers alike. When directly asked by Beckett about his strategy, Grant confessed, "I'm a traitor." This revelation sent ripples of confusion and surprise through the group. Fans on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) expressed amusement at Grant's direct confession and subsequent deflection tactics.
The show itself concluded with a dramatic cliffhanger, leaving viewers frustrated as the round table discussion was cut short before any votes were cast. This abrupt ending to the second episode has become a point of contention among fans, who are accustomed to the show resolving a round table elimination each episode.
In other developments from the episode, Amol Rajan, the former Today programme host, was the first to be murdered by the traitors, Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama. Rajan expressed his disappointment at his early exit, calling the experience an "unforgettable ride" but admitting to grieving what might have been.
The second series of Celebrity Traitors launched with a record-breaking nine million viewers, surpassing previous premiere figures for The Traitors UK and marking a significant increase from its celebrity predecessor.