Fans Predict 'Celebrity Traitors' Pair Will Betray James Acaster

Fans of "Celebrity Traitors" are anticipating that Maya Jama and King Kenny might betray James Acaster following his hesitation during a recent mission. Acaster cited fear as his reason for not assisting his fellow Traitors in a task designed to secure resources for the prize fund.

The mission required the Traitors to move shield puzzle pieces while other contestants were blindfolded. Maya Jama and King Kenny removed their blindfolds to complete their part of the task, but Acaster remained with his blindfold on, stating he was "too scared" to help.

Both Jama and Kenny appeared visibly frustrated by Acaster's inaction but could not openly confront him in front of the Faithfuls. Later, in private, they expressed their disappointment. Jama told Acaster, "You did leave us out to dry." Acaster responded by admitting he enjoyed the game, even confessing, "When I killed Ross Kemp in plain sight, I loved it. And I have enjoyed today more." This revelation seemingly eased tensions, with Jama expressing pride in him.

Despite this private exchange, viewers took to social media to speculate that Jama and King Kenny might still plan to eliminate Acaster later in the game due to his perceived lack of commitment during the mission. Comments on platforms like Twitter suggested that Acaster might be the next Traitor to be ousted or that Jama and Kenny would "throw James under the bus."

Conversely, some viewers defended Acaster's decision, arguing that his cautious approach was strategic. They pointed out that he was surrounded by Faithfuls who were intent on finding a Traitor, making his passive stance a potentially smart move to avoid suspicion. Others appreciated the mission's design, calling it one of their favorites for shifting the focus to the Traitors' actions rather than just their eliminations.

Earlier in the episode, Ross Kemp became the victim of the Traitors' first murder committed in plain sight. The actor had expressed growing paranoia throughout the series, even accusing fellow contestants of his potential demise. His elimination occurred after he inhaled a "deadly sleeping powder" during the challenge, with James Acaster confirming the murder. Kemp's final words reflected on his adherence to his own principles, acknowledging the Traitors' success while maintaining his integrity.

Following Kemp's murder, host Claudia Winkleman announced the news, intensifying the search for clues. While Jerry Hall initially evaded murder, she was subsequently banished from the castle. The banishment occurred shortly after her narrow escape from the Traitors' earlier trap.