Richard E. Grant Banished Early from 'Celebrity Traitors' After Self-Implicating Announcement

Richard E. Grant was banished in the first roundtable of "The Celebrity Traitors," marking a historic moment in the series due to his early and self-declared role as a Traitor. Grant announced his status to the group just hours into the competition, a move that led to his swift downfall.

Following a vote where he received 16 out of 20 possible votes, the 69-year-old actor was eliminated. "I have always wanted to be a Traitor, as you know. Sometimes in life your dreams do come true, and sometimes they don't," Grant stated before revealing, "I am an unfaithful Traitor!"

Speaking to the camera after his banishment, Grant reflected on his strategic error. "I've been annihilated. I have managed to checkmate myself, which, as far as I'm aware, has never been done!" he said. Host Claudia Winkleman informed the remaining contestants that this was the first time in the show's history that a Traitor had been identified and banished so early in the game.

Viewers expressed surprise and disappointment at Grant's early exit, with many taking to social media platform X to share their thoughts. Comments included sentiments of heartbreak over his departure and jokes about him being the "worst traitor in history" for his candid admission. Fans lamented the loss of his presence for the remainder of the season, particularly noting that he did not have a chance to engage in any 'murder' missions.

The cast of "The Celebrity Traitors" includes Jerry Hall, James Blunt, Ross Kemp, Michael Sheen, Rob Beckett, Sharon Rooney, Joanne McNally, Amol Rajan, King Kenny, Sebastian Croft, Maya Jama, Miranda Hart, Romesh Ranganathan, James Acaster, Bella Ramsey, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Joe Lycett, Hannah Fry, Julie Hesmondhalgh, and Myha'la.