Richard E. Grant's 'Teeth' Question Delights 'Celebrity Traitors' Viewers
Actor's unexpected deflection tactic after revealing himself as a traitor leaves fans in stitches.
Fans of "Celebrity Traitors" found themselves in hysterics after actor Richard E. Grant, after a significant slip-up, deflected questions about his traitor status by asking co-star Rob Beckett if he "has more teeth than a normal person."
The incident occurred following Grant's accidental confession of being a traitor early in the show's run. During breakfast with fellow contestants, Beckett questioned Grant's "bold strategy." Grant, attempting to steer the conversation away from his revealed identity, posed the unusual question to Beckett.
Viewers on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) reacted with amusement to Grant's unconventional deflection. Comments included "Richard is hilarious lmfao like he's so obvious???" and "What a deflection by Richard there… 'Do you have more teeth than a normal person?'"
One viewer described the moment as "single handedly the funniest thing I have ever heard," while another pleaded to "keep richard e grant in here FOREVER PLS."
The episode also featured a cliffhanger ending as the group debated Grant's allegiance, leaving viewers waiting to see the outcome of the round table vote. The show's abrupt ending at a crucial point drew criticism from some fans who found the cliffhanger format "ridiculous."
Elsewhere in the episode, former "Today" programme host Amol Rajan became the first contestant to be eliminated after being murdered by Grant and Maya Jama. Rajan expressed his disappointment at being the first out but acknowledged the game's nature.
The second series launch of "Celebrity Traitors" premiered with a record-breaking nine million viewers. Overnight figures indicated the first episode averaged 8.9 million viewers, surpassing previous series premieres.
The celebrity edition of "The Traitors" features a cast including Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross, Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, and Paloma Faith.