Romesh Ranganathan Feels "Humiliated" After "Celebrity Traitors" Faithfuls Labeled "Worst Ever"

Romesh Ranganathan, a participant on "Celebrity Traitors," has stated he feels "utterly humiliated" following an episode where the "Faithfuls" were deemed the "worst ever." The group's strategic missteps, specifically in identifying the game's traitors, led to widespread criticism from viewers.

During a recent challenge where contestants were asked to select individuals they "trusted most" to receive a special power, the Faithfuls mistakenly chose three individuals who were, in fact, the traitors: Maya Jama, James Acaster, and King Kenny. This decision was described by viewers on social media as a "spectacular own goal" and evidence of the Faithfuls' incompetence.

Ranganathan, speaking on his Radio 2 show, described the experience of watching the episode and social media reactions as "humiliating." He noted that many viewers took to platforms like TikTok to express their disbelief at the contestants' perceived lack of awareness, labeling them the "worst set of Faithfuls." The comedian also revealed that he had to temporarily avoid social media due to the backlash.

Beyond the public criticism, Ranganathan also voiced frustration regarding the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the show. He highlighted instances where he made personal sacrifices during challenges, only to find a perceived lack of concern from his fellow contestants. "The lack of concern from the other contestants is what I would describe as insulting!" he stated.

viewers expressed strong opinions online, with comments such as "As if they've picked the three actual Traitors to have the possibility of winning the special power. The worse set of Faithfuls of all time" and "These Faithfuls haven't got a clue." The misidentification of traitors has led many viewers to believe that a traitor is likely to win the show's prize fund.

The challenge in question involved celebrities entering a "field of screams" where scarecrows represented each participant. Contestants worked in pairs, with one collecting bags of gold and the other placing them on pitchforks. Three bags on a single pitchfork would eliminate a contestant from gaining a secret power. In this instance, the outcome directly led to the traitors gaining an advantage.

King Kenny ultimately received a dagger with a double vote, and the group collectively added £13,500 to the charity prize fund, bringing the total to £59,500. Ranganathan's experience underscores the challenges and emotional toll of participating in a game that relies heavily on deception and strategic insight, particularly when public perception aligns with a perceived lack of skill among the contestants.