Sharon Rooney Draws Fan Concern Over 'Checked Out' Demeanor on Celebrity Traitors

Sharon Rooney, a participant in the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, has become the subject of fan concern due to her perceived detachment from the game during a recent episode. Viewers took to social media platform X to voice their observations that the Scottish actress, 38, appeared to have "checked out" during a high-stakes roundtable discussion.

In the latest installment of the competition, Rooney and fellow contestant Joanne McNally, 43, faced accusations of being Traitors. As the pressure mounted and Rooney considered her potential elimination, viewers interpreted her reactions as a sign of diminished engagement. Comments on X included sentiments such as "Sharon has checked out," "Sharon being genuinely over it is frying me," and "Is anyone else genuinely so uncomfortable at Sharon's reaction at the round table?"

Some fans expressed empathy, suggesting Rooney might be experiencing imposter syndrome or feeling overwhelmed. Others noted her apparent lack of enthusiasm in defending herself, which contributed to the perception that she was disengaged.

During a game mission, Rooney also voiced disagreement with the group's decision to save contestant James Acaster, citing his potential to win a "secret power." Her objections were met with suspicion from other players, further fueling the debate around her role in the game.

The episode concluded on a cliffhanger, with the fates of both Rooney and McNally unresolved. Earlier in the broadcast, contestant Miranda Hart was eliminated by the Traitors, expressing her disappointment but also reflecting on the personal fulfillment she found during her time on the show.