The victors of the second series of The Celebrity Traitors have expressed their immense relief at finally being able to discuss their win, marking an end to the challenge of maintaining the biggest secret in British television.
Actor Sebastian Croft and comedian Romesh Ranganathan emerged as the sole survivors of the competition, successfully securing the £83,000 prize pot, which they have opted to split between their chosen charitable causes.
Competition Overview
- Original Contestants: 21 celebrities
- Finalists: Seven participants
- Series Finale: Friday
- Broadcast Details: One
Reflecting on the conclusion of the show, 24-year-old Croft noted the difficulty of keeping the result under wraps.
During a reunion on Ranganathan’s Radio 2 show on Saturday, the actor remarked that he woke up feeling a sense of liberation, noting that the pressure of the secrecy had been intense.
He admitted that the pair had lived in constant fear of being spotted together in public during the run of the series, recounting one incident where restaurant patrons guessed their involvement in the show.
Ranganathan, 48, confirmed his victory to his audience on Saturday morning, though he remained characteristically humble about his performance. While expressing delight at the win, he credited Croft for providing the crucial nudge to banish the final traitor, King Kenny. He joked that his achievement was slightly dampened by persistent comments from fans suggesting he owes his success entirely to his partner.
Public Reception and Finale
- Live Audience: 11.2 million viewers for the finale
- Catch-up Reach: Recent episodes exceeded 15 million viewers including on iPlayer
- Winners’ Dynamic: Croft praised Ranganathan’s intelligence and strong judgment of character throughout the game
Croft expressed that participating in the show felt like an out-of-body experience. He described the process of appearing on the spin-off chat show, Uncloaked, to discuss their win as surreal. Throughout the series, the format whittled down the original 21 celebrities to the final group, ultimately crowning the two faithfuls as the winners in a series that resonated strongly with millions of viewers across the nation.
Important Details
- According to i am feeling good, it’s so nice to finally be able to talk about it properly,” Croft, known to pals as Bash,, Newsbeat.
- We were having dinner and we’re not exactly a likely duo and the whole restaurant was like, ‘we like you on Traitors and hope you win’,” he said.
- Croft added that he had woken up on Saturday “with a light sense that I don’t have to keep the secret anymore. It’s been killing me”.
Important Details
- Ranganathan, 48, started his show by saying: “Last night, I don’t know if you’re aware, was the finale of The Celebrity Traitors and I won.
Important Details
- It’s taken the gloss off it slightly that everybody’s saying, ‘you better thank [Croft] every day for the rest of your life’,” he added, with his typical deadpan-humour.
