Maya Jama reveals why James Acaster dropped huge Celebrity Traitors bombshell

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2 Nov 2026 • 7:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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Maya Jama reveals why James Acaster dropped huge Celebrity Traitors bombshell

  • Maya Jama has spoken out following James Acaster's dramatic self-elimination as a Traitor on Celebrity Traitors, explaining that he found lying to co-stars difficult.
  • The series concluded with Faithfuls Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft taking home the £83,000 prize for their chosen charities.
  • Prominent figures including Romesh Ranganathan and Richard Osman defended Acaster's decision, praising his unique approach to the game.
  • Filming was reportedly paused during the penultimate round table for producer intervention, with the BBC confirming participant welfare is its highest priority.
  • Despite concern over Acaster's departure, the series was a major ratings success for the BBC, reaching a peak audience of 15 million viewers.

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