The Celebrity Traitors series 2 final airs on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, running for an extended 80 minutes as the longest episode in Traitors history. Seven contestants remain in the competition following a dramatic semi-final that saw James Acaster banished after cracking under roundtable pressure.
The Finalists Remaining in the BBC Competition
Seven celebrities are left vying for the £100,000 charity prize pot heading into the final hours. The remaining contestants are singer-songwriter James Blunt, content creator King Kenny, musician Leigh-Anne Pinnock, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama, actor and presenter Michael Sheen, comedian Romesh Ranganathan, and musician and actor Sebastian Croft.
Bookmakers currently place the faithfuls in a strong position to triumph. Leigh-Anne Pinnock faces odds of 7/3, giving her an implied 30 per cent probability of being the next contestant banished, despite bookmakers giving her a five per cent chance of winning the series outright.
Roundtable Drama and Unnoticed Slips
Thursday’s semi-final episode featured intense confrontations at the roundtable that ultimately led to James Acaster breaking the Traitors Oath and admitting his role. Acaster cracked under pressure when the Faithfuls appeared to finally be onto something, prompting him to confess and state he was glad to come clean.
Before his banishment, several verbal slips went unnoticed by fellow players during breakfast and late-night scenes. Maya Jama accidentally toasted “to killing them” before correcting herself to “banishing them,” later explaining on X that she was extremely tired. King Kenny also used the phrase “as a Traitor myself” during the roundtable debate, which passed without immediate challenge from the room.
Structure of the 80-Minute Finale
The extended finale consists of distinct mechanical elements designed to close out the series. The broadcast includes one final murder chosen by remaining Traitors King Kenny and Maya Jama, followed by a final mission to add cash to the prize pot.
Players will then face a roundtable banishment with a unique twist where departing players will not reveal their team affiliation. The episode concludes with the traditional Fire Pit ceremony, where surviving contestants vote on whether to end the game and split the pot or continue the elimination process.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the final air and how long is it?
The final broadcasts on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, running for 80 minutes.
Who was eliminated in the semi-final?
James Acaster was banished during the semi-final roundtable after admitting to being a Traitor. Sharon Rooney was also murdered by the Traitors.
What is the prize at stake?
The remaining contestants are competing for a £100,000 charity prize pot, which faithfuls split if they eliminate all traitors, or which a surviving traitor takes entirely if they remain undetected.
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