REVEALED! The 3 Secrets Ruth Codd Doesn't Want You To Know: Her controversial real age, her 'unconventional' relationship status, and the most surprising role she's ever played!

Here at heat, we know we write the words ‘obsessed’ and ‘icon’ way too often – so often, in fact, those words might have lost all their punch. And that’s a shame, because right now, we really wish we could use them honestly. Because with full sincerity, and from the very depths of our showbiz souls: we are genuinely obsessed with the Celebrity Traitors cast. This group isn’t just full of stars – it’s full of icons, every single one. And one of those icons is Faithful, Ruth Codd.

CELEBRITY TRAITORS SPOILERS AHEAD – YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

The Celebrity Traitors cast ©BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Artwork – BBC Creative

Or should we say former Faithful? God, that stings to type out… Claudia overuses the phrase ‘you have lost a wonderful Faithful’, but with Ruth, they really did.

Here’s everything you need to know about the actress turned Celebrity Traitors star…

Who is Ruth Codd?

Ruth Codd is an Irish actress known for her roles in Netflix series The Midnight Club and The Fall of the House of Usher. She recently starred in Celebrity Traitors and was a Faithful.

Ruth ©Studio Lambert,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry

What happened to Ruth Codd on Celebrity Traitors?

Ruth was ‘murdered’ in episode four – and let’s be honest, Traitor Jonathan Ross swung the scythe. Her ‘murder’ followed a period where Codd had openly voiced her suspicions that Jonathan was a Traitor. Jonathan, along with fellow Traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr, ultimately selected Codd for elimination, citing her as ‘the only sensible choice’ because she was perceived as a real threat to their strategy.

Tom, Ruth and Jonathan ©Studio Lambert,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry

Codd’s outspokenness made her a standout among the Faithfuls; she later commented, ‘I was murdered definitely because I was a threat to the Traitors. I was one of the few people in the group that had my own mind that couldn’t be influenced. I’m mentally extremely strong and stubborn. I really do wish the Faithfuls the best of luck.’

Her ‘murder’ occurred alongside Clare Balding’s banishment from the game.

How old is Ruth Codd?

Ruth is 29 years old, born on 13 June 1996.

Where is Ruth Codd from?

She is from Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland.

What does Ruth Codd do for a living?

Ruth is an actress. Before acting, she worked as a makeup artist and barber.

What has Ruth Codd been in?

Ruth Codd ©(Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPop)

Ruth Codd has starred in several notable projects, including:

The Midnight Club (2022) — She played Anya in this Netflix mystery thriller series, which marked her acting debut despite having no professional experience beforehand.

The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) — She starred as Juno Usher in this Netflix horror miniseries, created by Mike Flanagan.

Creepshow (2023) — She guest-starred as Cassandra in the episode ‘Twenty Minutes with Cassandra’ of this Shudder anthology horror series.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — She was cast as Phlegma in this action-fantasy film, marking her feature film debut.

Irish Blood (2025) — She appeared as Garda Róisín Doherty in this TV series.

Small Town, Big Story (2025) — She played Production Peggy in this TV series.

Additionally, Ruth Codd appeared in the British cooking competition Celeb Cooking School (2022) and took part in the first Celebrity Traitors (2025).

Her rise to acting came after she was discovered on TikTok, where her content shifted from comedic videos to disability awareness, ultimately leading to her casting in The Midnight Club.

What led to Ruth Codd’s leg being amputated?

Ruth Codd had her right leg amputated below the knee at age 23 due to complications (nerve damage and chronic pain) from breaking her foot at age 15.

Is Ruth Codd in a relationship?

Ruth appears to be single. If she’s not, she’s keeping it very private.

Did Ruth Codd have a strategy on Celebrity Traitors?

Before entering the castle, she told producers, ‘I’m not set on one approach. I chopped off my own leg and taught myself to walk again. So, you know, I’m a very adaptable person, if anything. Being in situations where you have to kind of think quickly, adjust, that doesn’t really phase me so I’m going in with the intention of taking it moment by moment.’

REVEALED! The 3 Secrets Ruth Codd Doesn’t Want You To Know: Her controversial real age, her ‘unconventional’ relationship status, and the most surprising role she’s ever played!