The second episode of The Celebrity Traitors UK, aired on Thursday, October 9, 2025, delivered a jaw-dropping twist that left viewers and contestants alike reeling. The first victim of the cunning trio of traitors was unceremoniously ousted, and their reaction to the betrayal was nothing short of explosive. This celebrity spin-off of the hit British reality series The Traitors has already proven it’s a masterclass in deception, and we’re only just getting started.
On the premiere episode the previous evening, the traitors were unveiled: television icon Jonathan Ross (64), rising star singer-songwriter Cat Burns (25), and beloved comedian Alan Carr (49). Tasked with orchestrating the first “murder” of the season, the trio concocted a devilishly clever plan. Their mission? One of them had to subtly rub a poisonous lily and touch the face of their chosen victim, triggering a slow-acting toxin that would eliminate them within 24 hours. The catch? They had to pull it off without raising a single eyebrow.
Enter Alan Carr, the group’s designated executioner. His fellow traitors pegged him as the perfect candidate, citing his naturally tactile demeanor. Carr leaned into his charm and camaraderie, zeroing in on a close friend among the contestants. Pretending to brush a stray hair from their face, he delivered the fatal touch with such nonchalance that no one suspected a thing. The victim? None other than the vibrant singer-songwriter Paloma Faith (44).
The following morning, the celebrities gathered for breakfast, buzzing with relief that everyone seemed to have survived the night. But host Claudia Winkleman quickly shattered their optimism, announcing that the first victim’s identity would be revealed during the day’s mission. The tension was palpable as the traitors selected two additional celebrities—actor Nick Mohammed (44) and comedian Lucy Beaumont (42)—to join Faith in coffins for a chilling challenge. The group was tasked with guessing which of the three had been “murdered.”
Convinced that Beaumont was the unlucky one, the celebrities were stunned when Winkleman revealed the truth: Paloma Faith, the effervescent heart of the group, was the first to fall. The room erupted in gasps and grief as they mourned the loss of such a dynamic presence so early in the game.
Faith didn’t hold back her emotions when she appeared on The Traitors official podcast, Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble. As the traitors’ identities were revealed, her shock and betrayal were palpable. When told that Jonathan Ross was among the culprits, Faith let out an incredulous, “Jonathan?! The geek!” followed by a colorful expletive. She grudgingly admitted, “He’s really good at it,” confessing she hadn’t suspected him for a second.
The bombshell that Cat Burns was also a traitor elicited an equally stunned reaction. “Cat?! Oh my god!” Faith exclaimed, reeling from the realization that her fellow record label artist had turned on her. “These people just killed me out of malice,” she declared, still processing the betrayal.
But the real gut-punch came when Faith learned that her close friend Alan Carr was the one who delivered the fatal touch. “Alan?! These are like three of my favorite people!” she cried, half-joking, half-heartbroken. “I hope they never call me again. And I mean that.” Host Gamble tried to soften the blow, suggesting the traitors’ deception was a testament to their skill. Faith reluctantly agreed, muttering, “Yes! But bang out of order.”
Reflecting on the ordeal, Faith summed up her feelings with a mix of humor and hurt: “I feel really even more betrayed now. I feel betrayed by Jonathan and Alan. And actually Cat, because she’s on the same record label as me and she should have some loyalty.”
Faith’s elimination was a masterstroke of deception, executed with such finesse that it left everyone blindsided. While her exit was undoubtedly a loss for the show’s dynamic, her good-humored outrage on Uncloaked only added to the drama that makes The Celebrity Traitors so addictive. As the series continues, viewers are left wondering: who will the traitors target next, and how long can Ross, Burns, and Carr keep their deadly secret? One thing’s for sure—Faith will be glued to her screen, watching her former allies navigate the treacherous game they’ve so expertly begun.