The Celebrity Traitors star Michael Sheen admits one element of the show was a 'poisoned chalice' - Digital Spy

Celebrity Traitors Episode Draws Criticism Over James Blunt Joke

Fans of Celebrity Traitors expressed outrage and regret after comedian Romesh Ranganathan made a joke about James Blunt. The show's cast admitted to some disagreements, with Michael Sheen calling one aspect a 'poisoned chalice'. The episode ended with questions over the victory of the Faithful or the Traitors, while James Acaster highlighted a tense moment where stars reportedly considered leaving. The incident has sparked discussions among viewers about the show's dynamics and the impact of such remarks.

“Fans of Celebrity Traitors expressed outrage and regret after comedian Romesh Ranganathan made a joke about James Blunt,” — Farah Vance, economic affairs editor at Stanburn Ham Partnership, noted.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Fans of Celebrity Traitors expressed outrage and regret after comedian Romesh Ranganathan made a joke about Ja...

Nov 5 — The incident has sparked discussions among viewers about the show's dynamics and the impact of such remarks....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Stanburn Ham Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanburn Ham Partnership desk and last updated 09:55 UTC.

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