The Traitors returned on Thursday evening for another dramatic episode, and viewers were left “in tears” following the latest banishment
Another star was banished on Celebrity Traitors (Image: BBC)
Another celebrity was eliminated from Celebrity Traitors during Thursday’s (23 October) episode, leaving viewers at home “in tears” following his heartfelt departure.
With the Faithfuls still battling to identify the Traitors lurking among them, the latest roundtable discussion focused on Stephen Fry, who was tragically voted out despite being a Faithful. His elimination marked the second departure of the episode, after actor Mark Bonnar’s earlier banishment.
As he made his exit, Stephen told his fellow contestants he’d experienced tremendous “fun” on the BBC One programme and described the cast as “extraordinary”, before poignantly saying his goodbyes to the castle.
BBC audiences were moved to tears by the touching moment, with one posting on X: “Wait bc why did i start getting emotional at Stephen’s goodbye speech #CelebrityTraitors.”
Stephen Fry on Celebrity Traitors (Image: BBC)
“I’m amazed he lasted this long – I thought they’d all gun for him early doors – but Sir Stephen Fry breaks a nation’s hearts as he exits. #TheCelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors,” another wrote.
A third viewer agreed: “Aww Stephen’s speech got me #CelebrityTraitors,” whilst someone else commented: “Shed some serious tears at the loss of Sir Stephen Fry tonight. Absolutely dreadful group of faithfuls. #CelebrityTraitors.”
A fifth Traitors enthusiast added: “I cannot believe that Stephen has gone and Kate is still in there #CelebrityTraitors.”
Stephen’s heartfelt speech included tributes to all of his fellow Traitors contestants. The television personality declared: “Oh, I’ve had the best fun for years. Honestly, what an extraordinary bunch of people all of you, and the banished and the ones who aren’t here for me to thank.
“It’s been such an extraordinary and wonderful few days. To be part of such a group is a privilege and an honour, a deep delight and pleasure. So, thank you all and no hard feelings, promise. I am of course, as I told you all along, a Faithful.”
Host Claudia Winkleman announced a major twist (Image: BBC)
After Stephen’s elimination, Claudia urged the remaining contestants to “focus” and concentrate all their energy on identifying a Traitor, having once again failed in their mission, reports Wales Online.
Later that evening, Jonathan, Nick, Kate and Lucy each discovered letters warning them they were in danger of being murdered following an earlier challenge.
However, it emerged that the Traitors would carry out the murder face-to-face, with the victim’s identity to be revealed in the next episode on Wednesday, 29 October.
Celebrity Traitors airs on Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm on BBC One.
