Ranganathan and Croft defeat King Kenny in tense Celebrity Traitors finale
The Faithful secured a narrow victory in the final episode of the BBC One reality series, following a chaotic season marked by unexpected reveals and strategic missteps.
By Rafael Bailey ·
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor Sebastian Croft claimed victory for the Faithful in the final episode of The Celebrity Traitors, which aired on BBC One at 8pm. The win capped a chaotic season that featured several high-profile reveals and strategic errors. The duo defeated Traitor King Kenny in a close final challenge that determined the series champion.
The season began with a farcical tone when Richard E Grant self-outed as a Traitor. The narrative shifted further when James Acaster revealed his hidden role during a round table session. These early developments set the stage for a finale that required high stakes to maintain viewer interest.
The decisive moment arrived during the final bonfire segment. Ranganathan made a critical error by mistaking James Blunt for a hooded Traitor. This mistake nearly cost the Faithful the game. Sebastian Croft saved the group by identifying Kenny’s strategic intent and successfully voting him off the island.
James Blunt, a former army officer, challenged the outcome after Ranganathan’s misidentification. Blunt demanded a new vote to reverse the decision. He was subsequently expelled from the game, which allowed Ranganathan and Croft to secure their position as the winners. Blunt’s intervention effectively ended the threat to the Faithful’s victory.
The final round table also saw the departure of Maya Jama. Jama had been a Traitor for the early portion of the season, paired with Grant and Acaster. Her exit came after a vote that Kenny supported to avoid potential future threats. Jama described the vote as terrible, though she did not appear deeply affected by the decision.
Other notable departures in the final week included Irish comedian Joanne McNally and actor Michael Sheen. McNally was banished during the final week, while the Traitors eliminated Sheen because he was assembling the full picture of the game. Both players were absent from the final challenge, leaving Ranganathan and Croft to conclude the series as champions.
The finale resolved the season’s earlier inconsistencies. The show had struggled with players who seemed unaware of the game’s rules or their roles. The final episode provided a clear conclusion for the audience, ending the season on a decisive note for the Faithful.
