The Celebrity Traitors’ biggest twists and mishaps, from Grant to scarecrows

The second series of *The Celebrity Traitors* drew more than 15 million viewers, with its mix of celebrity scheming, comic mishaps and memorable personalities sustaining the programme’s appeal. This round-up revisits ten moments that stood out, from the theatrical opening to a series of unexpected game twists.

Richard E Grant revealed he was a traitor soon after being chosen, then became the first one banished; Amol Rajan was the first celebrity murdered. Ross Kemp’s suspicions and dramatic reactions, Jerry Hall’s colourful remarks, Miranda Hart’s return to television and James Acaster’s reluctance to carry out a mission all feature. The article also describes Maya Jama’s recruitment of Kenny and a scarecrow challenge in which the faithful selected three players who were all traitors.