# Celebrities reportedly sought Traitor roles to boost their profiles on the show

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/traitors-insiders-have-told-me-the-intriguing-demands-celebrities-made-to-shows-bosses-before-filming-their-revelations-mean-that-regardless-of-who-wins-the-show-maya-jama-will-come-out-on-top/
- Published: 2026-10-25T10:01:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T10:22:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16236087/Traitors-insiders-Maya-Jama-KATIE-HIND.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Traitor roles bring more airtime and attention.
- Insiders say some stars sought the role before filming.
- Maya Jama’s profile has risen through the series.

## Summary

Industry sources claim some celebrities and their agents have told casting teams they would appear on Celebrity Traitors only if chosen as Traitors, a role that brings more screen time and attention. The claims are unverified, and the programme’s bosses say casting decisions are theirs; the article argues that the role can raise a star’s profile regardless of who wins.

Maya Jama is cited as a beneficiary of her Traitor role alongside Richard E Grant, with a PR expert saying the extra airtime has widened her industry recognition. The article says she was previously best known for hosting Love Island and appearing on The Masked Singer, and suggests she may pursue higher-profile acting work; it also mentions rumours of a move to a more prestigious talent agent.

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