Veteran broadcaster Jonathan Ross recently shared his mixed feelings about participating in the reality series “Celebrity Traitors.” He described his experience as “uncomfortable” due to the constant deception required in the game.
Jonathan Ross on Celebrity Traitors
At 64 years old, Ross was one of the first three traitors, selected alongside comedian Alan Carr and singer-songwriter Cat Burns. The premise of the show involves contestants covertly “murdering” fellow players without getting caught, demanding high levels of secrecy and dishonesty.
Advising Fellow Celebrities
On his podcast, Reel Talk, Ross expressed his intent to guide other celebrities who have been approached to join future seasons. He revealed that he has received inquiries from two celebrity friends about his experience on the show.
- Ross found the continual lying and secrecy “wearing” and “increasingly uncomfortable.”
- He emphasized that he is not dissuading others but merely sharing his experience.
- Ross acknowledged that he appreciated the unique experience despite its challenges.
“I am pleased I did it – an extraordinary experience – but I found the duplicity to be a tougher psychological challenge than I expected,” he explained. Ross added that he aims to set realistic expectations for potential participants.
Celebrity Dynamics on the Show
The show was filmed in Ardross Castle, Scotland, featuring 19 celebrity contestants vying for £100,000, which they can donate to charities of their choice. The series began with its first elimination, where singer Paloma Faith was voted out by Carr.
Faith expressed her shock at being targeted. She stated, “I don’t think it was very nice” and mentioned that she wouldn’t have done the same to Carr had the roles been reversed. Despite her initial disappointment, she later forgave Carr, highlighting his lovable nature.
The Role of Deception
For Ross, the psychological demands of “Celebrity Traitors” were greater than anticipated. Participants must navigate friendships while maintaining their cover, making the game emotionally taxing. As the show progresses, Ross encourages future contestants to prepare for this unique challenge in the world of celebrity reality entertainment.
