Celebrity Traitors in chaos as ‘finalists are leaked by star’s pal’ with bosses desperate to keep the secret under wraps after 9.6million tune into Friday’s episode

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By CONNIE RUSK, ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR 22:31 10 Oct 2026, updated 22:45 10 Oct 2026

Celebrity Traitors is said to be in chaos after a star’s pal has claimed to know who has made it to the final – after a staggering 9.6million viewers tuned into Friday night’s episode.

BBC bosses are said to be panicked by the leak as they have gone to great lengths to ensure the outcome of the game is kept strictly under wraps.

Before heading to Ardross Castle to film the series earlier this year, all players signed non-disclosure agreements, with Ross Kemp saying the NDA was ‘longer than the Bayeux Tapestry’.

However, the news of who made it to the final has reportedly been leaked by someone close to one of the players.

A source told The Sun: ‘Because of the leak, who makes the final is now a hot topic at showbiz parties.

‘It’s also spread how certain players get on, not helped by the fact another source has been suggesting who’s been placed for interviews around the final. It’s vital the leaks don’t make it to gossip forums online and on social media where fans can find the information.

‘The BBC is hoping that anyone happening upon the info or hearing it from friends will help keep the secrets of the castle and stay quiet, the problem is a small group will be aware of The Celebrity Traitors’ secrets, including those who work on the show, the celebrities who ran the course and possibly their close family and friends.’

The Daily Mail has contacted the BBC for comment.

Several of the players have spoken about the strict NDA they had to sign.

While appearing on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, Faithful Joe Lycett confessed that despite signing the strict NDA requiring participants to keep their involvement quiet until an official BBC announcement, he completely ignored it.

He said: ‘They say, “Don’t tell anyone you’re doing it”, but if you search the word ‘Traitors’ in my WhatsApp, I told everyone! I was telling Uber drivers.”’

Meanwhile, Joanne McNally, who is also a Faithful, confirmed on her podcast she knows who wins.

On Friday night, Faithful Julie Hesmondhalgh became the latest contestant to be banished.

Julie, 56, and Hannah, 42, both found themselves in the firing line during the tense roundtable discussions, but it was the Coronation Street legend who ultimately received the most votes.

Speaking after being booted out of the castle, Julie shared: ‘You know how much I have loved every second of this experience. It has been immense, even chuffed to bits standing here because it is iconic. Alas, it may mean that I am not a phenomenal actor. I am indeed a Faithful.’

The celebrities reacted in complete shock at Julie’s exit, with Miranda Hart admitting she’s ‘so angry’, while James Blunt apologised for leading the charge against her.

Claudia Winkleman said after the vote: ‘Faithful, you have just banished an innocent victim. You are doing the Traitors’ work for them. I’d say enjoy your evening, but I think that is going to be a little bit tricky.’

And Julie wasn’t the only Faithful to leave the game, as Thursday’s cliffhanger was resolved with the shocking news that Game Of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey, 23, had been murdered.

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