BBC panics as 'Celebrity Traitors' finalists are leaked by a star's friend with the final still THREE WEEKS away

From the Newshound archive · first published 10 October 2026 · last updated 12 October 2026.

The BBC is desperately trying to contain a bombshell leak after a friend of one contestant reportedly claimed to know who has made the final of 'Celebrity Traitors', with the show still three weeks from its conclusion. Bosses are reportedly panicked that the information will spread to gossip forums and social media, despite all players signing strict NDAs before filming at Ardross Castle. A staggering 9.6 million viewers watched Friday's episode, making the stakes enormous. Comedian Joe Lycett this week admitted he ignored the NDA entirely and told everyone he knew, including Uber drivers, he was taking part.

Cast members were reportedly 'at each other's throats' even off camera, with 'utter paranoia' spilling into real life behind the scenes.

Traitor-hunters have already lost Bella Ramsey and Myha'la to murder, while Coronation Street's Julie Hesmondhalgh, 56, was banished in Friday's shock vote.

This is not the BBC's first leak crisis — last year Canadian streamer Crave uploaded the final a day early, though viewing figures still hit 11 million.