The BBC’s hit show Celebrity Traitors has fans on the edge of their seats, and the latest twist has everyone buzzing. After host Claudia Winkleman named comedian Alan Carr, singer Cat Burns, and chat show host Jonathan Ross as this season’s Traitors, the trio has been ruthlessly eliminating Faithfuls at Ardross Castle. So far, six players—Clare Balding, Ruth Codd, Tameka Empson, Tom Daley, Niko Omilana, and Paloma Faith—have been “killed off” by their sneaky co-stars. But now, fans believe they’ve cracked the code on the next big betrayal, and it’s all thanks to some telling social media clues from Alan and Cat.
Alan Carr and Cat Burns were recently seen skipping down the street together to Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 in the clip – and fans think the duo have been ‘rumbled’ over their future plans
In recent episodes, suspicion has started to close in on Jonathan Ross, the 63-year-old “big dog” of the Traitors. Meanwhile, Alan Carr, 49, and Cat Burns, 25, have been spotted growing closer, both on and off the screen. During a heated discussion, Alan described himself and Cat as “thick as thieves,” hinting that they might be ready to throw Jonathan under the bus to secure their own survival. This alliance has sparked speculation among viewers, especially after the duo began posting a series of TikTok videos together—without Jonathan.
Last week, Alan and Cat took to the streets of London, donning their iconic Traitors capes and belting out Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 in a hilarious clip. The video showed Cat pulling their cloaks from a washing machine, followed by Alan ironing his cape and polishing his lantern with comedic flair. Just days earlier, the pair lip-synced to Nicki Minaj’s Beez in the Trap and 4 Non Blondes’ What’s Up?, racking up millions of views and earning praise for their “iconic” chemistry. Fans flooded the comments, calling the duo “hilarious” and “the best Traitors ever.” But some eagle-eyed viewers noticed a glaring omission: Jonathan Ross was nowhere to be seen in these videos.
This absence has fueled theories that Alan and Cat are plotting to betray their fellow Traitor. “Subtle foreshadowing that you both turned on Jonathan,” one fan commented on TikTok. Another wrote, “Notice how Jonathan isn’t there cos they’re gonna backstab him and win together.” A third viewer jokingly asked, “Was that Jonathan Ross under the bus there?” while a fourth speculated, “Hm. Where is Jonathan? Got his feet up by the fire…? OR…” The lack of Jonathan in their social media antics has fans convinced that Alan and Cat are setting the stage for a dramatic double-cross.
The tension isn’t just online. On the show, the Faithfuls are starting to zero in on Jonathan, putting him in a precarious position. Last week, viewers were left “gutted” when beloved presenter Clare Balding, 54, was banished at the roundtable after Jonathan’s whispering campaign turned the group against her. Standing before her co-stars, Clare declared, “I came in with only one strategy, which was to be nice to absolutely everyone. I’ve had the best time, and I love all of you. I am, and have been from the start, a Faithful.” Her exit left the Faithfuls reeling, with Stephen Fry lamenting, “Oh my god, how are we so useless? We’ve lost a great Faithful. What have we done?” Charlotte Church added, “She was such a good Faithful.”
Jonathan, however, was gleeful, admitting to the camera, “I’ve got to be the luckiest Traitor. The Faithfuls did our dirty work for us. Everyone’s going to be scratching away at each other now.” But his luck might be running out. The Traitors’ latest victim, actress Ruth Codd, was “killed off” after she openly accused Jonathan at the roundtable. Discussing their decision, Jonathan told Alan and Cat, “Ruth is not going to let it go, and I feel like the cloak is getting tighter round my neck.” Cat warned, “This could backfire on you,” to which Jonathan replied, “If I was a Traitor, I wouldn’t do it. Why would I put myself in the firing line?” Alan, however, was quick to agree, saying, “Yeah, let’s get rid now before she poisons everyone.” Ruth, upon finding the Traitors’ letter in her room, wasn’t surprised, saying, “I knew this was coming,” before jokingly adding, “Jonathan and Kate Garraway are Traitors!”
With the Faithfuls growing suspicious and Alan and Cat’s off-screen bond stronger than ever, all eyes are on Jonathan. Will the “thick as thieves” duo turn on their fellow Traitor to save themselves? Fans are convinced the TikTok clues point to a shocking betrayal, and they’re eagerly awaiting the next episode to see if their predictions come true. One thing’s for sure: in the world of Celebrity Traitors, no one is safe—not even a Traitor.