The latest episode of Celebrity Traitors, aired on Thursday, October 23, 2025, delivered a jaw-dropping twist that turned the game on its head, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. With the banishment of Stephen Fry and a dramatic new rule change, the Traitors threw the remaining Faithfuls into chaos as they prepared to deliver their next murder face-to-face.
A Shocking Twist in the Murder Process
After Stephen Fry’s banishment, the trio of Traitors—Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, and Cat Burns—were tasked with choosing their next victim. However, the rules of the game were shattered with a major twist: instead of the usual secretive murder, the Traitors would confront their chosen victim directly. The three celebrities at risk—Lucy Beaumont, Nick Mohammad, and Kate Garraway—were summoned to the giant chessboard from the day’s mission, where their fates would be revealed.
The twist dictated that the Faithfuls who survived would face host Claudia Winkleman, while the murdered Faithful would come face-to-face with the Traitors themselves, who would deliver the devastating news in person. The episode ended on a tense cliffhanger, leaving fans eagerly awaiting next Wednesday’s episode to discover which of the three celebrities will meet their end, reducing the Faithfuls to just nine against the three Traitors.
Mark Bonnar’s Dramatic Exit
Earlier in the episode, the Faithfuls faced another shocking moment when actor Mark Bonnar was banished from the castle in a never-before-seen twist. During Wednesday’s roundtable, a stalemate vote between Mark and historian David Olusoga left their fates hanging in the balance. Host Claudia Winkleman intervened, introducing the “Chest of Chance” to decide who would stay and who would go.
Mark and David were presented with two chests—one containing a shield granting safety, the other empty. In a heart-pounding moment, David opened his chest to reveal the shield, securing his place in the game, while Mark’s empty chest sealed his banishment. As he left, Mark revealed he had been a Faithful all along, leaving the remaining players stunned and fans devastated.
Social media erupted with disappointment over Mark’s exit, with fans posting on X:
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“Aw look at his little face, Mark deserved better than to go because he pulled a face five days ago.”
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“The castle is in mourning… love ya Mark.”
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“Nooo my heart is breaking for Mark as you could see how much he wanted to stay.”
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“Devastated about Mark. Hope they can suss Jonathan tonight.”
Reflecting on his exit, Mark shared his thoughts: “Having that roundtable decided by the Chest of Chance was very dramatic and it was very emotional. I got so caught up in it all, but I hope it was a good TV moment. Even though I was sad to go, I thought, well, they’ve never done that before!” He admitted he might have played differently with hindsight, noting that his enthusiasm and theorizing may have painted a target on his back.
Stephen Fry’s Banishment Shocks Fans
The episode also saw the dramatic exit of “big dog” Stephen Fry, who was banished after four players—Jonathan Ross, David Olusoga, Nick Mohammad, and Cat Burns—convinced the group he was a Traitor. To the Faithfuls’ amazement, Stephen revealed he had been a Faithful throughout, highlighting the Traitors’ cunning success in manipulating the group.
In his exit interview, Stephen expressed frustration at the Traitors’ dominance: “It’s frustrating that the Traitors have done so well and there is no technique. Human beings cannot read lies, and they are brilliant dissemblers and pretenders.” He noted that his simple defense—laughing off accusations and warning that banishing him would mean losing another Faithful—was the best he could muster.
Reflecting on his time in the game, Stephen admitted that being a Traitor might have been too much pressure for him, though he acknowledged the thrill they must feel in their triumphs. He also commented on the earlier murder of Tom Daley, suggesting that Tom’s hypervigilance may have made him a target: “Perhaps he should have just maybe invented a daffy kind of persona for the sake of survival.”
With only nine Faithfuls left and three Traitors still at large, the tension is palpable as the game heads toward its next episode. The unprecedented face-to-face murder twist has raised the stakes, and fans are buzzing with anticipation to see who among Lucy Beaumont, Nick Mohammad, and Kate Garraway will fall. Will the Faithfuls finally uncover the Traitors’ identities, or will Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, and Cat Burns continue their reign of deception?