Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC on Wednesday night, and fans are buzzing after a teaser clip dropped what they’re calling a “massive tell” about who escapes the next murder.
Host Claudia Winkleman left viewers on a knife-edge: Kate Garraway, Lucy Beaumont, and Nick Mohammed are all in the Traitors’ crosshairs. In a brutal twist, Alan Carr, Cat Burns, and Jonathan Ross were ordered to kill in plain sight—again—after receiving a midnight telegram naming the same three targets.
Celebrity Traitors fans are convinced they worked out who survives the next murder after spotting a ‘massive tell’ in the teaser clip
The cliffhanger showed Lucy, Nick, and Kate each walking alone to the infamous chessboard under cover of darkness. One by one, a chess piece glides toward them… then the screen cuts to black.
The channel has taken extra care to make those taking part feel at ease by hiring a psychotherapist and a psychologist to be available at all times
But eagle-eyed fans zeroed in on Nick Mohammed’s face in the preview. His expression—wide-eyed, almost relieved—mirrors the exact look he gave when he first met Claudia Winkleman. The theory? He’s not staring down death; he’s staring at the host who’s about to save him.
On X, the sleuthing exploded:
“Agreed, this was such a massive tell.”
“He made the same face before when he met Claudia. He’s seeing her!”
“I think Nick thought he would be up for murder, then he’s surprised to see Claudia.”
Duty of Care Behind the Drama
The BBC has gone all-in on player welfare for the high-stakes celebrity edition. A chartered psychologist (Victoria Plant) and psychotherapist (Tanya Taylor-Wright) are on call 24/7, with their names listed in the end credits.
The BBC gameshow – hosted by Claudia Winkleman – returns on Wednesday night
A TV insider told The Sun:
“People may think it is just a telly show but when you’re living the game 24/7, it takes a toll. It was made clear to the celebrities that help was on hand… medical experts are employed on set, but it was of paramount importance on The Traitors because of the nature of the show.”
A TV source also told The Sun: ‘People may think it is just a telly show but when you’re living the game 24/7, it takes a toll’ (host Claudia Winkleman seen)
The BBC added:
“Since the very first series in 2022, we have had a dedicated welfare team and psychological support on hand at all times… Our priority is and will continue to be supporting the wellbeing of our cast—before, during and after filming.”
So while fans play detective with facial micro-expressions, the stars have real experts watching their mental health. One thing’s clear: Nick’s “saved” face has convinced the internet the murder board is about to claim someone else.
