The second series of Celebrity Traitors has now concluded – and the winners are revealed.
Faithfuls Romesh Ranganathan, 48, and Sebastian “Bash” Croft, 24, emerged victorious after a tense final.
And with the entire series now played out, here is Courageous Nerd’s ranking for all 21 Celebrity Traitors series 2 players.
It’s based on a combination of gameplay, entertainment value and overall contribution – not just where they placed.
Remember, it is also one person’s opinion. Feel free to agree or disagree as you see fit.
So without further ado, here we go:
21. Amol Rajan (Faithful)
Journalist and writer Amol, 43, was the very first person eliminated this series.
He was “murdered” by Traitors Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama after the pair chose to recruit James Acaster over him.
He made a pitch to Richard and Maya, but was unsuccessful in the end.
Unfortunately, as Amol’s time in the game was very brief, there’s not much more to be said.
20. Myha’la (Faithful)
US actress and Industry star Myha’la, 30, was the first Faithful banished from the game – this being in episode 3.
During her time in the castle, she defended Richard E. Grant – essentially a known Traitor at that point – from accusations.
Myha’la further shot herself in the foot by winking at Richard while voting him off.
Similar to Amol, her overall tenure was fairly brief, hence this placement.
19. Julie Hesmondhalgh (Faithful)
Former Coronation Street actress Julie, 56, was banished after attracting suspicion – despite being a Faithful.
Ironically, Julie had been voted most trustworthy within minutes of everyone arriving.
This put some heat on her and Joe Lycett in the process. Other contestants suspected the shields the pair received had a catch of some sort.
After helping banish Richard E. Grant, she then incorrectly targeted fellow Faithful Myha’la.
Julie’s game ended shortly thereafter, putting her in this position.
18. Bella Ramsey (Faithful)
The Last Of Us star Bella, 23, was another early exit – although their actions helped set up an important part of the series.
After the first mission, Bella placed a captain’s hat on Ross Kemp’s head, an entirely innocent act.
However, it sparked a paranoia in Ross that he’d been murdered in plain sight.
And as Celebrity Traitors viewers know, this comes back around later…
As for Bella, they seemed to be analytical and competent – being targeted and murdered by the Traitors for this very reason.
17. Professor Hannah Fry (Faithful/Traitor)
Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah, 42, had an interesting experience of Celebrity Traitors.
She started out as one of the more powerful Faithfuls, using her professional background as an asset to the team.
Hannah was later recruited by Maya Jama and James Acaster to become a Traitor.
And unfortunately for her, it came on a night when only she or Jerry Hall could’ve been murdered – and neither were.
Hannah brought good value, but never escaped suspicion and was banished.
16. Sharon Rooney (Faithful)
Scottish actress Sharon, 38, made it all the way to episode 9 – making her placement here a bit unusual.
Although she got more of a shine once there were fewer people, she didn’t really get the spotlight early on.
After all, there were so many louder or more vocal contestants that took up focus.
To her credit, Sharon was a perceptive player and had correct theories towards the end.
She ended up murdered by the Traitors for that very reason.
In the end, Sharon felt like a supporting cast member, despite getting decently far.
15. Rob Beckett (Faithful)
Comedian and presenter Rob, 40, entered the game with a specific target on his back.
He was joined on Celebrity Traitors by close friend and fellow stand-up Romesh Ranganathan.
Would both be Traitors? Perhaps only one would be and the other is a Faithful?
Both ended up being Faithfuls and seemed to trust the other wasn’t a Traitor.
Rob was a solid Faithful player and added comedic value during his time in the castle.
However, his game ended relatively early after being murdered face-to-face by the Traitors.
14. Richard E. Grant (Traitor)
Acclaimed actor Richard, 69, had perhaps one of the most polarising experiences on Celebrity Traitors.
Having been selected as a Traitor by Claudia Winkleman, Richard revealed this to his fellow players shortly thereafter.
He was unable to play this off as a joke and the other contestants correctly pursued it to banish him.
Even fellow Traitors Maya Jama and James Acaster were unable to save Richard in the end.
Despite Richard being the second departure, his time impacted the game long after leaving – hence his placement here.
13. Joanne McNally (Faithful)
Irish comedian Joanne, 43, was a classic “confident and wrong” type Faithful.
Among her incorrect suspicions were Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and EastEnders legend Ross Kemp.
Voicing suspicions is useful for Celebrity Traitors, even if she happened to be suspecting the wrong people.
Despite being off the mark, Joanne was also a very entertaining presence.
And to play devil’s avocado – wink wink – she did accurately suss out Hannah’s recruitment.
12. Joe Lycett (Faithful)
Comedian and presenter Joe, 38, was another distinctly memorable Faithful on Celebrity Traitors series two.
He had the spotlight on him early on after Julie chose him to share shields as most trustworthy.
Joe was also the person who asked Richard E. Grant that fateful question – whether he was a Faithful or a Traitor.
Later in the game, he was openly asking for the Traitors to recruit him.
This was a bold strategy and it backfired, as Joe later got heat.
And as the comedian said upon being banished, he didn’t get his wish.
11. Ross Kemp (Faithful)
EastEnders legend Ross, 62, became one of the most entertaining parts of the series — for an unexpected reason.
The reporter and presenter had a long-standing fear of being murdered in plain sight.
And after false alarms with Bella Ramsey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, this eventually came to pass.
Ross was eliminated courtesy of Traitors James Acaster, Maya Jama and King Kenny.
Meanwhile, the Grant Mitchell star was also a strong physical presence in missions, key to building up the eventual prize pot.
10. Jerry Hall (Faithful)
US-born model and actress Jerry, 70, was what’s known as a “chaotic Faithful”.
She brought an eccentric, off-the-wall energy to the game, while not even being a Traitor.
Jerry played a part in one of the series’ biggest moments.
She and Hannah Fry both turned up for breakfast, neither having been murdered – despite being the only two eligible.
During her time in the castle, Jerry also formed an endearing bond with Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.
9. James Acaster (Faithful/Traitor)
Comedian James, 41, had perhaps the most distinct and talked about game of anyone on Celebrity Traitors.
He began as Faithful, having been adamant with Claudia that he did not wish to be a Traitor.
Unfortunately for him, he ended up being recruited at the end of the first night.
But rather than play as a straightforward Traitor, James A chose to play as he would have if still a Faithful.
He also had some heat at times within his own team, with Maya Jama and King Kenny both exasperated.
James’ final moments in the game occurred as Faithful Michael Sheen accused him of being a Traitor.
And as viewers saw, he ultimately folded and admitted his role – before being unanimously voted out.
So while it was a very different game to most, there’s no denying James A added a shock factor to the series.
8. Miranda Hart (Faithful)
Comedian and star of her eponymous sitcom Miranda, 53, was another key part of the series.
Described by fellow player Joanne McNally as “mother”, she added a warmth and maternal energy to the group.
Her comedic background was also on full force with the iconic “Big Mix” moment alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Miranda also added emotional depth by speaking of her past health struggles with Lyme disease.
In terms of gameplay, she came very close to pinpointing Maya as a Traitor after a blindfolded mission.
7. James Blunt (Faithful)
The “You’re Beautiful” singer, 52, was perhaps the “Uber Faithful” of this series.
James B had a dogged determination to find the Traitors, but was not always accurate with his theories.
He took on the role of a “lead interrogator” at the roundtable and was forthright in his opinions.
A former army captain, he was also a valuable asset in the missions.
James B made it all the way to the final three, only to be banished after Romesh and Bash chose to end the game, while he did not.
6. Michael Sheen (Faithful)
Emmy-nominated actor Michael, 57, was the very first contestant introduced to viewers.
Similarly to James Blunt, he took on a leadership role at the roundtable – particularly in the latter stages.
Michael attracted suspicion from other Faithfuls, who questioned why someone of his intelligence and standing was still remaining late-game.
He became the final person murdered before the very last day.
Although not before sharing a suspenseful farewell with Maya Jama on his last night.
Michael knew Maya was a Traitor, Maya knew he knew and the actor was aware his time was up.
5. Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Faithful)
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne, 35, a Faithful, was at the centre of much Traitor speculation – for a hilarious reason.
The singer found herself suspected by Faithfuls for otherwise unremarkable actions.
Applying lip gloss, wearing red gloves and dancing with Miranda Hart, to name a few.
Despite having this heat, Leigh-Anne survived and reached the game’s final stages.
She ultimately ended up banished at the firepit- after other Faithfuls weren’t confident to end the game with her remaining.
4. Romesh Ranganathan (Faithful)
Comedian and presenter Romesh, 48, entered the game alongside pal Rob Beckett – but had an entirely different trajectory.
As more and more fellow Faithfuls departed, Romesh gradually became more prominent.
He was a smart and analytical player, but was not looking at the right people for much of the game.
Although seemingly “easily swayed” (as the Traitors put it), Romesh made the right decision in trusting Sebastian “Bash” Croft.
The pair went on to win together after banishing last remaining Traitor King Kenny and fellow Faithful James Blunt.
Aside from Rob and Bash, Romesh also developed a bond with co-star Jerry Hall.
And of course, he also provided dry commentary and wit in his typical Romesh style.
3. Sebastian Croft (Faithful)
Although arguably one of the lesser-known contestants – to a wider audience – “Bash” soon became a key player.
The Heartstopper actor, 24, brought experience from similar games such as Mafia.
Bash proved to have a sharp mind, clocking both Maya Jama and King Kenny as Traitors by the end.
Although he was not without mis-steps, such as incorrectly suspecting Michael Sheen.
He played a pivotal role in the game’s final moments, too.
Bash forced a tie between King Kenny and James Blunt – and solidified trust with Romesh when they had to deliberate.
This paid off, as he and Romesh won £41,500 each for their charities.
2. King Kenny (Faithful/Traitor)
After spending a chunk of the game as a Faithful, content creator Kenny was recruited as a Traitor.
The 29-year-old – real name Kenny Oghenovo Ojuederie – soon took to the role, remaining undetected until near the end.
His downfall began with Ross Kemp’s murder in plain sight, which incriminated all three Traitors.
At the final roundtable before endgame, he banished fellow remaining Traitor Maya Jama.
Kenny went into endgame as the sole Traitor alongside four Faithfuls.
After banishing Leigh-Anne, Kenny made a final fatal error.
He chose to end the game when the other three opted to banish again.
As noted earlier, Bash was able to force a tie between Kenny and James Blunt. The former wound up banished.
While he didn’t win, Kenny came very, very close and that’s saying something.
1. Maya Jama (Traitor)
Love Island host Maya, 32, was by far the longest-lasting Traitor this series.
She was appointed by Claudia Winkleman at the beginning and fell just before the final fire pit.
The Masked Singer judge saw off fellow Traitors Richard E. Grant, Hannah Fry and James Acaster.
However, the “library theory” surrounding Ross Kemp’s murder in plain sight proved to be her downfall.
The remaining Faithfuls voted to banish her – with fellow Traitor Kenny having no choice but to follow suit.
Despite this, Maya was a pivotal part of the game, having navigated it as a Traitor until almost the very end.
Although Maya didn’t win, she played an almost perfect game – until her downfall.
Eventual co-winner Romesh Ranganathan even noted that if he’d been a Traitor, he’d have played it similarly to Maya.