Celebrity Traitors sent viewers wild as James Blunt enjoyed a ‘hilarious’ shower scene in Thursday night’s episode.The 52-year-old singer is the latest contestant to strip off on the show, after Tom Daley delighted fans last year. During the latest episode of the hit BBC show, James becomes at risk of being murdered by Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and Hannah Fry, after they began to worry he would suss them out. James A said: ‘My problem is that I currently want to protect everyone in the game.’Maya added: ‘I’m thinking differently. We have to have fun. What are Traitors here for? Little kill, little laugh’.They then decide that it will either be James B, Bella Ramsey, or Sebastian Croft who will be murdered in Friday’s episode. Celebrity Traitors sent viewers wild as James Blunt enjoyed a ‘hilarious’ shower scene in Thursday night’s episode During the latest episode of the hit BBC show, James becomes at risk of being murdered by Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and Hannah Fry, after they began to worry he would suss them outThe scene then jumps to James B in the first iconic shower scene of the series, wearing a shower cap and scrubbing himself.Fans took to X to share their thoughts on the brief clip, penning: ‘what is this james blunt shower scene,”NOT JAMES BLUNT IN THE SHOWER LMAO’,’James blunt in the shower with a shower cap and a huge brush was not on my 2026 bingo card,”Let’s murder James Blunt, cuts to him in the shower with a loofah,”that james blunt shower schene SENT me’,’Seeing James Blunt in the shower is not something I expected tonight, and I’m now scarred for life,”James Blunt got the shower shot I’m screamingggggg.’ Fans took to X to share their thoughts on the brief clip
Earlier in the episode, it was revealed that Richard E. Grant was banished in the first roundtable. It comes after he did the unthinkable by announcing to the group he was a Traitor just hours into the first show.Following a landslide vote, in which 69-year-old Grant received 16 out of a possible 20 votes, he was banished.’I have always wanted to be a Traitor, as you know. Sometimes in life your dreams do come true, and sometimes they don’t,’ Grant said to the group, before revealing: ‘I am an unfaithful Traitor!’Speaking to the camera, the actor added: ‘I’ve been annihilated. I have managed to checkmate myself, which, as far as I’m aware, has never been done! My daughter is going to be like, “Oh, Dad”, but I’ve just had a blast.’Back in Ardross Castle, host Claudia Winkleman announced to the euphoric group of celebrities: ‘This has never happened before. Your first try and you’ve got one!’ Last week former Today programme host Amol Rajan fell at the first hurdle when he was murdered by Richard and Maya Jama.Viewers were left waiting for 24 hours to see if he or comedian James A would win the battle to be chosen by Richard and Maya to be the third Traitor, but on Friday fans discovered it was Amol who lost out.Speaking after his shock exit, Amol admitted that he is ‘grieving’ being kicked off so early in the series. Earlier in the episode, it was revealed that Richard E. Grant was banished in the first roundtable Following a landslide vote, in which 69-year-oldGrant received 16 out of a possible 20 votes, he was banishedHe said: ‘It’s just an absolutely unforgettable ride of a lifetime. And, honestly, there’s kind of an unhappy contrast right now, because I’m sort of grieving what might have been. In time I know that I’ll come to look on this as honestly one of the greatest privileges of my life.’The Traitors host Claudia was seen pacing back and forth before slamming the coffin shut on the broadcaster, meaning he is the first player to be eliminated.’It’s game over,’ he told the camera. ‘It is gutting to be the first out, but James is a fantastic player, and people aren’t going to suspect him, and they might suspect me.’Maybe I was a little bit foolish with Richard but, then again, I ended up in the chapel with a nearly 50/50 chance to join their club.’But do you know what? Games are games. Just like there are winners, there has to be losers. I’ve loved the ride.’The Celebrity Traitors line-up 2026 Jerry Hall Jerry Hall, 70, rose to fame in the Seventies and became one of the era’s most recognisable fashion icons Richard E Grant Richard E Grant, 69, is celebrated for his roles in everything from the cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie James Blunt James Blunt, 52, shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single You’re Beautiful Ross Kemp Ross Kemp, 62, who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to want to challenge himself Michael Sheen Michael Sheen, 57, is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen Rob Beckett Best friend of fellow Traitors star Ranganathan, comedian Rob Beckett, 40, is known for his high energy and booming laugh Sharon Rooney Sharon Rooney, 37, is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary Joanne McNally Joanne McNally, 43, is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos and modern life Amol Rajan Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan, 43, has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television King Kenny King Kenny, 29, is a content creator known for his prank videos and street-style social experiments Sebastian Croft Sebastian Croft, 24, is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper Maya Jama Maya Jama, 32, is quickly becoming one of the UK’s most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island Miranda Hart Miranda Hart, 53, broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda, which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legendRomesh Ranganathan Romesh Ranganathan, 48, has been taking British TV by storm in recent years is known for his deadpan delivery James Acaster Comedian James Acaster, 41, is good friends with Ed Gamble, who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu Bella Ramsey Bella Ramsey, 22, rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game Of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us Leigh-Anne Pinnock Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 34, is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, which found fame on The X Factor in 2011 Joe Lycett From TV stunts to clever public pranks, Joe Lycett, 38, has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most inventive comics Hannah Fry Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry, 42, is known for turning complex data into engaging content for viewers Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh, 56, is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street – the first transgender character in a British soap opera Myha’la Myha’la, 30, is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry <!- – ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/us/tvshowbiz/none/article/other/mpu_factbox.html?id=mpu_factbox_1 – ->