Celebrity Traitors reveals banishment between Sharon Rooney and Joanne McNally on Thursday, 29 October

The banishment vote

The penultimate episode of The Celebrity Traitors airs at 8pm on BBC One on Thursday, 29 October, and will reveal which of two Faithfuls leaves the game. Sharon Rooney and Joanne McNally both came under suspicion at the roundtable on Friday, 23 October and each received an equal number of votes. King Kenny, a Traitor, then cast the final and deciding vote in a second round, but the previous episode ended before the result was shown. Viewers will learn who is banished only when the broadcast reaches that point. Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Sebastian Croft also came under suspicion at that roundtable.

How the Traitors gained an edge

Maya Jama, James Acaster and King Kenny were named the most trusted players by their fellow contestants during the challenge in the week of 19 October. The Traitors then used the advantage to give Kenny a dagger, which grants its holder a double vote at the roundtable. That double vote will be counted when the group decides the next banishment. So far, Jama, Acaster and Kenny have avoided detection despite the Faithfuls being tasked with identifying the saboteurs among them. The Faithfuls are beginning to doubt each other, with either Rooney or McNally facing banishment.

Miranda Hart's exit and the murders

The latest player murdered by the Traitors was comedian Miranda Hart, who was killed for being "a good detective". Hart became emotional on her exit and reflected on the experience of returning to work and enjoying the Scottish Highlands.

“There were times I didn't think that would be possible again.”

Hart has previously spoken about the fatigue she suffers because of her chronic illness, which she has linked to her Lyme disease diagnosis. The Traitors are expected to commit their next murder after the outcome of the roundtable is revealed. The Traitors kill off players in the middle of the night, and the remaining contestants are being whittled down ahead of the finale.

What viewers expect

Posts on X from viewers argue that the Traitors are heading for victory, because the Faithfuls have repeatedly overlooked the most obvious suspects. Other viewers say the Faithfuls are voting for the three Traitors as the people they trust most, which could keep the trio hidden. Some fans believe the trio are now in an almost unbeatable position. A late reversal remains possible if suspicion turns toward the right contestants in the final two episodes.

Schedule, finale and prize

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the series features 21 celebrity contestants playing at Ardross Castle in the Highlands. The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble, follows at 9.05pm on BBC One and dissects each episode with banished players and past contestants. Episode 9 repeats on BBC Three from 9pm on Sunday, 1 November, and on BBC Two from 2.40am on Tuesday, 3 November. The series finale is due on Friday, 30 October, and the stars play for a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.