Amol Rajan was taken away in a coffin during episode two, marking the first exit of the series before he even had the opportunity to participate in a banishment. The broadcaster admitted on the spin-off show The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked that he played the wrong game, stating that while he was gutted to be the first one out, he believes he would have been a good traitor had he been chosen instead of being eliminated. The exit followed an earlier incident where Rajan had been bullish with Richard E. Grant, a move he suspects may have contributed to his early departure.
The show continues to draw massive viewership, with the second episode securing a peak audience of 8.6 million viewers, trailing just behind the series debut which pulled in an average of 8.9 million. This high level of engagement underscores the intense pressure facing the contestants, who must navigate complex social dynamics and constant threats of elimination or recruitment.
During Friday's episode, the traitors Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama made the decisive move to eliminate Rajan while simultaneously recruiting comedian James Acaster to join their group in the turret. Acaster, who expressed reluctance about lying, joined the fold to avoid being targeted himself. Meanwhile, Grant spent the episode attempting to manage the fallout from his own mistakes, including a moment on his first day where he accidentally revealed his identity as a traitor to several other players. Presenter Claudia Winkleman officially confirmed the murder to the group, quipping that it was a starter for 10. The contestants are now left to navigate the remaining game with Acaster firmly established in his new, secret role.