Celebrity Traitors Lineup Ranked: Who Will Flounder and Who Will Flourish?
This autumn, the BBC reality show Celebrity Traitors will return with a new edition starring a fleet of household names. The show has the potential to seriously warp how these celebrities are viewed by the public for years to come. According to an article in The Guardian, the lineup includes a diverse range of celebrities, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
The article, which provides a ranking of the contestants in reverse order of their likely success, notes that "this autumn sees the release of Celebrity Traitors, a new edition of the beloved BBC reality show starring a fleet of household names. It’s a risky move for all who signed up, in that the show has the potential to seriously warp how they’re viewed by the public for years to come."
The Lineup: A Mixed Bag of Celebrities
At number 19 is Tom Daley, an athlete with a spectacular career. However, according to The Guardian, "he will do terribly on The Traitors. Look at the British Gas adverts he’s been doing. He is genuinely the worst actor who has ever lived. Give him a secret to keep and the poor guy is going to implode."
Other celebrities in the lineup include Charlotte Church, who "will either talk too much and give herself away, or she’ll force everyone to participate in a sound bath and they’ll vote her off out of spite," and Jonathan Ross, who "is great to have back on the BBC, but his comeback will be on a reality show where he’ll last three episodes max for being a gobby know-it-all."
Mid-Table Contestants
At number 16 is Stephen Fry, a very clever man who may struggle with the format of the show. As The Guardian notes, "The Traitors is absolutely not a format that rewards intellectualism. Paranoia? Yes. Unfounded hunches? Of course. Abject screaming? Bring it on. But I fear Fry might be out of his depth here."
Other mid-table contestants include Niko Omilana, a content creator who is an unknown quantity, and Alan Carr, who "had a show called Chatty Man, which leads me to believe that he’s going to gossip wildly about everyone, then act surprised when people call him out for it."
Top Contenders
At number 3 is Tameka Empson, who is described as "the biggest wildcard of the lineup." The article notes that "worst-case scenario is that Empson showboats and gets booted off early, like Armani in the last series. Best-case is that the actor bamboozles everyone to victory. I’m leaning towards the latter."
The top two contestants are Mark Bonnar, a Scottish actor who "manages the tricky balancing act of coming off as incredibly intense and untrustworthy, despite being a perfectly nice man," and Joe Wilkinson, who "is one of the most deadpan men to walk the earth. Of anyone in this group, he looks the best equipped to absorb secrets. On a show like The Traitors, this is an invaluable skill. He’ll go far."
Conclusion
The Celebrity Traitors lineup is a diverse and intriguing mix of celebrities, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. As The Guardian notes, "the show has the potential to seriously warp how they’re viewed by the public for years to come." With contestants ranging from Stephen Fry to Joe Wilkinson, it’s anyone’s guess who will flounder and who will flourish. One thing is certain, however: this autumn’s edition of Celebrity Traitors is set to be an entertaining and unpredictable ride.
The Guardian provided a comprehensive ranking of the contestants. The ranking provides valuable insights into the potential performance of each celebrity. Celebrity Traitors will be broadcast on BBC.
