BBC The Traitors star slams 'pointless' celebrity series - 'It makes me sick'

A contestant who appeared on The Traitors has called the celebrity version "pointless". As a set of celebrities prepare to take on the ultimate game of deceit and deception, many have already voiced their opinion on the new series. During last week's first episode, a major plot twist occurred as, instead of being taken to the Scottish castle, the cars took a detour, and the celebrities started the game by meeting Claudia Winkleman at a graveyard. All contestants were ordered to dig their own graves, where shields were hidden under the mud. This time, there's more than just honour on the line: a £100,000 prize fund is up for grabs.

The winning Traitors-or Faithfuls, depending on how the game unfolds-will split the cash, which will be donated to charities of their choice, adding a meaningful twist to the cloak-and-dagger competition.

However, one contestant who has been on the original series has slammed the celebrity version. Speaking to The Daily Star, Zack Davies has hit out, saying the series is "pointless".

He said: "I appreciate it's for charity and it's just a bit of fun and it's not that serious. But it really makes me sick and leaves a bad taste in my mouth that something that's good has to have more famous people on it.

"Where is society going that everything has to have a celebrity edition? I don't care about these celebrities. It doesn't make any difference to me. It's totally f***ing pointless."

Express Online has contacted the BBC for comment.

Claudia Winkleman is hosting the hit psychological reality series once again. Celebrities battle it out to uncover secret saboteurs in a high-stakes game of lies and loyalty.

The lineup includes Traitors superfan Stephen Fry, Olympian Tom Daley, TV presenter Jonathan Ross, and Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway. Comedian Joe Wilkinson will also be in the Scottish castle alongside singer Paloma Faith and Former England rugby player Joe Marler.

Line of Duty star Mark Bonnar, presenter Clare Balding, and singer Cat Burns will also appear.

Celebrity Traitors resumes on Wednesday, October 15 on BBC One.