Veteran actress Celia Imrie has left Celebrity Traitors viewers roaring with laughter after revealing her most mortifying moment from the hit BBC show involved an unexpected and noisy bodily function.
The Moment That Stopped Filming
The 71-year-old acting legend, known for her roles in Calendar Girls and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, confessed that during tense moments on the psychological reality series, she accidentally let rip with a fart so dramatic it brought production to a temporary halt.
"We were all sitting around the table, and the tension was absolutely palpable," Imrie recalled during an appearance on The One Show. "In the midst of this serious atmosphere, I unfortunately let one go. It was one of those moments where you wish the ground would swallow you whole."
Cast and Crew Struggle to Maintain Composure
The unexpected sound effect proved too much for fellow contestants and production staff, who immediately burst into uncontrollable laughter. "The cameramen were shaking, you could see the camera wobbling," Imrie revealed. "Everyone was trying so hard not to laugh, but it was completely impossible."
Fellow celebrity contestants including Diane Abbott and Rory Bremner were reportedly among those struggling to maintain their composure during the unexpected interruption.
Viewers React to Hilarious Confession
Social media erupted with amusement following Imrie's candid confession, with fans praising her honesty and good humour about the embarrassing incident. Many viewers took to Twitter to express their delight at the veteran actress's down-to-earth nature.
One fan wrote: "Only Celia Imrie could make farting on national television sound utterly charming and dignified! What an absolute legend."
The incident has become one of the most talked-about moments from the celebrity edition of the hit BBC series, proving that even in high-stakes psychological games, sometimes nature calls at the most inopportune moments.
