Television legend Jonathan Ross has finally broken his silence about the dramatic on-screen clash with The Traitors star Ruth Codd that left viewers stunned during the celebrity special.
The Moment That Shook the Castle
During an appearance on Steph's Packed Lunch, the veteran presenter confessed he was "genuinely hurt" by their confrontation, revealing the emotional toll their disagreement took during filming.
"I was genuinely hurt," Ross admitted to host Steph McGovern. "I thought we were getting on quite well, and then suddenly there was this turn."
Behind the Scenes of the Celebrity Special
The much-anticipated celebrity edition of the hit BBC show brought together 22 famous faces, including Ross, Codd, and other household names competing for charity in the Scottish Highlands.
Ross explained how the tension unfolded: "We were having a conversation and she said something that I thought was a bit unfair. I responded, and then she came back at me quite hard."
From Friendship to Fracture
What made the situation particularly painful for Ross was the relationship he thought they'd built prior to the confrontation.
"We'd been getting on well up to that point," he revealed. "We'd shared some laughs, had some nice conversations. That's why it felt like such a sudden shift."
The Aftermath and Reflection
Despite the on-screen drama, Ross maintains perspective about the nature of reality television and the pressures of competition.
"These things happen in that environment," he reflected. "It's intense, everyone's tired, and emotions run high. But it doesn't make it any less real when you're in the moment."
The full interview provides unprecedented insight into the human dynamics behind the hit show's dramatic moments, proving that even for celebrities, the Traitors experience can be emotionally raw and unexpectedly personal.
