Beloved British actress Miriam Margolyes has made a startling confession about her participation in the upcoming Celebrity Traitors series, revealing she has no plans to actually watch herself on the popular BBC reality show.
The Unwilling Traitor
In a typically candid interview, the 83-year-old Harry Potter star admitted she found the experience of filming the celebrity version of the hit psychological game show rather "unpleasant." Despite joining the cast for what many would consider a career highlight, Margolyes displays her trademark indifference to conventional celebrity behaviour.
"I don't intend to watch it," she declared bluntly when questioned about the upcoming series. "I don't watch myself normally and I don't see why I should watch myself in that."
Behind the Scenes of the BBC Hit
The Celebrity Traitors, set to air on BBC One, follows the same format as the original series where contestants work together to uncover the "traitors" among them while competing for a prize fund. Unlike her enthusiastic co-stars, Margolyes approached the experience with her unique perspective.
"It wasn't pleasant," she revealed about the filming process. "It was cold and dark and I didn't like it." Her honest assessment provides a refreshing contrast to the usual glowing accounts celebrities provide about their reality TV experiences.
Why She Really Joined the Show
When pressed about her motivation for participating in something she clearly didn't enjoy, Margolyes offered a characteristically practical explanation: "They asked me and they paid me."
Her straightforward approach to celebrity work continues to endear her to fans who appreciate her refusal to conform to industry expectations. Despite her reluctance to watch the final product, audiences can expect the same unfiltered honesty that has made her a national treasure when the series airs.
The actress, known for her roles in everything from Harry Potter to Blackadder, continues to surprise and delight with her unconventional career choices and refreshing honesty about the entertainment industry.
