Fans of Celebrity Traitors have expressed sympathy for James Blunt after his reaction to a joke made by Romesh Ranganathan during the Uncloaked finale on BBC One, which aired on Friday.
Finale sees Faithful prevail
After a series marked by hesitant villains and lacklustre gameplay, Celebrity Traitors 2026 delivered genuine tension in its chaotic final showdown. The Faithful emerged victorious, with actor Sebastian Croft and comedian Romesh Ranganathan prevailing after eliminating James Blunt, King Kenny and Leigh Anne Pinnock in the End Game.
The pair secured £41,500 each for their chosen charities - Choose Love for Croft and the Refugee Council for Ranganathan.
Joke sparks sympathy for Blunt
Viewers of the Uncloaked finale may have overlooked a poignant moment from James Blunt that prompted a wave of sympathy for the ex-Army Captain. During the programme, winner Romesh Ranganathan joked that audiences hadn't witnessed host Claudia Winkleman telling him and Sebastian 'Bash' Croft, 'Thank God James Blunt has gone!' after they voted him out of the End Game.
The remark triggered laughter throughout the BBC studio, though James appeared less than amused by the jibe when the camera focused on him. Viewers noticed a stony-faced James quietly asking Claudia, "Did you really say that?" - words subtly captured by the show's microphones.
Fan reactions and Blunt's response
One fan who caught the moment said: "He's had too many people be openly nasty to him not to worry it might be true. I felt sorry for him." Another added: "I heard it too, poor guy. Showed he's a nice guy by that. Just normal like anyone with overthinking and insecurities." A third commented: "He is so sensitive bless him."
Last night, James said he was 'happy' for the eventual winners despite his fellow Faithful removing him at the final hurdle.
