When Ruth Codd was eliminated from the BBC's 'Celebrity Traitors'Ardross Castle on October 28, 2025, she didn’t just walk off set—she exploded. According to insiders, the 40-year-old Irish actor, known for The Haunting of Bly Manor, screamed at Jonathan Ross, the 64-year-old BBC presenter, calling him a “(bleep-ing) snake” behind the scenes. The outburst came after Codd correctly identified Ross as a secret Traitor—only to watch her fellow contestants ignore her warnings. She was eliminated early, and the frustration boiled over. But here’s the twist: Ross says there’s no beef. Not even a simmer.
The Night Ruth Codd Lost It
Codd’s exit wasn’t just another banishment. It was personal. She’d spent the first week of filming at Ardross Castle, a moody 19th-century estate 14 miles north of Inverness, building alliances, reading body language, and zeroing in on Ross. She’d watched him smile during Round Table discussions while secretly plotting eliminations. When the Traitors voted to “murder” her during the third episode’s nighttime ritual, she didn’t just accept it. She confronted him—loudly, and privately.
Production sources told the Daily Mail on November 22, 2025, that Codd needed 45 minutes of counseling from Dr. Emily Carter, the show’s on-site psychologist, after her elimination. “She felt betrayed,” one insider said. “Not just by Ross, but by everyone who didn’t trust her. She had the right answer and no one listened.”
That night, Ross, along with fellow Traitors Alan Carr and Cat Burns, had eliminated Codd after the earlier “murders” of Paloma Faith and Tom Daley—and the banishment of social media influencer Niko Omilana. Codd had publicly called Omilana’s exit “unfair,” and Ross’s silence on the matter, she later told press, felt like a betrayal.
Jonathan Ross’s Side: No Hard Feelings
When the story broke, Ross didn’t go silent. He went public—through his publicist at YMU Management—on November 25, 2025. “There is no beef,” he said. “We were playing a game. Everyone knew the rules. Ruth’s a talented actress. I respect her passion. That’s it.”
It’s a calm response from a man who’s spent decades navigating media storms. Ross, host of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, has seen his fair share of controversy. But this isn’t about scandal—it’s about the emotional toll of reality TV. The show’s format, where contestants must lie, manipulate, and guess who’s lying, turns friendships into chess matches. And when someone calls you a snake, even in the heat of the moment, it sticks.
What’s striking is how little the two have interacted since. No public feuds. No social media digs. Just silence. That’s unusual in the age of viral outrage. Either Ross is a master of compartmentalization—or Codd’s meltdown was exactly that: a moment, not a movement.
The Traitors’ Game: A Psychological Pressure Cooker
the BBC's 'Celebrity Traitors'Ardross Castle isn’t just a game show. It’s a social experiment disguised as entertainment. Created by Marc Bernadin and hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the seventh celebrity series featured 15 stars competing for £120,000, with Traitors secretly eliminating Faithfuls each night. The psychological pressure is intense. Contestants are isolated, sleep-deprived, and constantly watched.
Production confirmed over 1,200 hours of footage were edited into six 60-minute episodes. That’s two full days of raw emotion, panic, and strategy. And according to TV Guide’s November 26, 2025 report, Codd’s elimination was one of the most emotionally charged moments filmed.
Reality TV psychologists say this kind of reaction isn’t rare. “When people feel their intelligence is dismissed, especially in high-stakes environments, the emotional response can be disproportionate,” said Dr. Carter in a 2024 interview with Radio Times. “It’s not about the prize. It’s about being seen.”
Who’s Left Standing—and What’s Next?
By November 5, 2025, Ross himself was “rumbled” and banished during the sixth episode, leaving only Carr and Burns as the final Traitors. The remaining Faithfuls—Joe Marler, the Harlequins rugby star; David Olusoga, the historian and professor; and Nick Mohammed, the Ted Lasso actor—are now the last hope of exposing the Traitors.
Marler, according to insiders, has been the most suspicious. “He’s definitely on to them both,” one source said. “He’s been asking pointed questions at every Round Table. He’s not just playing—he’s hunting.”
The two-hour finale, filmed on November 10, 2025, airs November 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM GMT on BBC One. If Marler can convince Olusoga and Mohammed to vote out Carr and Burns, he walks away with the prize. If not, the Traitors win—and the last laugh goes to the ones who played the game best.
Why This Matters Beyond the Show
This isn’t just gossip. It’s a mirror. Reality TV thrives on conflict, but the human cost is rarely discussed. Codd’s meltdown wasn’t a tantrum—it was the sound of someone realizing they were right, and no one believed them. Ross’s calm response? That’s the armor of a veteran. One is raw emotion. The other, experience.
And that’s the real drama. Not who’s a Traitor. But how we handle being wronged—even in a game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ruth Codd feel so strongly about Jonathan Ross?
Codd correctly identified Ross as a Traitor early on but failed to convince other contestants, especially after Niko Omilana’s banishment, which she believed Ross manipulated. She felt her insight was dismissed, leading to frustration that exploded after her own elimination. Production sources confirmed she needed 45 minutes of post-elimination counseling from BBC’s on-site psychologist.
Was Jonathan Ross’s elimination fair?
Yes. Ross was banished during the sixth episode on November 5, 2025, after fellow contestants pieced together his suspicious behavior, including his silence during key votes and his close alliance with Carr and Burns. His elimination was a direct result of the Faithfuls’ growing suspicion—not personal vendettas.
What’s the prize, and who can win it now?
The prize is £120,000. It’s split between the remaining Faithfuls if they correctly identify all Traitors. If the Traitors (Alan Carr and Cat Burns) survive until the end, they split the prize. As of November 27, 2025, Joe Marler, David Olusoga, and Nick Mohammed are the final players trying to expose them.
How does the show’s format create emotional stress?
Contestants are isolated, sleep-deprived, and forced to lie to friends while being watched 24/7. The psychological toll is so high that BBC Studios employs on-site psychologists like Dr. Emily Carter. Many former contestants report lasting anxiety, and Codd’s meltdown is a documented example of how quickly trust can collapse—even among celebrities.
Where was 'Celebrity Traitors' filmed, and why does the location matter?
All episodes were filmed at Ardross Castle, a remote 19th-century Scottish baronial estate. The isolation and eerie atmosphere heighten paranoia, making alliances fragile and emotions volatile. Producers deliberately chose the location to amplify tension—something Codd later described as feeling like “a haunted house where everyone’s lying.”
Is there a chance Codd and Ross will reconcile publicly?
Unlikely. Ross has no incentive to engage, and Codd has moved on, calling her exit “a lesson in humility.” Neither has mentioned the other since the finale aired. In reality TV, grudges fade faster than ratings—unless someone decides to cash in with a tell-all book.