Amol Rajan became the first person eliminated from The Celebrity Traitors following the initial proceedings. Following his departure, Rajan stated that being the first person removed felt 'gutting to be the first out'.
Claudia Winkleman joked about the murder element of the game to the remaining players. James Acaster expressed that he felt 'gutted to not be a faithful anymore'.
Richard E Grant successfully carried out one murder during the game's events. Maya Jama remarked that she was 'quite shocked at my ability to just lie to everyone'.
Jerry Hall declared that he believes Acaster might be heading to the turret. Ross Kemp and Romesh Ranganathan received pre-selection from the traitors, meaning they were protected from burial.
All celebrities were released from burial, with the exception of Hannah Fry and Jerry Hall. Fry warned Jerry Hall, stating, 'You'd better not be a traitor or I'm really screwed!'
Acaster explained to his fellow traitors the rationale for protecting Ross Kemp from burial. Richard E Grant observed that Acaster proved to be a 'wonderful traitor'.
Romesh Ranganathan pointed out that the debate would change if another person acted like Richard E Grant. Myha'la reflected that Richard E Grant 'feels a little too easy'.
Joanne McNally agreed that some players were 'using him as a fall guy and a decoy'. Julie Hesmondhalgh told Richard E Grant that his statement regarding being a traitor constituted a 'bold move'.
Miranda Hart agreed that the moment Richard E Grant removed his blindfold made him appear suspicious. Romesh Ranganathan informed Richard E Grant that his actions represented a 'big mistake'.
Richard E Grant asserted that he 'do not go down without a fight'.
