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The series attracted millions of viewers as well as a number of complaints after its thrilling conclusion aired – the corporation has now responded to those

The BBC has responded after a number of complaints were made to the corporation over the charities the Celebrity Traitors victors donated their winnings to.

Last month comedian Romesh Ranganathan, 48, and actor Sebastian Croft, 24, were crowned the winners of the of the second series of the Celebrity Traitors. They won £83,000 between them for their chosen charities, with Croft donating his £41,500 share to the charity Choose Love and Ranganathan sending his cash to the Refugee Council.

However, the BBC said it has received complaints about the charities the prize money has been donated to. Posting an update on its complaints page, the corporation said it had “received complaints about the charities chosen by the winners of The Celebrity Traitors”.

Responding to the complaint, it said: “We recognise that some audience members were unhappy with the charities chosen by the winning celebrities. This feedback has been shared with the relevant parties.”

Last week Ranganathan and Croft hit back against the complaints that had been shared on social media in the wake of their win. Appearing on Croft’s Sunday Scaries podcast, Ranganathan said: “Look, people have different opinions, but I feel like (refugees are) a distraction tactic, and people are being pointed in that direction for something to blame, is my personal opinion.”

The comedian said he decided to support the charity after becoming “so fed up with the rhetoric against refugees”. Ranganathan then said he had received comments calling his choice of charity a “disgrace”.

However, he added: “The people kicking off about it has kind of galvanised the people that really think it’s a lovely thing. I think that discussion, that back and forth, has actually been really positive.”

Croft’s winnings went to Choose Love, a global humanitarian organisation and movement, formerly known as Help Refugees, which supports refugees and displaced people around the world through emergency aid and long-term support. The Heartstopper actor said: “It felt like such a nice moment at the time, but then to see the response, what it made me realise is that’s people’s response to a game show donating money to people who are really vulnerable. Imagine how difficult it is for those people navigating that system.”

Ranganathan also added that it was pure “coincidence” they had both decided to support refugee organisations.

Following Croft’s win, Choose Love’s acting chief executive Emma Stevenson said: “We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to Bash (Croft) for choosing Choose Love as his designated charity following his incredible win on Celebrity Traitors. Bash has been a long-time friend and dedicated supporter of our work, and we could not be prouder of him.

“This vital funding will quite literally change and save lives. It allows us to extend critical support to refugees and displaced people, especially LGBTQ+ individuals who face displacement, violence and persecution simply for who they are. We can’t thank Bash enough, it means the world.”

The Refugee Council supports people who have fled war, violence and persecution to find safety and rebuild their lives in Britain. Its chief executive Katie Ghose said: “We have loved every minute of watching Romesh and cheering him along from the sidelines. To see him win is the icing on the cake.

“Romesh continues to be a brilliant champion for our cause. As we saw in the castle, he has a unique combination of huge public appeal, warmth and humanity, at the same time as being a gifted comedic legend.

“Romesh’s support will help us continue to provide vital frontline services to refugees and people in the asylum system who come to Britain in search of safety and the chance to rebuild their lives.”

Big Brother fans have finally chosen their winner after eight weeks

Fans have finally crowned the latest Big Brother winner.

The latest series has been jam-packed with drama, from the rise and fall of a house hierarchy to controversial comments and clashes. There was even a procession of celebrity houseguests including Gemma Collins, Jedward and Tiffany Pollard to mix things up.

One contestant decided to leave the house after just two weeks while the series began with YouTuber Tays recruited as Big Brother’s mole. Before the final result was unveiled, viewers got a glimpse of how the contestants spent their last night following a shock double eviction.

This included one last meal together as the remaining reflect on their experience in the Diary Room. Lynx said: “This experience will live on with me forever. Genuinely will live on with me forever.” Samuel shared: “Thank you so much, Big Brother. For choosing this random old nerd from Slough to go on and live his dream.”

While Catrin admitted: “This has been the highlight of my life. OK, being born was the first highlight. But the second highlight is being on Big Brother.”

Twinks told Big Brother: “I came, I saw, I got nominated… This has been magical. And you’re speaking to a witch. Remember that, Big Brother.”

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Rochelle opened up: “I really hope that people out there, if you’re my age, that you do try something different. Because I’m so f*****g proud of myself.”

And Yasmin added: “I don’t want to leave. It’s been such a crazy experience, and I can’t believe it’s like, come to an end. I’ve met like the most amazing people. I wouldn’t change any of them.”

Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best were on hand for the live show. During the course of an extended episode, they disclosed the public vote results for each remaining contestant.

The final rankings were: Catrin in 6th, Lynx in 5th, Samuel in 4th and Yasmin in third. In a nail-biting climax, it came down to a showdown between Twinks and Rochelle, with the latter clinching victory.

Upon hearing the result they were visibly shocked and screamed. As Twinks got ready to leave Rochelle stated: “What?! What?! Oh my God. Oh my God.”

As Twinks was greeted by cheers, the crowd and even former housemates could be seen and heard chanting “Recount.” During her interview there were more chants of: “You should have won.”

Rochelle was then greeted with a mixed response as she walked out with some of her fellow contestants unable to hide how they felt. Will had to try and ask the crowd to calm down as they struggled to be heard by Rochelle.

When asked by Will and AJ how she felt about winning the series and scooping the £100,000 prize, she responded: “All the suffering was worth it.”

Fans were quick to voice their opinions on the results with many left unimpressed. One fan took to social media and posted: “And that just ruined such a good series.”

Another chimed in: “Well that was disappointing. I really thought twinks had it in the bag.” Someone else replied: “I have never been soooo disappointed in a result in all of my life. But the ‘public’’ have spoken I guess..” A third fan remarked: “Even the way AJ said Rochelle… NO ONE WANTED THIS.”

However, one fan offered: “Look Rochelle isn’t liked BUT she has carried this show. The arguments, the fall outs – there is a difference between winning and being liked!”

Someone else agreed: “YEEEEES. I am over the moon that Rochelle has won Big Brother. I don’t agree with what she says a lot of the time but that doesn’t matter. She was so entertainment.”

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Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor Sebastian Croft have won the 2026 series of The Celebrity Traitors following a very dramatic final episode, which saw James Blunt sabotage himself

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor Sebastian Croft have won the 2026 series of The Celebrity Traitors as faithfuls.

The pair were the last two remaining at the firepit at the end of the BBC show with the players having voted out traitor and TV presenter Maya Jama during the final roundtable.

It had been quite the dramatic turn of events, with it ending with both players revealing their true identity. Sebastian – also known as Bash – said: “I began this game as a faithful, but I’m ending this game as a faithful.”

Romesh, who paused for dramatic effect, told his co-star: “Bash, I began this game as a faithful, and I’m ending this game as a faithful.” Both were thrilled to be faithfuls and secure the huge prize fund for their charities.

In an emotional scene, Sebastian said: “That was just incredible, this might actually be the best day of my life,” with Romesh adding: “I just really hope my mum’s proud, and also my youngest son Charlie, who wanted me to come on the show. Dad won, please show me some respect.”

It was a dramatic firepit – as all the players originally decided to banish again. Former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock received the most votes and was booted out of the castle. It was then things took a turn.

Traitor Kenny opted to end the game but the other players chose to banish again, with Romesh gunning for James Blunt. It seemed like it was all going to end with an exit for James, but Bash’s decision to split the vote meant Kenny was booted out next.

Players were then given the option to banish again, with James choosing to banish again despite Romesh saying his conversation with Sebastian had changed his mind on whether he was a faithful or a traitor. Both Romesh and Sebastian voted James out.

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Sebastian said of his decision: “I believe you’re both faithful, and I’m sad to be in this predicament, and I’m sorry James because I truly believe that you’re a faithful, but I’m a man of my word, and so I’ve had to go for you.”

Earlier in the show, the final mission saw the teams tasked with finding two underground bunkers in the Scottish Highlands filled with gold, with one team boarding a helicopter and others getting into buggies. Once they found the bunkers they had to blow them up with dynamite.

To find the bunkers, the team in the buggies had to answer questions, before waving in the helicopter team to drop off the dynamite and detonator, with Jama, Croft and Pinnock hanging off the side of the helicopter to deliver the equipment. The group successfully found and detonated both bunkers, adding £18,500 to the prize pot, bringing it to £83,000.

After being voted out at the final roundtable, Maya did not reveal her identity as a traitor as per the rules for the last episode, but told her fellow players: “Thank you, alright, love you all, good luck, you’re going to need it.”

Actor Michael Sheen was murdered at the beginning of the final. After discovering his fate , he said: “The time has come, can’t say I’m surprised, but I am incredibly disappointed, gutted that I got so close to the end. It’s been absolutely unforgettable, and I’ve loved every minute.”

Heartstopper actor Sebastian said he would be donating his £41,500 half of the prize pot to the charity Choose Love, while Romesh said he would be giving his money to the Refugee Council.

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