Stephen Fry Joins 19 Celebrities Filming Emotionally Intense BBC Celebrity Traitors in Scotland

Stephen Fry has described his experience filming the upcoming celebrity version of BBC's "Celebrity Traitors" as "emotionally violent" and "absolutely agony," likening it to a "Chinese foot massage," yet expressed a desire to participate again. The series features 19 celebrities, including Jonathan Ross, Tom Daley, Clare Balding, and Paloma Faith, competing in a psychological game where some are Traitors and others Faithfuls, all vying for up to £100,000 for charity. Fry revealed he previously declined offers from reality shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" but found "Celebrity Traitors" appealing due to its clever game structure and psychological complexity. Despite tensions arising among contestants after the game began, Fry praised the cast as an extraordinary group and emphasized the unique challenge the game presents. The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, is set to air this autumn on BBC One and iPlayer. Fry has kept his role in the game secret, refusing to reveal whether he was a Traitor or Faithful during filming.