Joanne McNally Admits Richard E Grant Blunder on Celebrity Traitors

Comedian Joanne McNally admitted she was fooled by Richard E Grant during Celebrity Traitors after the actor became the first Traitor eliminated at a roundtable on the BBC reality series. McNally later staged a video eating a bonnet after Grant's exit proved her suspicions wrong.

According to extra.ie, Grant was removed after a near-unanimous vote that included choices from fellow Traitors Maya Jama and James Acaster. The actor had revealed he was a Traitor soon after being selected, a strategy that ultimately failed.

McNally addressed her mistake on the My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast with Vogue Williams, explaining that she had believed Grant's performance during the game. "I can't say anything but I will say that I've very clearly taken the wrong route," said McNally.

The comedian said she had strongly defended Grant while believing he was a Faithful player. "I believe all their lies. I believe all their lies.

They look me in the eye and I believe their lies. And then I go out and I ride at dawn for them and I make a show of myself," said McNally.

McNally later acknowledged that Grant's acting ability had influenced her judgment. "Turns out he's a really good actor. And turns out I am the most gullible human alive and I'm a male apologist," said McNally.

Digital Spy reported that McNally had earlier teased the impact of the first banishment episode, describing the upcoming reveal as significant after the previous episode ended before votes were shown.

After Grant's elimination, McNally filmed herself pretending to eat a Denver Broncos hat while saying she was keeping her promise. The clip drew reactions from other contestants, including Grant, who responded with humorous emojis.

The game continued with James Acaster and Maya Jama recruiting Professor Hannah Fry as a new Traitor, according to extra.ie. Myha'la was later banished as a Faithful player, while Jerry Hall was also involved in suspicion after the mission events.