Jonathan Ross is playing the game – and playing it to win. Within the walls of the *Celebrity Traitors* castle, the talk show host has embraced the roles of manipulator and deceiver, all for charity. But his tactics have ignited a fierce backlash from at least one fellow contestant.
Ruth Codd, a rising star in the acting world, reportedly reacted with explosive anger upon being eliminated from the competition early on. Discovering Ross was a Traitor, she allegedly unleashed a torrent of frustration, branding him a “snake” behind the scenes.
The source of her fury wasn’t simply the elimination itself, but a deeper sense of betrayal. Codd had correctly identified Ross as a Traitor, yet her warnings went unheeded by her co-stars. She felt her instincts were ignored, and the game wasn’t being played with genuine strategic thought.
Codd expressed feeling sidelined, suggesting an unspoken hierarchy within the castle favored established names. As a relative newcomer to the industry, she believed she was at a distinct disadvantage. This perception fueled her frustration as she felt her contributions weren’t valued.
Despite anticipating her fate, Codd maintained she was targeted because she posed a genuine threat to the Traitors. She was one of the few players, she claimed, who consistently thought for herself and wasn’t easily swayed.
Meanwhile, Ross continues to navigate the game with surprising success, surviving multiple roundtable discussions where his name has been repeatedly mentioned. He has defied expectations, reaching week seven despite constant suspicion.
