BBC responds to Traitors charity backlash from viewers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 13:02 · Archive

Viewers complained to the BBC after Celebrity Traitors winners chose refugee charities.

Sebastian Croft and Romesh Ranganathan were the last contestants standing in the second season of Celebrity Traitors. Both chose to donate their winnings to refugee charities, with Croft selecting Choose Love and Ranganathan choosing the Refugee Council. Viewers lodged complaints with the BBC about the choice of charities, and the corporation issued a formal statement. A BBC spokesperson 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."

Ranganathan discussed the backlash during an appearance on Croft's podcast, Sunday Scaries, describing their support for refugee charities as a "slay of the week." He explained that he had become involved with the Refugee Council because he was concerned about the rhetoric used against refugees. Ranganathan acknowledged that some viewers had complained but noted that "loads of people have come out in support" of their charity choices. He later described the backlash as "insane" on his own podcast, revealing that some viewers had confronted him at his workplace about the decision.

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BBC responds to backlash after Oxford-born Sebastian Croft wins the TraitorsThe BBC have issued a formal statement following complains after an Oxford-born actor won Celebrity Traitor's final.Oxford Mail · 13 Nov, 12:30
BBC responds to backlash after Oxford-born Sebastian Croft wins the TraitorsThe BBC have issued a formal statement following complains after an Oxford-born actor won Celebrity Traitor's final.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Nov, 12:30

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