BBC denies James Acaster had issues with Traitors co-stars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 08:56 · Archive

The BBC has denied reports that James Acaster felt uncomfortable around fellow comedians on Celebrity Traitors.

The BBC has rejected reports that James Acaster complained about being teased by fellow comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan during filming of Celebrity Traitors. The Daily Mail published allegations on Sunday that Acaster felt their jibes were directed at his expense, leaving him annoyed and upset, and that he contacted production about feeling singled out.

A BBC spokesperson told Metro that claims of teasing and complaints about teasing were 'categorically untrue'. Radio Times reported the same spokesperson stating there were 'no incidents of this nature' and 'no evidence to support these allegations'. Representatives for both Beckett and Ranganathan also rejected the claims.

HuffPost UK reported that shortly before filming began, Acaster was involved in an incident that briefly paused production after his co-stars suggested he should be allowed 'a breather'. A Celebrity Traitors spokesperson acknowledged that participation in the game is intense but said the welfare team closely monitored and supported all players throughout filming. Acaster's team declined to comment when HuffPost contacted them at that time.

How it is being reported

• Celebrity Traitors Bosses Deny James Acaster 'Teasing' ReportsCelebrity Traitors bosses have denied reports that behind-the-scenes “teasing” among the contestants began to get James Acaster down during his time in the castle. On Sunday, the Daily Mail published a story alleging that during filming, James began to feel that jibes from fellow comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan were becoming increasingly “at his expense”, leading him to become “annoyed and upset” behind the scenes. The article went as far as saying that the Off Menu host even contacted production about the issue as he was feeling “singled out”, but the BBC has since insisted…HuffPost UK · 19 Oct, 08:31
• Celebrity Traitors hits back at ‘categorically untrue’ James Acaster rumourThe BBC has denied reports James complained about two co-stars.Metro · 18 Oct, 17:13

In this story: James Acaster · Rob Beckett · Romesh Ranganathan · BBC · Celebrity Traitors · Claudia Winkleman

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