Traitors star Greaves on celebrity series differences

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 18:38 · Archive

Fay Greaves, who appeared on the original series of The Traitors, says the celebrity edition differs significantly in contestants' motivations and dynamics.

Fay Greaves, who appeared on the original series of The Traitors and reached episode 10, has explained how the celebrity version of the BBC show differs from the civilian edition ahead of the celebrity final this week.

Greaves says celebrities must be more careful during the competition because their careers depend on their reputation and their next work opportunity. She notes that in the original show, alliances between contestants were key to progressing, and that she personally benefited from the traitors liking her. By contrast, celebrity contestants already know each other personally, which she says affects which slip-ups are overlooked.

The biggest difference, according to Greaves, lies in what drives the contestants. For civilians, a share of £120,000 is life-changing money worth fighting for. For celebrities, she argues, the financial incentive is not there. She illustrates this by comparing the emotional reactions of winners: Alan Carr, who won the first celebrity series as a traitor, cried with guilt, whereas Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby, who won series four of the original show as traitors, cried with joy at their victory.

How it is being reported

• Traitors star from Suffolk on how celeb series is totally different to original showFay Greaves, Suffolk's only competitor on The Traitors, has shared the biggest differences between the original series and the celebrity edition.East Anglian Daily Times · 29 Oct, 18:00
• Traitors star from Suffolk on how celeb series is totally different to original showFay Greaves, Suffolk's only competitor on The Traitors, has shared the biggest differences between the original series and the celebrity edition.Ipswich Star · 29 Oct, 18:00

In this story: Fay Greaves · Claudia Winkleman · The Traitors · BBC · Suffolk · Alan Carr · Joanne McNally

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