Celia Imrie reveals advice she gave Richard E Grant before Traitors blunder

Celia Imrie shares the advice she gave actor Richard E. Grant before his appearance on the celebrity edition of the BBC show The Traitors. Imrie warned Grant about the mental exhaustion and strict nature of the game, which Grant struggled with during his short-lived stint.
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‘Calendar Girls’ star came seventh in the inaugural A-list edition of the BBC series
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