Murdered Celebrity Traitors star says he's "grieving" after early exit
Broadcaster Amol Rajan became the first contestant eliminated from the second season of the BBC's 'Celebrity Traitors'. Rajan expressed disappointment at his early exit but described the experience as a significant privilege.
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The Celebrity Traitors returned on Thursday (1 October) with its eagerly-awaited second season, and it's certainly been a dramatic time in the Scottish Highlands if the first two episodes are anything to go by.While actor Richard E Grant has taken the limelight with his unconventional approach to playing the game, it was a short stint for Amol Rajan as the broadcaster became the first player to be eliminated from the latest chapter of the hit BBC series.Speaking after his murder by the Traitors, the University Challenge host admitted that it was a bittersweet feeling, noting: "Honestly, there's kind of an unhappy contrast right now, because I'm sort of grieving what might have been.Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney Plus, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV"In time I know that I'll come to look on this as honestly one of the greatest privileges of my life.
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