Ruth Jones Clarifies Rumored BBC Celebrity Traitors Role: ‘I Was Invited’

The first celebrity season of Celebrity Traitors premiered in October 2025. It brought a high-profile cast to a castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Cast, location and format

Claudia Winkleman hosted the programme. Celebrities included Alan Carr, Charlotte Church, Clare Balding, Kate Garraway, Mark Bonnar, Tom Daley and Ruth Jones.

The show mixed detection, deception and alliances. Contestants competed while some were secretly named Traitors.

Traitors and the charity-winning finale

The Traitors selected in the series were Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns. Alan Carr outwitted the others.

He secured the prize and won £100,000 for his chosen charity. The series proved popular with viewers.

Ruth Jones responds to casting rumours

Ruth Jones clarifies recent rumoured involvement with BBC Celebrity Traitors. She said, “I was invited” when asked on Jonathan Ross’s show.

Jones told Ross she had been approached about appearing. She praised the programme but declined to take part.

Reasons for declining

Jones explained the practical hurdles. She said she would need a wetsuit and face Scottish loch midges.

She added she preferred to watch in her pyjamas. That was her deciding factor against joining the cast.

Other television plans

Ross also asked Jones about Strictly Come Dancing. She said the show was impressive but not for her.

Jones joked they would need to pay an “absolutely ridiculous amount” to persuade her. She gave no specific figure.

Recent accolades and a memorable BAFTA moment

Jones is widely known for playing Vanessa ‘Nessa’ Jenkins in Gavin and Stacey. She recently picked up a BAFTA for her work.

At the awards, she recalled not hearing her name at first. Rob Brydon and Jo Page cheered, prompting her to rise barefoot.

Fans continue to speculate about a 2026 celebrity lineup. Producers have not announced the next series cast.

Reporting by Filmogaz.com.