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Bella Ramsey "murdered" by the Traitors in Celebrity Traitors episode

Bella Ramsey was eliminated ("murdered") on The Celebrity Traitors after the Traitors named them the "biggest threat". Viewers reacted on social media, mostly with dismay.

2 outlets · 0L · 1C · 1R First reported Account updated
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The story, neutrally told

Mixed · 2Bella Ramsey, star of Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, was "murdered" (eliminated) by the Traitors on The Celebrity Traitors on Friday night. Right · 1The decision was made by the Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and Professor Hannah Fry, who chose between Ramsey, James Blunt and Sebastian Croft. Mixed · 2In the turret, Jama argued that removing Ramsey would split up a close-knit group of friends, saying: "That's our biggest threat. Get them out of the way, that group disperses."

Centre · 1Acaster added that players were doubting their instincts and would be "even more spun out" if Ramsey proved to be a Faithful. Right · 1The Daily Mail reported that the Traitors also wanted to take suspicion off Fry, whose recruitment had already aroused the Faithful's suspicion. Mixed · 2Ramsey, 23, accepted the outcome, calling it "a clever move by the Traitors" and saying they were right to murder them because they might have worked it out, having got Myha'la wrong. They said they felt very attached to the Faithful and ended with "Goodnight, this is the end."

Mixed · 2Fans on X reacted strongly. Digital Spy described viewers as "fuming" and "gutted", with one writing that "The nation is currently in mourning over Bella". The Daily Mail described fans as divided, quoting some who were glad and others who were heartbroken. Right · 1After Ramsey's exit, the Daily Mail said suspicion turned to Fry, with Julie Hesmondhalgh leading the charge against her, while Jama told the camera she was worried about Miranda Hart, who had noticed a change in Fry's behaviour. Centre · 1Digital Spy noted that the Faithful's earlier capture of Richard E Grant already felt distant and asked whether they could catch another Traitor. The show airs weekly on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Left0 outlets

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Centre1 outlet

Framing
Fan-reaction piece led by viewer grief at the loss of a favourite, with a spoiler warning and a look ahead to the Faithful's chances.
Emphasis
Social media dismay, Ramsey's gracious farewell, and the Traitors' strategic reasoning.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention Fry's recruitment drawing suspicion or any fans who welcomed the decision.
Charged language
“fuming”“gutted”“The nation is currently in mourning”
For example
“The Celebrity Traitors fans are "gutted" after a fan favourite contestant was revealed to have been murdered.” — Digital Spy

Right1 outlet

Framing
Show recap with a dramatic tone, centred on the murder and the Traitors' need to deflect suspicion from Fry, plus earlier gossip such as the James Blunt shower scene.
Emphasis
The plot mechanics, ages, and a wide range of fan posts, including positive and negative views, and the Blunt shower scene.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention the Faithful's capture of Richard E Grant or the broadcast details.
Charged language
“brutally murdered”“murderous trio”“sent viewers wild”
For example
“Bella Ramsey was brutally murdered after being branded the 'biggest threat' to the Traitors on Friday night” — Daily Mail