Hannah Waddingham says she turned down Celebrity Traitors over fear of being buried alive
Speaking on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Hannah Waddingham said she was asked to join the first UK Celebrity Traitors but declined, calling herself a "scaredy-cat" about the hoods and burying people alive.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham has said she was asked to appear on the first series of the UK's Celebrity Traitors but turned it down. Daily MailR “Hannah Waddingham has revealed she turned down hit TV show Celebrity Traitors because she was 'too scared to be buried alive'.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham has confirmed that she was approached to enter the Scottish castle during season 1.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1She made the comments on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where, by Radio Times' account, host Jennifer Hudson asked whether there was a reality show she would like to appear in. Radio TimesN “When Hudson asked if there was a reality show Waddingham would like to appear in, she confessed” Read at Radio Times ↗ Mixed · 2Waddingham said she nearly agreed because her Ted Lasso co-star Nick Mohammed was taking part, but called herself a "scaredy-cat" over the hoods and the burying of people alive, saying she didn't care whether a crew was present, and that she would rather watch at home with red wine and crisps. Daily MailR “But I'm a great big scaredy-cat, this whole thing with the hoods and burying people alive, I don't care if there is a crew there or not, hell no, no, no.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “I’m going to watch it at home with a nice red wine and some crisps.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Mixed · 2Mohammed reached the final of that series, which was won by Traitor Alan Carr; the Daily Mail says Mohammed turned on fellow Faithful Joe Marler at the last roundtable, while Radio Times says Mohammed was duped by Carr into thinking he was a faithful. Daily MailR “In the dramatic BBC final last year, Nick turned on his fellow Faithful, rugby star Joe Marler, at the final roundtable.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “Mohammed made it all the way to the final, only to fall at the final hurdle after being successfully duped by traitor Alan Carr into thinking he was a faithful.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Radio Times adds that Waddingham had long been a rumoured participant, that Mohammed has since taken over Claudia Winkleman's role in the Traitors stage play, and that Waddingham has returned to Ted Lasso as Rebecca Welton for a fourth season. Radio TimesN “During the creation of the first season, Waddingham was a long-standing rumoured participant, but ultimately only Nick Mohammed represented the Ted Lasso gang.”“has now taken over Claudia Winkleman’s role for the stage play version of the beloved cloak-and-dagger game.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Right · 1The Daily Mail also covers other parts of the interview and appearance: her dance through the show's Spirit Tunnel, which fans praised; her being a three-time recipient of Tom Cruise's Christmas coconut cake; and a story about nearly hitting Prince William's foot with a dart while supporting his Earthshot Prize. Daily MailR “I am a three-time offender on that coconut cake, guys.”“I accidentally nearly stabbed the future king of England in the foot with a dart.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- A short entertainment-news item focused on the Traitors angle, with context on the current season and Ted Lasso's return.
- Emphasis
- Waddingham's fear of the 'turret', Mohammed's later Traitors stage role, and viewing details for Celebrity Traitors and Ted Lasso.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the other topics from the Hudson interview (Tom Cruise cake, Prince William dart story).
- Charged language
- “scaredy cat”
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“The star confessed she was a "scaredy cat" when it came to tackling the turret.” — Radio Times
“Celebrity Traitors has cemented its place as a household favourite through the course of season 2” — Radio Times
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- A showbiz piece led by the quote, widened into a roundup of her appearance, with fan praise and celebrity anecdotes.
- Emphasis
- Her glamorous look, fan reactions calling her a 'goddess', the Tom Cruise cake, the dart anecdote with Prince William, and Prince William's remarks about the Traitors.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention that Mohammed now hosts the Traitors stage play or Ted Lasso's fourth season.
- Charged language
- “goddess”“national treasure”“bombshell”
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“Fans called the British actress a 'goddess' and a 'national treasure'” — Daily Mail
“Hannah Waddingham has revealed she turned down hit TV show Celebrity Traitors because she was 'too scared to be buried alive'” — Daily Mail
What every side reports
- Waddingham said on The Jennifer Hudson Show that she was asked to be on the first UK Celebrity Traitors and declined.
- She nearly agreed because Ted Lasso co-star Nick Mohammed was taking part.
- She cited fear of the hoods and of burying people alive, and said she would watch at home with red wine and crisps.
- Mohammed reached the final, which Alan Carr won as a Traitor.
Hannah Waddingham person
Says she was approached for the first UK series and nearly accepted because of Nick Mohammed, but declined out of fear of the hoods and being buried alive, preferring to watch at home.
“I will watch it from home with a nice red wine and some crisps” — Daily Mail
“I nearly did because I knew he was gonna be on it.” — Radio Times
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Centre1 article
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Ted Lasso favourite reveals why she turned down Celebrity Traitors role
Neutral Concise TV-news item explaining her refusal and tying it to the show's current season and Ted Lasso.
Right1 article
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Celebratory Light showbiz roundup built on the quote, padded with fan praise for her dancing and celebrity anecdotes.
- 27 Oct 16:21 First Daily MailR Hannah Waddingham reveals she turned down Celebrity Traitors with Ted Lasso co-star Nick Mohammed who went on to reach the final because she was 'too scared to be buried alive'
- 27 Oct 17:14 +53m Radio TimesN Ted Lasso favourite reveals why she turned down Celebrity Traitors role
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