Behind all the drama, plotting, and suspense on Celebrity Traitors, there’s a side to the show viewers rarely see — and according to Ruth Codd, it’s a lot more controlled than people might think.
The 29-year-old Midnight Club actress has lifted the lid on what life was really like inside the castle, from strict drinking limits to the quiet hierarchies that shaped the game.
No Wild Nights at the Castle
While the contestants are often shown clinking glasses and pouring drinks at the bar, Ruth revealed that alcohol on set was tightly monitored.
“They’re very strict on alcohol,” she told The Sunday Times. “It’s not boozy at all — you’re allowed two drinks at night.”
That revelation may surprise fans who assumed the cast’s nights were filled with free-flowing champagne and mischief.
Instead, Ruth said, the environment was carefully controlled to keep everyone sharp and strategic — not stumbling or distracted.
Feeling Like the Underdog
Ruth also spoke honestly about feeling at a disadvantage compared to some of her star-studded competitors.
“There was probably an unspoken hierarchy in there,” she admitted, suggesting that newer faces in the entertainment world — like herself — had to fight a little harder to be taken seriously.
“It placed certain people like myself at a disadvantage because I haven’t been in the industry very long.”
The Moment Ruth Was ‘Murdered’
In Thursday night’s dramatic episode, Ruth’s time on the show came to an end when Traitors Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, and Cat Burns decided to “murder” her from the game.
The decision came after Ruth began openly questioning Jonathan’s motives during the tense round table.
Jonathan, feeling the pressure, explained his reasoning: “Ruth is not going to let it go, and I feel like the cloak is getting tighter around my neck.”
Cat warned, “This could backfire on you,” but Jonathan insisted, “If I was a Traitor, I wouldn’t do it — why would I put myself in the firing line?”
Alan Carr then sealed the deal with his trademark wit, saying, “Yeah, let’s get rid of her now before she poisons everyone.”
Ruth’s Reaction to Her Exit
When Ruth walked into her room and discovered the letter announcing her “death” in the game, she took it with grace and humor.
“I knew this was coming,” she said with a wry smile before joking, “Jonathan and Kate Garraway are traitors!”
Despite the setback, she remained upbeat: “I’m mentally extremely strong, and I will miss the Faithfuls.” Her exit left fans heartbroken — and the castle a little emptier.
The Castle Reacts to Ruth’s Disappearance
The next morning, confusion filled the Scottish castle when Charlotte Church and Stephen Fry arrived for breakfast and realized Ruth was missing.
“We’re missing Ruth — I don’t know what that means,” one contestant murmured as tension spread around the table.
Jonathan, aware that suspicions might shift toward him, confessed to the camera, “Yesterday I had a lot of heat on me, so I have to be aware people are going to be looking at me. I am worried.”
Meanwhile, Joe Marler speculated, “I think they’re going to kill Ruth to make it look like Jonathan,” while Joe Wilkinson disagreed, saying, “I don’t think it’s Jonathan.”
Fans Furious Over Ruth’s Exit
Ruth became the fifth celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC hit, leaving three Traitors still in the game — but her departure didn’t sit well with fans.
Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent their frustration, calling her “the best of the Faithful” and slamming the Traitors’ choice as a huge mistake.
“Absolutely gutted. Loved Ruth; Ruth knew too much!” one fan wrote.
Another added, “Surely killing Ruth off is the dumbest thing the Traitors could have done — Jonathan looks guilty as sin now!”
More Drama Around the Round Table
The drama didn’t end there. In Wednesday’s earlier episode, the stars voted to banish Clare Balding, making her the first to leave the game.
Before heading out, Clare took it gracefully: “I came in with one strategy, and I’ve had the best time. I am and have been from the start a Faithful.”
Her departure stunned the group. Stephen Fry lamented, “Oh my god, how are we so useless? We’ve lost a great Faithful.
What have we done?” while Charlotte Church echoed, “She was such a good Faithful.”
The Traitors Plot Their Next Move
Watching it all unfold, Jonathan reflected on how the chaos benefited him. “I’ve got to be the luckiest Traitor,” he admitted.
“The Faithfuls did our dirty work for us. Everyone’s going to be scratching away at each other now.”
With alliances fracturing and suspicion swirling, the castle is now more divided than ever — and viewers can’t wait to see who’s next in this game of lies, loyalty, and betrayal.