BBC reprimands James Blunt over rule break on Celebrity Traitors
Producers of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors scolded star James Blunt for breaking a guideline, while the new season has drawn more than 10 million viewers.
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What happened
Producers of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors have reprimanded singer James Blunt, a star of the show, for breaking one of the broadcaster's rules. The latest development is a report that Blunt isn't actually called James Blunt, a fact that may have caused suspicion on the show.
Why it matters
The BBC treats its show guidelines seriously. The new season's audience size also highlights how rare mass TV viewing has become.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 12:00 AM ET: Over 10 million people have tuned in to episodes of the new season.
- Oct 13, 6:17 AM ET: Celebrity Traitors producers scold James Blunt for breaking a BBC rule.
- Oct 14, 6:52 AM ET: Blunt's real name is revealed to differ from the name he uses on the show.
Coverage
- James Blunt’s Celebrity Traitors packing list includes rubber duck speedos and a £1,695 suit (thetab.com)
- Celebrity Traitors star James Blunt’s real name as he’s reprimanded by BBC (thepinknews.com)
- Celebrity Traitors nears finale as suspicions mount among contestants
- Celebrity Traitors draws 10m viewers as producers scold James Blunt
- Richard E Grant calls his Traitors confession a blunder
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