Blunt says Acaster was 'pinned to a post' in cut footage
The singer claims the unedited roundtable shows a harder interrogation than viewers saw on BBC iPlayer.
By Anthony Shevchenko ·
James Blunt says the BBC edited out a key part of the final roundtable on Celebrity Traitors.
The 52-year-old singer told BBC News that viewers did not see the full extent of the questioning before James Acaster confessed to being a Traitor. Blunt stated that the on-air version softened the confrontation. He described the missing footage as heavy and clear-cut.
The incident occurred during the penultimate episode of the current season. Ross Kemp was killed in the castle, leaving the remaining players to suspect Acaster, Maya Jama, and King Kenny. Michael Sheen presented a theory pointing directly to Acaster. The comedian then admitted he was an unwilling Traitor.
Blunt claimed the group actually caught Acaster in a lie about a perfume bottle before the confession. He said Acaster was pinned to a post in the unedited version. The singer noted that Acaster did not simply fall on his sword as the broadcast suggested. He added that the moment left some viewers puzzled because it felt abrupt.
Acaster discussed his experience in an exit interview after leaving the show. He said he had been contemplating the reveal for some time. The comedian called it a surprise when Sheen turned suspicion on him. Acaster noted he entered the roundtable with no heat whatsoever. He added that he was glad they caught him.
Blunt also commented on the editing process in the same interview. He said he was left screaming at the screen during certain moments for a different reason than other viewers. He described players as victims to the edit regardless of what went on in the castle. Metro contacted the BBC for comment on the story.
Celebrity Traitors is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
