Celebrity Traitors in crisis after two stars moan about how gruelling the show is

TWO Celebrity Traitors stars complained to producers over their gruelling experience of this year’s show. The pair met Studio Lambert bosses while filming the BBC1 hit, which returns on October 1. Two Celebrity Traitors stars complained to producers about their gruelling experience while filming the new series, which returns on October 1 Credit: BBC A trailer this week hinted at tasks faced by the stars — including some entering an icy loch to rescue cargo from a shipwreck Credit: BBC The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, mixes arduous physical challenges with the psychological strain of the Round Table. A trailer this week hinted at tasks faced by the stars — including some entering an icy loch to rescue cargo from a shipwreck. It is understood the two contestants became unhappy early on. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! The complaints were made face-to-face behind closed doors. There was none from the 19 other stars at Ardross Castle, Scottish Highlands, including Jerry Hall, 70, and Richard E Grant, 69. An exploding pirate ship Credit: BBC Last year’s first series was a huge hit with 14.8 million views an episode on average Credit: BBC An insider said: “Different moments can affect some more than others, but the producers are very understanding and make every effort to counter concerns or issues. “There certainly wasn’t an attempt to make the show any more challenging than last year’s. But the whole point of the game is that it’s a challenge. “At any point contestants are obviously free to leave the process and producers would not want anyone to be there under sense of obligation. “All they care about is the safety and welfare of everyone.” Most read in TV Last year’s first series was a huge hit with 14.8 million views an episode on average. Tasks then included Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Jonathan Ross digging graves with their bare hands. And Kate Garraway carried a coffin despite it triggering memories of husband Derek Draper’s funeral. She praised producers for discussing the task with her, and said there was a psychologist on set. Studio Lambert declined to say if complaints were made this year. It added: “The Traitors is a unique and immersive game and whilst we recognise that taking part can be intense, we want everyone to have the best experience possible. “The door will always remain open for players to feed back.” The BBC were approached for comment. Comment now