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Maya Jama defended her oversized fur coat from Celebrity Traitors after fans compared it to the Honey Monster. The Love Island host also attended Paris Fashion Week.
Maya Jama, the 32-year-old Love Island host, has defended the large fur coat she wore on the BBC show Celebrity Traitors after viewers compared it to the Honey Monster. The reactions came during episode two, which aired on Friday, as celebrities gathered for breakfast in the castle. Jama responded on X with a light-hearted post about the cold conditions. The incident occurred as the second series of the celebrity edition continues to draw attention.
Maya Jama Responds to Coat Criticism
Jama took to X on Friday to address the bemused fan reactions. She posted a comment suggesting it was very cold in the castle, ending with a swan emoji. Fans had likened her mustard feathered coat with extra-wide shoulders to various characters, including the Honey Monster, Big Bird, The Lorax, and Bungle the bear from Rainbow. Many shared their thoughts on social media, with comments such as Traitor OR HONEY MONSTER and Nice Honey Monster jacket Maya. Others joked about her appearance, asking if she had skinned the Lorax or wondering what had happened to Bungle. Jama's humorous response aimed to poke fun at the situation.
Celebrity Traitors Episode Two Highlights
In episode two, former Today programme host Amol Rajan became the first player to be eliminated after being murdered by fellow Traitors Richard E Grant and Jama. The episode followed a cliffhanger from Thursday's opening, where viewers waited 24 hours to see if Rajan or podcaster James Acaster would be chosen as the third traitor. Host Claudia Winkleman was seen pacing before slamming the coffin shut on Rajan. He told the camera it was game over and expressed disappointment at being the first out, but praised Acaster as a fantastic player who might avoid suspicion. Rajan admitted he might have been foolish with Richard but accepted the outcome, saying games have winners and losers, and he loved the experience.
Richard E Grant's Early Slip-Up
Richard E Grant, nominated as one of Winkleman's Traitors, made a significant slip-up early in the game. While mingling with Faithful Joe Lycett in the lounge, Lycett asked what he was, and Grant responded that he was a Traitor with a grin. Lycett remarked that this was unprecedented and a bold strategy. The confession left other celebrities in shock, and Grant acknowledged he would face scrutiny at the first round table. Meanwhile, Acaster, who had theorized Grant was a Traitor, will now work with him to mislead the Faithfuls.
Record Viewership and Fashion Week Appearance
The second series launch episode attracted a record-breaking nine million viewers on Thursday, surpassing all previous premieres for The Traitors UK. Overnight figures show the first episode peaked at just over nine million and averaged 8.9 million viewers, up almost three million from the first celebrity series and 2.5 million from series four in January. Separately, Jama has been in Paris for Fashion Week and was pictured on Friday at the EE72 One Year Anniversary Celebration at L'Avenue. She wore a low-cut black dress and matching heels, showing a different style from her Traitors coat. Jama's role as a Traitor has gripped viewers, adding to the show's success.
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