Brief

BBC reports 9.3 million tuned in as Joe Lycett is banished on Celebrity Traitors

Episode six attracted 9.3 million viewers, peaking at 9.6 million, as Lycett was eliminated after a tense round‑table.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:18:50 GMT

The BBC released viewing figures for the sixth episode of the reality game show Celebrity Traitors, confirming that 9.3 million people watched comedian Joe Lycett’s banishment, with the broadcast reaching a peak audience of 9.6 million and a 57 percent share.

What happened

In the episode, traitors Maya Jama and James Acaster recruited content creator King Kenny, replacing Hannah Fry who had been banished the previous night. Lycett’s eager attempts to join the traitors raised suspicion among the faithful, leading to his elimination at the round‑table. The show also featured a rain‑soaked mission where contestants matched statue heads to bodies, and a vote that appointed actor Michael Sheen as head of the round table.

What the report adds

The Independent noted that the second series, launched earlier this month, has delivered the most‑watched debut of any UK season to date, averaging 8.9 million viewers. It also highlighted that Romesh Ranganathan was praised for his poker face, while Jerry Hall was described as “having her head in the clouds.”

What was said

The article contains no direct quotations; all details are presented as reported by the BBC and summarised by the Independent.

How it came about

Felo previously covered Lycett’s banishment in episode six (article) and earlier developments such as Hannah Fry’s exit and the series launch.

Key facts

9.3 million viewers watched the episode where Joe Lycett was banished (independent.co.uk)
The broadcast peaked at 9.6 million viewers with a 57% audience share (independent.co.uk)
Maya Jama and James Acaster recruited King Kenny after Hannah Fry’s banishment (independent.co.uk)
The second series averaged 8.9 million viewers, the most‑watched debut of any UK season (independent.co.uk)