The BBC hired mental health experts to look after the stars on Celebrity Traitors due to the gruelling nature of the show.
The series is currently airing and starring the likes of Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns as Traitors who have to lie and murder their fellow players.
But the channel has taken extra care to make those taking part feel at ease by hiring a psychotherapist and a psychologist to be available at all times.
Credits at the end of each episode list chartered psychologist Victoria Plant and psychotherapist and counsellor Tanya Taylor-Wright.
A TV source also told The Sun: ‘People may think it is just a telly show but when you’re living the game 24/7, it takes a toll.
‘It was made clear to the celebrities that help was on hand for them if they were struggling with the mind games.
The BBC hired mental health experts to look after the stars on Celebrity Traitors due to the gruelling nature of the show
The series is currently airing and stars the likes of Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns as Traitors who have to lie and murder their fellow players
‘There is a duty of care in television now, so medical experts are employed on set, but it was of paramount importance on The Traitors because of the nature of the show.’
The BBC said: ‘Since the very first series in 2022, we have had a dedicated welfare team and psychological support on hand at all times who monitor and regularly speak to all of the players in private to ensure they feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
‘Our priority is and will continue to be supporting the wellbeing of our cast and this is the case before, during and after filming.’
The Traitors has never been more dramatic thanks to its first ever spin-off series packed with a celebrity cast who haven’t held back in delivering jaw-dropping twists, furious wars of words and ruthless gameplay that’s left viewers hooked.
There’s no surprise tensions are sky-high, with big personalities and even bigger reputations on the line, the battle to survive has seen friendships fracture and tempers flare.
And with suspicions rising, strategy starting to unravel, and meltdowns becoming more frequent, Ardross Castle has become a pressure cooker.
From Alan Carr killing off pal Paloma Faith, to Jonathan furiously hitting out he ‘no longer likes’ Joe Marler, and Tom Daley giving Kate Garraway major side eye, the drama is spilling out well beyond the game.
But the channel has taken extra care to make those taking part feel at ease by hiring a psychotherapist and a psychologist to be available at all times
Clearly, the nation can’t get enough, with the viewing figures hitting a record high, with more than 11 million tuning in to see the launch show alone, setting a new viewership record for the BBC.
Earlier this month, the Daily Mail revealed broadcaster Stephen, 68, had a brutal clash with historian David, 55, during scenes cut from the show.
The pair locked horns during intense discussions over who was a Traitor, leading to a behind-the-scenes fallout that saw the pair fuming at one another.
Insiders said it was ‘surprising’ to see Stephen so impassioned during the debate, but it showed how invested both he and David were in filming the series.
A TV insider told the Daily Mail: ‘Stephen and David had a big argument, as they both accused each other of being a Traitor.
‘They were so invested in the game, and it really showed during their debates.
‘For some members of the cast, it was surprising to see the pair disagree, and it quickly became a talking point behind the scenes.
‘The discussions between them are unlikely to be shown on Celebrity Traitors, as producers felt they didn’t follow the narrative. There were lots of subplots and conversations that haven’t aired.
‘The irony is, neither Stephen nor David were Traitors, so they fell out for no reason, but that’s just part of the hilarity of the game.’
However, a Traitors spokesperson insisted: ‘To claim there was any tension between Stephen Fry and David Olusoga outside of the game is simply untrue.’
A TV source also told The Sun: ‘People may think it is just a telly show but when you’re living the game 24/7, it takes a toll’ (host Claudia Winkleman seen)
