Comedian Joanne McNally revealed that she was caught vaping during the filming of the reality television show Celebrity Traitors, prompting intervention from the production team. The show, set in a castle, prohibits the use of e-cigarettes on camera, a rule McNally momentarily overlooked while engaged in conversation.

Recalling the incident during an appearance on the Bottom’s Up podcast, McNally explained that she was deeply involved in a meaningful discussion when filming was interrupted. Production staff informed her that vaping was not allowed in the castle’s filming environment. She noted that the relaxed atmosphere contributed to her momentary lapse in awareness of the cameras’ presence.

McNally acknowledged that, prior to her own experience, she had doubted contestants’ claims of forgetting the cameras during reality shows, comparing it to her view of similar moments on programs like Big Brother. However, she admitted that the immersive environment can indeed cause participants to become less conscious of being filmed.

Celebrity Traitors is scheduled to air in the autumn. No further details have been provided regarding any edits or repercussions related to McNally’s vaping during production.