Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has acknowledged that his personality did not resonate with all participants during the filming of the second series of the celebrity edition of the BBC game show *Celebrity Traitors*. The show, which features 21 well-known figures competing in the Scottish Highlands, returns with a lineup including Richard E Grant, Jerry Hall, Michael Sheen, and James Blunt.

Speaking ahead of the premiere, Ranganathan said he realized he was the “wrong flavour for a certain type of people” and described the experience of feeling that some contestants he admired did not feel the same way about him as “really weird.” He explained that while people tend to get along with some competitors more than others, it does not necessarily indicate dislike.

“It’s not just about *Traitors*,” Ranganathan said on the Wolf & Owl podcast. “I am the wrong flavour for a certain type of people. Sometimes you have to accept that, however you are, it’s not for someone else.” He reflected on the common social experience of being kind to someone who does not reciprocate feelings, concluding that personalities do not always align.

The first celebrity series of the show attracted a record audience of 15 million viewers and was ultimately won by comedian Alan Carr. This success has generated particular attention for this year’s comedians, including James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett, and Joanne McNally, who face unique challenges due to their public profiles.

Acaster expressed concern about the difficulty for comedians to remain under the radar, noting that their presence might lead to suspicions of early alliances. “There will be suspicions that it’s going to be at least one of these guys,” he said, referencing the precedent set by Carr, who used humor to disarm other players. “He has tainted us all!”

Despite these challenges, Acaster said his decision to participate was driven by enthusiasm for the show, which he has followed avidly since its initial series. The latest installment of *Celebrity Traitors* is set to air starting tomorrow at 8 p.m. on BBC One. Contestants will compete for a prize of up to £100,000 to be donated to charity.