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The Iconic Celebrity Traitors Moment British Actress Doesn't Want to Be 'Defined By'
Imrie said the moment became a defining part of the show, even as she praised the series for bringing her a new fan base.
Celia Imrie stated she does not want to be defined by a viral moment when she broke wind during a challenge on The Celebrity Traitors. The 74-year-old actress told The Times: "I am guilty of doing anything for a laugh, but I didn't mean to fart."
Last year, Imrie appeared on the first season of the reality series alongside Alan Carr, Paloma Faith, and Stephen Fry, where the unscripted moment occurred during a challenge, causing laughter among contestants.
Contestant Alan Carr, who won the season, recalled the moment during his Bafta TV Awards speech in May, saying: "Sometimes, when I'm a bit sad, I'll sit there and remember the laughter." Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway described it as her "favourite, favourite moment."
Although Imrie admitted she was frustrated after being "murdered" by the Traitors in episode eight, she reflected that the experience was "good fun" despite the show's "element of cruelty about the game."
With the show's second season released last week, Imrie offered advice to new contestant Richard, expressing pleasure at gaining "a whole new fan base, lots of younger people." She emphasized: "I can't believe it became such a huge thing and I don't want to be defined by it.