Celebrity Traitors episode 3 - the best and worst contestant unveiled

Celebrity Traitors has got us all talking and Wednesday night's explosive episode was no different. Viewers witnessed three stars depart the show, with two banished and another murdered in episode three. The BBC programme is certainly in full swing as we bid farewell to four famous faces, including Paloma Faith, who was the first celebrity contestant to be murdered.

Although it seemed Kate Garraway would be a likely contender to be axed when we left the round table last Thursday, the votes swung toward YouTuber Niko making him the first faithful to be banished. We learned moments later that former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley had been murdered in a brutal blow. The remaining celebrities shared their "big dog" theory where the show almost lost Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross. But in a sudden turn of events Mark Bonnar's Tameka Empson's theory came through as the team banished their second faithful of the series.

It's not looking good for the faithfuls at the moment but all is not well with the traitors. Express.co.uk takes a look at the show contestant who came up trumps during last night's episode to the show star who should probably call it a day.

Best Contestant

Ruth Codd

The Irish-born actress pulled out all of the stops during episode three as the Netflix star made a startling revelation.

The 29 year old has already got the group to set their sights on Jonathan Ross who she suggested is a traitor with her theory being spot on.

She snapped after calling out the presenter over a previous conversation they had. While speaking to Clare Balding, Ruth said: "Jonathan did say in the car that we were all going to make an alliance."

The conversation took place before he was picked to be a traitor but when Ruth brought it up at the round table he dismissed the idea and was adamant he never said to "form an alliance".

She's not going to let it go, which provoked the quote of the episode "Don't piss in my ear and tell me it's raining."

BBC viewers praised Ruth as one tweeted: "Obsessed with Ruth Codd going after Jonathan #CelebrityTraitors." Another said: "Must admit I hadn't heard of Ruth Codd before watching the #CelebrityTraitors but she's been a very fine contestant with good intuition."

A third added: "Nah its ruth codd vs jonathan ross."

Worst contestant

Mark Bonnar

We know the Scottish-born actor was watching everyone at Paloma Faith's funeral. His eyes soon turned to EastEnders actress Tameka Empson has his sole target to get the boot.

The 56 year old was certain the BBC star was a traitor and while speaking at the round table, he said: "You are the highest in my percentage levels of who is a traitor. And you did go on the offensive before I even mentioned you at all."

Mark proved that words do have consequences as three others followed his lead and banished the faithful EastEnder who received the most votes in a huge blow.

While he has announced himself as a traitor hunter, Mark was left with egg on his face for going so hard on a faithful. He even apologised for his awkward error.

"I got it very wrong and I'm sorry Tameka," Mark commented.