Traitors fans fume as Claudia Winkleman ‘robbed’ three times at Bafta TV Awards
'We ride at dawn.'
The Traitors fans are fuming as the show was snubbed three times on Sunday night and lost on every single award at the Bafta TV Awards.
TV fans were furious at the end of the Bafta TV awards 2025 on Sunday night, as it was revealed that the BBC competition show had been snubbed.
The show had been nominated for best reality but lost out to Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial.
The show was also nominated for most memorable moment when Diane announced to the camera: ‘Paul just couldn’t be my son…but Ross is!’
Snagging the award instead were Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland for their blackout dance on Strictly Come Dancing.
The final snub came as Claudia Winkleman was nominated for best entertainment performance. She lost out instead to Joe Lycett, who won for his series, Late Night Lycett – for the second year in a row.
The Traitors – helmed by Claudia Winkleman – is a huge success in the UK (Picture: BBC / Studio Lambert)Fans were infuriated online and didn’t hesitate to share their anger.
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‘The traitors not winning best reality tv… ummm what ?!?! #baftas,’ said muinatabdul.
‘The Traitors was robbed #BAFTATVAwards,’ said fadeeeintoyou.
The Traitors HQ even posted: ‘The Traitors just LOST the award for Best Reality Show at the 2025 #BAFTATVAwards We ride at dawn.’
One fan, KDCunliffe, posted an image of Claudia at the awards show with the caption: ‘The look of someone whose programme has been robbed.’
The Traitors just LOST the award for Best Reality Show at the 2025 #BAFTATVAwards We ride at dawn. The Traitors HQ (@the_traitors_) May 11, 2025
The traitors getting absolutely no recognition this year #BAFTAS Mel (@fadeeeintoyou) May 11, 2025
The Traitors not winning a BAFTA.#BAFTATVAwards #BAFTAs #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK Dan Martin (@Dan_Martin) May 11, 2025
The second season of The Traitors was a huge hit when it aired in January 2024.
The first episode garnered 5.94 million viewers, but by the time the final episode aired, 8.03 million viewers tuned in to see whether traitor Harry Clark would be caught by the faithful.
The season was an incredible success and brought even more viewers to watch the third season, with 9.23 million viewers tuning in across the UK to watch the first episode.
By the time the third season concluded, 9.91 million people were locked in for the final episode.
Praise has been aimed repeatedly at Claudia, who has consistently helmed the UK show for all three seasons, providing continuity to the show which introduces new stars each season.
Bafta TV winners 2025Leading actor – Lennie James, Mr Loverman
Leading actress – Marisa Abela, Industry
Best supporting actress – Jessica Gunning in Baby Reindeer
Best supporting actor – Ariyon Bakare in Mr Loverman
Male performance in a comedy – Danny Dyer, Mr Bigstuff
Female performance in a comedy – Ruth Jones, Gavin and Stacey: The Finale
Sport – BBC coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics
Live Event Coverage – BBC’s Glastonbury
Reality prize – Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial
Best limited drama – Mr Bates Vs The Post Office
Special Award – ITV for Mr Bates vs The Post Office
International – Disney+ Shogun
Soap & Continuing Drama – EastEnders
Best single documentary – BBC’s Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods
Children’s: Scripted – CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe
Children’s: Non-Scripted.- Disability and Me (FYI Investigates)
Entertainment programme – BBC’s Would I Lie To You?
Daytime – Clive Myrie, Caribbean Adventure programme on BBC Two.
Memorable moment -Strictly Come Dancing, Dianne and Chris’s blackout dance
Factual entertainment prize – Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour
Bafta fellowship – Kirsty Wark
Entertainment performance – Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett
Drama series – Blue Lights
Short Form – Quiet Life
Specialist Factual – Atomic People
News Coverage – BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special
Current Affairs – State of Rage
Factual Series – To Catch a Copper
Scripted Comedy – Alma’s Not Normal
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