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Gordon Ramsay reportedly pulled out of taking part in this year’s series of The Celebrity Traitors at the last moment.
The famous chef, known for his shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, had supposedly signed a big-money deal to compete on the hugely-popular programme, which is currently being filmed in the Scottish Highlands.
According to the Daily Mail, however, Ramsay was forced to withdraw at the eleventh hour because of conflicting work commitments – including the launch of his new premium olive oil brand.
The newspaper says that actor Tom Hiddleston was another big-name signing for the new series but he also had to pull out for similar reasons.
“Gordon pulled out due to scheduling issues. He had other TV work to do,” a source said.
“Producers are frustrated that Gordon and Tom both had to pull out. They know those names would have drawn more international interest to the show.
“While the lineup has been widely praised, they’re annoyed because it was due to be even better before Gordon and Tom had to cancel. They are hoping both of them will be up for the next series in 2027.”
The new series – which features celebs including Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Ross Kemp and Richard E Grant – is expected to air on BBC One this October.
