Real-Life Friends Face Off on Celebrity Traitors
The Celebrity Traitors features famous contestants who already know each other from real life. Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan have worked together for ten years, but Romesh says he cannot trust Rob in the castle. Other stars, like broadcaster Amol Rajan, also had many connections before the game started, though the traitors murdered him first.
The Celebrity Traitors is a very popular television show. Many famous people are playing the game in a large castle. In this show, some players know each other from real life. They worked together on other projects before this show started. These old friendships will change how they play the game.
For example, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are very close friends. They worked together for ten years on a travel show. They also appeared on many comedy panel shows. Romesh does not trust Rob in the castle. He believes Rob will easily hurt him to win the game.
Joe Lycett and James Acaster are also good friends. People often confuse these two comedians. Joe is also friends with Joanne McNally. However, James is now a traitor in the game. This will test their loyalties because traitors must lie to their friends.
Many comedians are in the castle this year. Joanne McNally and Romesh Ranganathan worked together on a game show. James Acaster also went on Romesh's music podcast. Joanne said they did not make a secret plan before the show. James thinks the other comedians are his biggest danger. They know him so well.
The broadcasters on the show also know many people. Amol Rajan interviewed Michael Sheen, Joe Lycett, and Romesh Ranganathan in the past. He also met Ross Kemp, Miranda Hart, James Blunt, and Hannah Fry. However, the traitors murdered Amol first.
Maya Jama hosted the Brit Awards with James Blunt. She also went to Milan Fashion Week with Leigh-Anne Pinnock. She appeared on a quiz show with Joe and James too. But Maya says she starts the game like everyone else. Bella Ramsey is a young actor on the show. Bella also has connections to other players.
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How long have Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan worked together?
Future with 'will'
We use 'will' followed by the base form of the verb to make predictions about the future.
“These old friendships will change how they play the game.”
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Scenario: You are discussing a group project with classmates and talking about how your existing friendships might affect the work.
- 01“some players know each other from real life”
- 02“This will test their loyalties”
- 03“They know him so well”
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🔑Key Phrases
A common way to describe a broadcast program that has a massive audience.
The news reporter talked about a very popular television show.
Indicates a long-term professional relationship between colleagues.
The two scientists worked together for ten years before making their discovery.
Highlights the core conflict of the game where players have to deceive their companions.
In this board game, the traitors must lie to their friends to win.
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Real-Life Friends Face Off on Celebrity Traitors
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why do you think people enjoy watching reality TV shows like this one?
Opinion - 2
Would you play a game differently if your best friend was also playing?
Compare - 3
What kind of TV shows do you usually watch in your free time?
Personal - 4
How do you feel when a friend tells a lie to you, even in a game?
Personal - 5
Do you think working together for ten years makes people trust each other more or less?
Evaluate - 6
If you went on a TV show, would you prefer to play with strangers or friends?
Compare - 7
What do you think will happen to James Acaster now that he is a traitor?
Predict - 8
Is it important to have good connections in your job?
Opinion
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