Maya Jama poses for a sizzling nude bathtub snap amid claims Celebrity Traitors stars are still 'at each other's throats' as tensions spill into real life

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Maya Jama poses for a sizzling nude bathtub snap amid claims Celebrity Traitors stars are still 'at each other's throats' as tensions spill into real life

By REBECCA DAVISON, DEPUTY HEAD OF SHOWBIZ and CODIE BULLEN, SHOWBUSINESS CORRESPONDENT

Published: 09:38 BST, 12 October 2026 | Updated: 10:00 BST, 12 October 2026

Maya Jama made sure all eyes were away from the television screens and on her Instagram account on Monday. 

The Celebrity Traitors star, 32, shared a sizzling picture of herself nude in an outside bathtub on her social media on Monday.

Her latest photo dump also consisted of a snap of herself wearing a Vivienne Westwood corset and pigtails as she took a selfie in the mirror.

There were also pictures of her on nights out as she let her hair down while the Celebrity Traitors continues to enthral the nation. 

Maya was nominated to be a Traitor on the second series of the much-loved show and has so far remained in the game. 

Yet it's been reported that behind the scenes, things are not quite so harmonious between the celebrities. 

Maya Jama posed for a sizzling nude bathtub snap on Instagram on Monday amid claims the Celebrity Traitors stars are still 'at each other's throats' after tensions spilled into real life

Her latest photo dump also consisted of a snap of herself wearing a Vivienne Westwood corset and pigtails as she took a selfie in the mirror

The Daily Mail reported that when the cameras stop rolling, contestants on the BBC One show are still 'at one another's throats' as the tension and 'utter paranoia' between them spills over into real life.

Sources say that unlike last year's celebrity version of the programme, when the line up had fun and enjoyed it, this time it became extremely stressful behind the scenes.

Traitors insiders suggest that wrong decisions at the round table when two Faithfuls were sent home sparked the paranoid behaviour.

On Thursday, US actress Myha'la, star of BBC One's Industry, was banished and on Friday, former Coronation Street favourite Julie Hesmondhalgh was sent home in a shock decision – rather than mathematician Professor Hannah Fry, a Traitor.

A show insider told The Mail on Sunday: 'The tension is coming across on screen, but it was just as bad if not worse when the cameras stopped rolling. 

'It is a tense environment, and they are cut off from the outside world; it is hard for them to switch off even when they head back to their individual lodgings. 

'They were constantly thinking about the game'.

Even funnyman Rob Beckett surprised his co-stars, with high energy behaviour which was at times hard for the others to deal with while filming in Scotland early in the summer.

The source added: 'They were all making each other more stressed out. A lot of them just couldn't hack it, I'm not sure what they thought they were signing up to. 

'One contestant really lost their nerve at one point and their co-stars were absolutely stunned.

She shared a picture of herself on FaceTime

Writing the word: 'active' as her caption, Maya also shared pictures of her recent nights out 

Yet it's been reported that behind the scenes, things are not quite so harmonious between the celebrities on Traitors 

'And Rob, who is usually so funny, really struggled at points and surprised the others with his behaviour. They put it down to the fact that things were so tense.'

Another source said that some on the show, which also stars Ross Kemp, Miranda Hart, Maya and Jerry Hall, struggled to remember it was just a game.

The pressure became so intense for comedian James Acaster, who was recruited as a Traitor in the second episode, that filming had to be paused. 

The 41-year-old became 'very anxious' on set in Ardross Castle and some of the other contestants were forced to speak up and insist the cameras stop rolling.

BBC bosses later stressed that the welfare of contestants was a priority.

Viewers of the game show have watched as Acaster has become increasingly distressed on screen, repeating: 'I'm not good at lying.'

The stand-up comic expressed his wish to remain a Faithful on the show.

Faithful Kemp – best known for playing hardman Grant Mitchell on EastEnders – has entertained viewers by becoming increasingly paranoid when other cast members touch him.

And it wasn't just the celebrities feeling the stress.

During filming, their teams were kept completely in the dark and had no contact with their clients until they exited the game.

Agents and publicists have no say in what is shown and can only hope their clients get a good edit.

The Celebrity Traitors line-up 2026

 Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall, 70, rose to fame in the Seventies and became one of the era's most recognisable fashion icons 

Richard E Grant

Richard E Grant, 69, is celebrated for his roles in everything from the cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody's Talking About Jamie 

 James Blunt

James Blunt, 52, shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single You're Beautiful

 Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp, 62, who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to want to challenge himself

 Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen, 57, is celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen

 Rob Beckett

Best friend of fellow Traitors star Ranganathan, comedian Rob Beckett, 40, is known for his high energy and booming laugh

 Sharon Rooney

Sharon Rooney, 37, is best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary

 Joanne McNally

Joanne McNally, 43, is known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos and modern life

 Amol Rajan

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan, 43, has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television

 King Kenny

King Kenny, 29, is a content creator known for his prank videos and street-style social experiments

 Sebastian Croft

Sebastian Croft, 24, is best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper

  Maya Jama

Maya Jama, 32, is quickly becoming one of the UK's most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island

 Miranda Hart

Miranda Hart, 53, broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda, which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend

Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh Ranganathan, 48, has been taking British TV by storm in recent years is known for his deadpan delivery

 James Acaster

Comedian James Acaster, 41, is good friends with Ed Gamble, who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked. The duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu 

 Bella Ramsey

Bella Ramsey, 22, rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game Of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us

 Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 34, is known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, which found fame on The X Factor in 2011

 Joe Lycett

From TV stunts to clever public pranks, Joe Lycett, 38, has built a reputation as one of Britain's most inventive comics

 Hannah Fry

Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry, 42, is known for turning complex data into engaging content for viewers

 Julie Hesmondhalgh

Julie Hesmondhalgh, 56, is best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street – the first transgender character in a British soap opera

 Myha'la

Myha'la, 30, is known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry

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