Andrew Balding admitted that he has not had the chance to watch any episodes of the show “Celebrity Traitors,” featuring his sister Clare, who is a renowned broadcaster. Despite this, Balding is gearing up to compete with Aidan O’Brien for the 2025 Flat trainers’ championship at Ascot’s Qipco British Champions Day. Currently trailing O’Brien by £600,000 in second place, Balding is focused on the final day of the title race.
Acknowledging his busy schedule due to his top runners, Balding mentioned that he plans to catch up on his sister’s performances on the BBC primetime show through iPlayer, possibly during the upcoming half-term break when his children are back. He expressed a bit of confusion about the show’s rules but remains eager to watch it.
Clare Balding’s journey on “Celebrity Traitors” took a surprising turn as she was eliminated from the castle after receiving seven votes from fellow contestants for being a faithful participant. Despite her early exit, Balding had formed a strong bond with Irish actress Ruth Codd, who also faced a dramatic departure from the show.
Reflecting on her experience, Codd praised Balding and other contestants like Charlotte Church and Celia Imrie for making her time on the show memorable, regardless of their roles as traitors or faithful participants. Codd revealed that her initial hesitations about her allegiance shifted, and she felt content with being loyal throughout the competition.
Notably, the show witnessed the elimination of prominent figures such as Tom Daley and Paloma Faith at the hands of traitors in earlier episodes, while Niko Omilana and Tameka Empson were ousted during separate Round Table discussions.
