Move over, Claudia Winkleman. There’s a new style star commanding attention on the latest season of Celebrity Traitors, and it’s none other than veteran broadcaster Jonathan Ross.
While the host’s fashion choices have traditionally drawn headlines, this season’s spotlight has shifted to the contestants—particularly Ross, whose flamboyant wardrobe became as much a talking point as the game’s dramatic twists and turns. From dapper tailoring to 80s-inspired jumpsuits, the 64-year-old’s sartorial selections kept viewers guessing until his eventual banishment.
Ross’s fashion journey through the Scottish castle included everything from snazzy cravats and oversized aviator sunglasses to dramatic fuzzy stoles. In one notable moment, he even paid homage to the host’s signature style with a tweed cape and fingerless leather gloves.
What makes Ross’s fashion statements particularly intriguing is their contrast with typical game strategy. Previous contestants have often opted for understated clothing to avoid drawing attention, but Ross deliberately chose the opposite approach. His bold ensembles—including a full goth look he packed but never wore—were carefully selected from his personal collection rather than working with the show’s stylist.
Fashion experts note that Ross’s clothing choices may have served as psychological tools. His velvet cloak during nighttime eliminations contrasted sharply with his daytime Sherlock Holmes-esque tweed cape, creating a Jekyll-and-Hyde effect that mirrored his dual role in the game. Even his cozy knitwear, including a fuzzy leopard print cardigan that drew comparisons to the Flintstones, may have helped mislead fellow players about his true intentions.
The broadcaster’s most defiant fashion moment came during his final round table, where he appeared in an attention-grabbing Kermit green blazer. After seven days of dramatic wardrobe changes, his fellow contestants finally decoded the sartorial clues that had been hiding in plain sight all along.
Ross’s fashion-forward approach demonstrates how personal style can become an integral part of reality television storytelling, transforming clothing from mere wardrobe choices into narrative devices that enhance the drama and intrigue of competitive gameplay.
