Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler reveals his highlight from the show

Celebrity Traitors contestant Joe Marler has talked about his highlight from being on the show.

The former rugby union star has made it to the final alongside Alan Carr, Cat Burns, David Olusoga, and Nick Mohammed. The final episode will be broadcast tonight (Thursday November 6) on BBC One. A handful of UK cinemas will also be showing the event.

The show has been a big hit with viewers, with over 12million people watching the first episode as the celebrities try to determine the designated “traitors” from the “faithfuls”, in the hope of winning a cash prize that will go to a charity of their choice.

I knew very little about Joe Marler before this, but he’s fast become one of my favourite contestants. The best Faithful and probably the person I’d most like to see win the entire series. I can see big things for him after this – and deservedly so. #CelebrityTraitors pic.twitter.com/HCjp7JCk7l

— Anthony Dearie (@AnthonyDearie) October 30, 2025

Best known in the world of rugby, Marler made over 286 appearances for elite club Harlequins, and represented England 95 times. He retired last year, before which he was already making appearances on TV shows such as The Wheel, and hosting his podcast Joe Marler’s Things People Do.

Speaking ahead of the event (via The Independent) the athlete opened up about his favourite moment from being on the show. “My highlight would be getting a follow from Dawn French off the back of one of the memes on Instagram” he revealed, before discussing his newfound fame thanks to the series.

“I didn’t think I’d get on the show let alone make it to the final” he said. “It is a privilege to have made it this far.” Marler is among the favourites to win having become a fan favourite for his likeable personality, and secret alliance with other contestants.

Recently, Marler’s fellow finalist Nick Mohammed said an unnamed contestant complained about a “basic human right” being denied while filming. Elsewhere, Alan Carr confessed he’s no longer friends with Paloma Faith after “murdering” her on the show.