BBC The Traitors risks Ofcom's wrath as huge rule break airs moments into series
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Reality TV series The Traitors has risked Ofcom's backlash just two episodes into the latest series. The hit BBC murder mystery returned on New Year's Day for its third series as a whole new set of contestants hope to take home the huge prize money. Claudia Winkleman made her comeback as host of the hit programme and made Linda, Minah and Armani her Traitors.
The other 19 contestants were labelled the Faithful and on Wednesday night, the Traitors had to pick one to be murdered. They settled on communication scientist Yin, who became the first contestant to be murdered and kicked out of the competition. During Thursday night's show, more drama unfolded as the Traitors decided to get rid of Keith.
The Traitors latest move sent the Faithfuls into a frenzy as they tried to work out who could be behind the moves. Faithfuls Livi, Francesca and Leanne sat down for a chat as they spoke about what had happened so far. During their chat, Livi broke a huge Ofcom rule as she swore before the 9pm watershed. She told her co-stars: "Obviously I am excited for the mission, but again I am s***ting myself for the table.".
Francesca told her: "Just do not think about it for a bit, just enjoy the day." The watershed begins at 9pm and material unsuitable for children should not, in general, be shown before 9pm or after 5.30am. According to Ofcom, unsuitable material can include everything from sexual content to violence, graphic or distressing imagery and swearing.
For example, the most offensive language must not be broadcast before the watershed on TV or, on radio, when children are particularly likely to be listening. Frequent use of offensive language must be avoided before the watershed, and must always be justified by its context.
