Celebrity Traitors winners revealed! Faithfuls Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft triumph after twists and betrayals in tense final

For much of the series, it looked as though the Traitors had it in the bag, with Maya Jama and King Kenny seemingly sailing towards victory.But on Friday, it was Romesh Ranganathan, 48, and Sebastian Croft, 24, who were crowned the winners after a nail-biting final.Viewers applauded the duo for beating Traitors Maya, 32, and Kenny, 29, who went under the radar until Thursday’s episode, when their fellow Traitor James Acaster revealed his identity in a moment of stress.The pair will split £83,000 between their chosen charities.They shared an embrace as host Claudia Winkleman congratulated them on their big win.‘I trusted Bash and I was right to. I cannot believe it! I just really hope my mum is proud,' the comedian said.In his exit interview, he added: I think my biggest highlight is making a friend in Bash - relying on the fact that I thought he was a friend in that end game and that paying off, that is something I feel really good about.Croft broke down in tears and said: ‘That was just incredible. This might actually be the best day of my life.' Celebrity Traitors winners revealed! Faithfuls Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft triumph after twists and betrayals in tense final They shared an embrace as host Claudia Winkleman congratulated them on their big winAdding what the highlight of his experience was, the actor shared: 'It was the moment that Rom said the word Faithful, and the hug that we had was just wild, it was crazy.'The duo then joined the host and celebrity finalists outside the picturesque Ardross Castle, where they raised a glass around the fire pit.Just days before his big moment on the show, Ranganathan branded himself a ‘national treasure’ and told an audience of around 140 guests that he ‘knew who the winner was’.‘I’m sure you’re excited that I’m here,’ he told the crowd, adding: ‘It’s a big deal for the people in the front row who can practically smell me. National treasure right in front of you.‘First of all, let’s get it out of the way: who wants to know what happens in The Traitors?’One source told the Daily Mail that after asking the question, the audience went wild. However, Ranganathan was on his best behaviour, avoiding any spoilers - and a telling off from the BBC.The comedian is known to be the broadcaster's ‘golden boy’, starring in a string of their programmes, as well as having his own Radio 2 show.Earlier this year, the Daily Mail revealed he was paid to front the 'shameless' BBC licence-fee advert. The four-minute advertisement campaigns for the £180-a-year bill and begs viewers to pay it.He continued to tell the crowd: ‘I bet you do! I’m not allowed to tell you, unfortunately, but I do know.’The Weakest Link presenter made the comments in front of an intimate crowd at a pub in New Malden while testing new comedy material for his forthcoming tour, Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life, which kicks off next month.Just hours before the final, he added more dates to the mammoth tour.‘Basically I’m going on tour in a bit, and I’m just polishing up some of the bits I’m not sure about and trying some new stuff. Obviously if it was all finished I wouldn’t be performing here,’ he added.Our source added that Ranganathan was on 'top form' and the crowd 'loved his new material'.His Traitors win is set to propel his already successful career, with industry insiders now describing him as the ‘most wanted man on television’, alleging he earns the equivalent of £40,000 per week. The duo then joined the host and celebrity finalists outside the picturesque Ardross Castle, where they raised a glass around the fire pit Croft broke down in tears and said: ‘That was just incredible. This might actually be the best day of my life' Maya Jama, James Blunt, King Kenny, Romesh Ranganathan, Leigh-Anne Pinnock & Sebastian Croft were the six finalists ‘He is also the hardest-working man in TV and is so well-liked. It’s paid off for him massively, and he has stayed incredibly humble despite his huge new earnings and opportunities. He hasn’t forgotten where he came from,’ one source said.Meanwhile, Croft, who is already a recognisable face having appeared in Game of Thrones and Heartstopper, has launched his music career.Earlier in the series, BBC chiefs were left bewildered as the show found itself subject to accusations of racism after Myha’la, best known for starring in the BBC drama Industry, said there was ‘unconscious racial and cultural bias’ within the game after she became the second star to be ‘banished’ last week.However, bosses are said to be thrilled with the outcome of the hit show.At the beginning of the final episode, Maya and Kenny murdered Michael Sheen.As he departed, the actor said: 'Ah the time has come. I'm gutted that I got so close to the end but it has been unforgettable. But I am happy I got so close to the end.'Tensions also reached boiling point at the final roundtable, with Maya and James Blunt embroiled in a heated exchange.But in a devastating twist, Kenny turned on his fellow Traitor, betraying Maya by voting for her,Before being crowned the winners during the Celebrity Traitors final episode, Acaster took centre stage on Thursday. And in a show first, the comedian revealed he was a Traitor at the roundtable before the vote had even begun.Acaster and Jama, 32, both came under fire, as the Faithfuls linked them to Ross Kemp's murder in plain sight.Michael Sheen, 57, quizzed Acaster, 41, on the specifics of the murder in plain sight, including how he knew about the deadly perfume bottle. Earlier in the episode Maya was banished after getting the most votes at the round table - with even her fellow Traitor Kenny turning on her Michael Sheen was murdered during the grand finale ‘I understand how you’ve put it all together,’ Acaster responded, adding: ‘I can’t really argue that it sounds feasible, and that sounds like it could have happened. I can promise you that I didn’t spray him.’Then, speaking to the group, he shockingly said: ‘I just want to explain my situation. I was made a Traitor without wanting to be.‘I’ve had a unique experience on this that no one has had before, where I wanted to be a Faithful; that’s all I wanted to be. I couldn’t just go, “Guys, it’s me, vote for me.” But that’s all I can do, really.’Filming was paused as Acaster became ‘anxious’ and had to gather himself before making his speech.‘The pressure got to him, and it was clear he was finding it difficult. Everyone agreed filming should be stopped before things got too heated,’ one insider told the Daily Mail.‘Everyone was aware of the pressure getting to James throughout the series; it was difficult to watch him struggling.’Acaster received all of the votes, and before his exit told his fellow celebrities: ‘I am, reluctantly, a Traitor,’ adding that a ‘weight has been lifted off his shoulders’.Ultimately, as viewers now know, it was the beginning of the end for the Traitors.