Andrew Balding has admitted that he hasn’t had the chance to watch any episodes of the TV show “Celebrity Traitors,” which features his sister Clare as one of the contestants. Despite this, he is gearing up for a showdown 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.

Notably, with a strong lineup of racehorses, Balding mentioned that he has been too occupied to follow his sister’s progress on the BBC primetime show. He expressed his intention to catch up on the show using iPlayer, possibly during the upcoming half-term break when his kids are back. Balding admitted to not fully grasping the show’s rules yet.

Meanwhile, Clare Balding’s journey on “Celebrity Traitors” took a turn when she was voted out of the castle by her fellow contestants. Prior to her departure, she had developed a bond with Ruth Codd, an Irish actress who also faced elimination. Codd, reflecting on her experience, praised Balding and other contestants like Charlotte Church and Celia Imrie for their impact on her time in the show.

Sharing her perspective, Codd revealed that initially, she was uncertain about her allegiance but ultimately embraced her role as a faithful contestant. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be herself within the group dynamics, emphasizing her aversion to deception and the importance of genuine connections.

The show has witnessed dramatic twists, with notable figures like Tom Daley and Paloma Faith meeting unfortunate fates at the hands of the traitors. The eliminations of Niko Omilana and Tameka Empson at separate Round Table discussions added further intrigue to the unfolding drama.