Myha’la’s exit followed a tense moment at the round table. She winked at Richard E. Grant before voting for him, raising suspicions among the other contestants. The incident soon turned attention towards her, and she ultimately left the show.
After the episode aired, a fan suggested on Instagram that the contestants had voted Myha’la out because she was Black. The actress acknowledged the concern but explained that other factors may have contributed to her elimination.
“I do agree that unconscious racial and cultural bias exists in this game,” Myha’la wrote in response to the discussion. Her comments highlighted how people may interpret the same behaviour differently depending on their backgrounds and experiences.
The actress explained that people unfamiliar with her background might misunderstand her honesty or reactions. She added that she had considered the possibility of bias before joining the programme. Her concerns had developed partly from watching previous episodes and observing how contestants interacted with one another.
However, Myha’la stopped short of accusing her fellow contestants of racial discrimination. She clarified that she did not believe they had treated her unfairly because of her race. Her remarks instead focused on the unconscious assumptions that can influence how people judge others, particularly in a competitive environment.
Myha’la also expressed hope that programmes such as The Celebrity Traitors would encourage wider conversations about racial and cultural bias. The show places contestants under pressure as they try to identify traitors and protect their own positions. Her experience has drawn attention to how personal perceptions, group dynamics and unconscious bias can shape interactions in reality television.
