Jonathan Ross's Sartorial Strangeness on Celebrity Traitors is a Masterclass in Deception
On the reality TV show Celebrity Traitors, the suspenseful moment when the ornate door to the breakfast room swings open to reveal which Faithful has survived another night of murder is always the most thrilling. This season, however, viewers were also on the edge of their seats wondering what Jonathan Ross would wear each day. Unlike host Claudia Winkleman, whose kilts and dramatic coats have been the focal point in previous seasons, Ross's wardrobe choices have taken everyone by surprise.
Throughout his career as a broadcaster, Ross has always been known for his eccentric personal style, ranging from jazzy oversized suits to Jean Paul Gaultier tailored skirts. So, when he decided to ramp up his outlandish style on Celebrity Traitors, it was only natural that viewers would be eager to see what he had in store.
Dr Dion Terrelonge, a fashion psychologist, attributes Ross's bold wardrobe choices to the show's theme of perception and deception. "In a game where you're trying not to stand out," he says, "Ross chose to stand out with his clothes." By dressing in an attention-grabbing way, Ross not only fooled the other contestants but also created a certain "big dog" theory among them - that either he or Stephen Fry was leading the Traitors pack.
While Ross's looks were undoubtedly eye-catching, they often seemed to be part of a deliberate plan. Stylist Peter Bevan points out that checked tailoring is often associated with Bond villains and compares Ross's black furry stole to Cruella de Vil. "He hammed up the bad-guy persona intentionally," Bevan says.
Despite his attempts at deception, Ross remained defiant even when he knew it was all over for him. At what would be his last round table, he chose to wear a bright Kermit green blazer that would have been hard to miss.
In hindsight, Ross's sartorial strangeness on Celebrity Traitors is a masterclass in deception and attention-grabbing style choices. With each outfit, he expertly juggled between innocent guise and faithless persona, leaving viewers both fascinated and bewildered by his wardrobe choices.
On the reality TV show Celebrity Traitors, the suspenseful moment when the ornate door to the breakfast room swings open to reveal which Faithful has survived another night of murder is always the most thrilling. This season, however, viewers were also on the edge of their seats wondering what Jonathan Ross would wear each day. Unlike host Claudia Winkleman, whose kilts and dramatic coats have been the focal point in previous seasons, Ross's wardrobe choices have taken everyone by surprise.
Throughout his career as a broadcaster, Ross has always been known for his eccentric personal style, ranging from jazzy oversized suits to Jean Paul Gaultier tailored skirts. So, when he decided to ramp up his outlandish style on Celebrity Traitors, it was only natural that viewers would be eager to see what he had in store.
Dr Dion Terrelonge, a fashion psychologist, attributes Ross's bold wardrobe choices to the show's theme of perception and deception. "In a game where you're trying not to stand out," he says, "Ross chose to stand out with his clothes." By dressing in an attention-grabbing way, Ross not only fooled the other contestants but also created a certain "big dog" theory among them - that either he or Stephen Fry was leading the Traitors pack.
While Ross's looks were undoubtedly eye-catching, they often seemed to be part of a deliberate plan. Stylist Peter Bevan points out that checked tailoring is often associated with Bond villains and compares Ross's black furry stole to Cruella de Vil. "He hammed up the bad-guy persona intentionally," Bevan says.
Despite his attempts at deception, Ross remained defiant even when he knew it was all over for him. At what would be his last round table, he chose to wear a bright Kermit green blazer that would have been hard to miss.
In hindsight, Ross's sartorial strangeness on Celebrity Traitors is a masterclass in deception and attention-grabbing style choices. With each outfit, he expertly juggled between innocent guise and faithless persona, leaving viewers both fascinated and bewildered by his wardrobe choices.
. Jonathan Ross's whole thing is just so extra and I'm loving it 
. Like, who else is gonna rock a furry stole in a game of trust or betrayal? The suspense was always about which traitor would get eliminated, not what Jonny's going to wear next 
. And can we talk about how on point the stylist must've been for pulling off those outfits? 
I'm not buying into Jonathan Ross's sartorial strangeness being a masterclass in deception 
...at least not entirely! While it's true that he might have been trying to create a certain impression with his outlandish outfits, let's be real, some of those looks were just plain ridiculous 
also can we talk about how he knew exactly when to amp up the drama with his outfits? like that final round table scene was EVERYTHING 
. He totally nailed the whole "trying not to stand out" thing, but also somehow made a bold statement with each look 
". Anyway, Ross's style on the show was a masterclass in attention-grabbing, and I'm still low-key obsessed with it 
. What did you guys think of his outfits?
i mean who else can pull off a bright kermit green blazer at the end of their journey?? i was like "is he trying to be the villain or is it just his personality?" and then i realized it's probably both lol. fashion psychologist dr dion terrelonge makes so much sense, btw - it totally fits into the theme of perception and deception on the show. what do you guys think? would you have guessed that jonathan was trying to be the villain or were you like me, unsure? 
and then BAM, total villain mode. Like, that bright green blazer? 
Come on, Jonathan, you weren't fooling anyone, but at the same time... 
The way he'd dress up or down depending on who he was trying to convince - it was like a game of cat and mouse, fashion-wise. 
Can't wait to see what he does next... 
I gotta say, Jonathan Ross's outfits on Celebrity Traitors were absolutely iconic this season! 
And don't even get me started on the font sizes - it's like they're trying to make my eyes water 
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. I'm not sure if I'd want to sit across from him in a boardroom, though 
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Can't they just use Bootstrap or something already?! 
! And who can forget that bright green blazer at the end? It was like he knew it was all over for him, so why not go out in style? 
. He totally succeeded at making us watch – I mean, who else would wear that much bling to a breakfast room? 
The way he just owns that stage with his outfits is truly inspiring. I'm seriously considering starting my own YouTube channel just to analyze all the outfits and get a better understanding of what makes Jonathan Ross tick (or should I say, rock?) 
. The way he mixed and matched those patterns and textures was straight fire