# BBC denies James Acaster's 'macho banter' complaint

> BBC says James Acaster's claim about competitors' teasing is 'categorically untrue'.
- Title: BBC denies James Acaster's 'macho banter' complaint · Variety
- Summary: BBC says James Acaster's claim about competitors' teasing is 'categorically untrue'. BBC denies James Acaster complained about fellow 'Celebrity Traitors'…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/bbc-celebrity-traitors-james-acaster-complaint-1236916280
- Author: K.J. Yossman
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:21:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bbc, celebrity traitors, james acaster, rob beckett, romesh ranganathan, mail on sunday, entertainment, culture
## BBC denies complaint
The BBC has denied that 'Celebrity Traitors' contestant James Acaster made a complaint about fellow competitors' teasing and 'macho banter'.
## Mail on Sunday report
A Mail on Sunday report claimed Acaster complained to producers he was being teased by competitors Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan and was uncomfortable with their 'macho banter'.
## BBC response
The BBC says the claims are 'categorically untrue' and have denied James Acaster's complaint about competitors' teasing.

> categorically untrue
## Key takeaway

BBC denies James Acaster complained about fellow 'Celebrity Traitors' competitors' 'macho banter' as 'categorically untrue'.