Ruth Jones appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show to address rumors about her potential participation in Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Traitors. ' She said, 'I've been and watched Strictly, and it is amazing what people do. But it is absolutely not for me.
' Regarding Celebrity Traitors, Ruth Jones confirmed she turned down the chance to join the show. She explained, 'There was a big rumour about me doing it as well. The thing is I had sort of been asked about doing it and I love the show and I think it's amazing, but then I thought I'll have to put on a wet suit and I'll have to go in one of them lochs, I'll get bitten by the midges.
I've been and watched Strictly, and it is amazing what people do. But it is absolutely not for me. They would have to pay me an absolutely ridiculous amount of money - there isn't a figure.
' Meanwhile, Ruth Jones discussed her current project, playing Mrs. Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister. She described her version as 'a little harsher' than previous portrayals.
She also recalled winning a BAFTA for her role as Nessa Jenkins in Gavin and Stacey, noting she went barefoot to accept the award. In other Celebrity Traitors news, reports indicate Stephen Graham is being linked to the show, with BBC bosses reportedly trying to secure his involvement. Additionally, Joe Marler suggested Danny Dyer, Alison Hammond, and Roy Keane as potential contestants.
There was a big rumour about me doing it as well. The thing is I had sort of been asked about doing it and I love the show and I think it's amazing, but then I thought I'll have to put on a wet suit and I'll have to go in one of them lochs, I'll get bitten by the midges. I'd rather sit in my pyjamas and watch everyone else.
The BBC has secured a new deal for The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors, keeping the franchise on air until 2030, and filming for Celebrity Traitors is set to begin in the next few months.