James Acaster at the Round Tables on The Celebrity Traitors
James Acaster was given a welfare check during the eighth episode of The Celebrity Traitors - PA/Euan Cherry

Warning: contains spoilers for episode nine

The BBC has said the welfare of contestants on The Celebrity Traitors is its "highest priority" after reports that filming had to be paused when James Acaster became upset during the latest episode.

The 41-year-old comedian was banished during Thursday's semi-final after admitting he was a Traitor to his fellow players.

According to The Sun, Acaster became upset during the discussion, forcing producers to pause filming and intervene.