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‘I think I was relatively astute in The Traitors!’ Nick Mohammed on magic, TV mayhem and why he turned on Joe Marler
He stole our hearts in The Celebrity Traitors – then it all went wrong. The actor and comedian opens up
TL;DR
- Nick Mohammed is currently filming a new HBO series called 'War' and is reunited with Celia Imrie from 'The Traitors'.
- Mohammed reflects on his role in 'The Traitors', stating that his suspicions about Joe Marler contributed to their loss, though he defends his gameplay.
- He acknowledges the potential awkwardness of reuniting with Joe Marler on 'Gogglebox Stand Up to Cancer' but notes Marler took the game in stride.
- Mohammed explains his previous reluctance to appear on TV as himself, preferring to hide behind characters, but his love for 'Traitors' made him say yes.
- He mentions his long-standing career, which began with close-up magic and evolved into acting, with the Mr Swallow persona being a significant part of his profile.
- His role as Nate Shelley in 'Ted Lasso' marked a turning point, allowing him to explore darker character turns, and he also played the mayor of London in 'Slow Horses'.
- Mohammed is preparing for his tenth Mr Swallow show, 'Show Pony', in April 2026 and enjoys engaging with new audiences who may not be familiar with his previous work.