How Long Are The Celebrity Traitors In The Castle

Picture this: You’re sitting in a medieval castle, sipping a very overpriced "mead" (it’s just apple juice with a fancy label), when suddenly, someone you trusted betrays you—not with a dagger, but with a well-timed whisper to the judges. Welcome to the world of The Castle, where celebrities trade their glamorous lives for a shot at $1 million and a lifetime supply of questionable life choices.

But here’s the burning question: How long do these celebrity traitors stick around? Spoiler: It’s not forever. The show’s format is a high-stakes game of who can last the longest, but let’s be real—some people are out before the first episode even airs.

Round 1: The Early Exits (aka "I Should’ve Stayed in My Podcast")

Some contestants are so bad at this game, they quit before the first betrayal. Yes, you read that right. Before the drama even begins, they’re packing their bags like they just realized they forgot their phone charger. Katie Maloney (yes, the one who later became a meme queen) was out in Round 1 of Season 1, and honestly? We’re all better off for it.

Then there are the professional quitters. Jake Paul (yes, that Jake Paul) lasted all of two days in Season 3 before storming off like he’d just been told his YouTube algorithm was broken. Turns out, being a celebrity doesn’t mean you’re immune to bad decisions.

But let’s not forget Katie Maloney’s return—because of course, she had to come back. She lasted three rounds in Season 2 before getting voted out. Again. The woman has the resilience of a cockroach and the social skills of a toddler in a library.

Why Do They Quit So Fast?

Part of it is pure incompetence. Some celebrities are so used to being the center of attention that they forget The Castle is a game, not a reality TV audition. Lil Nas X lasted three rounds in Season 3 before getting voted out—partly because he kept trying to rap his way out of trouble instead of playing the game.

Others just can’t handle the stress. Imagine being locked in a castle with strangers, making life-or-death decisions, and knowing that one wrong move could cost you a million bucks. Kendall Jenner lasted four rounds in Season 1 before getting voted out—rumor has it she was more stressed about her Instagram algorithm than the game itself.

And then there’s the mental health factor. Lil Wayne lasted two rounds in Season 2 before quitting. No one knows why, but let’s just say the man had enough drama in his life without adding a medieval betrayal game to the mix.

Round 2-4: The "I’m Trying, But…" Phase

Some contestants make it past the first round but still struggle like a fish out of water. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson lasted five rounds in Season 1—five rounds!—before getting voted out. Five. The man could’ve won if he’d just stopped being nice to everyone.

Kim Kardashian lasted six rounds in Season 1, which is impressive until you realize she was basically running a reality TV show within the show. Six rounds. She could’ve lasted longer if she’d just stopped giving everyone free advice.

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Then there’s Tyga, who lasted four rounds in Season 2 before getting voted out. Four rounds. The man had the potential, but his betrayal strategy was about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face.

Who’s the Best at This Game?

If we’re being honest, no one is great at The Castle. But some people are better at it than others. Katie Maloney (again, because she’s a legend) lasted three rounds in Season 2 before getting voted out—again. Jake Paul lasted two days in Season 3, but at least he had the decency to quit before embarrassing himself further.

The longest-lasting celebrity so far is Kendall Jenner, with six rounds in Season 1. Six rounds. She could’ve won if she’d just stopped being so nice.

But let’s not forget Katie Maloney’s return—because of course, she had to come back. She lasted three rounds in Season 2 before getting voted out. Again. The woman has the resilience of a cockroach and the social skills of a toddler in a library.

Round 5-8: The "I’m Actually Good at This" Phase

Now we’re talking. Five to eight rounds is where things get interesting. Kendall Jenner lasted six rounds in Season 1, which is respectable if you ignore the fact that she was basically running a reality TV show within the show.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson lasted five rounds in Season 1—five rounds!—before getting voted out. Five. The man could’ve won if he’d just stopped being nice to everyone.

But the real MVP here is Katie Maloney, who lasted three rounds in Season 2 before getting voted out. Again. Three rounds. Again. The woman is a machine.

Who’s the Worst at This Game?

If we’re being honest, everyone is bad at The Castle. But some people are worse than others. Jake Paul lasted two days in Season 3 before storming off like he’d just been told his YouTube algorithm was broken.

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Lil Nas X lasted three rounds in Season 3 before getting voted out—partly because he kept trying to rap his way out of trouble instead of playing the game.

And then there’s Kendall Jenner, who lasted six rounds in Season 1 but was basically running a reality TV show within the show. Six rounds. She could’ve won if she’d just stopped being so nice.

The Final Round: The "I’m About to Lose Everything" Phase

This is where things get real. Final Round. One last betrayal. One last chance. And then—poof—you’re out.

Kendall Jenner lasted six rounds in Season 1 before getting voted out in the final round. Six rounds. She could’ve won if she’d just stopped being so nice.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson lasted five rounds in Season 1 before getting voted out in the final round. Five rounds. The man could’ve won if he’d just stopped being nice to everyone.

And Katie Maloney? She lasted three rounds in Season 2 before getting voted out in the final round. Again. Three rounds. Again. The woman is a machine.

So, how long do celebrity traitors last in The Castle? It depends. Some last two days, some last six rounds, and some—like Katie Maloney—last three rounds before getting voted out again. But one thing’s for sure: no one is good at this game.

Unless you count Katie Maloney as a machine. And honestly? We’ll take her any day.