Traitors winner Croft's family bought flat near West End theatres

Sebastian Croft has claimed the crown on Celebrity Traitors, a victory the Daily Mail reported ^[1] he described as possibly the best day of his life. The 24-year-old Heartstopper star, alongside fellow Faithful Romesh Ranganathan, outwitted the remaining Traitors in Friday’s final.

While fans initially underestimated Croft compared to legends like Richard E Grant and Michael Sheen, his win highlights a quiet, strategic career. According to the Daily Mail ^[2], his family’s commitment to his acting ambitions led them to purchase a flat in Covent Garden, placing the West End theatre world directly on their doorstep. His mother, Doulla, joked that it was quicker to go home to use the bathroom during intervals than to queue at the theatre.

Croft’s upbringing was undeniably affluent. His father, John, co-founded Elevate, a legal services innovator generating roughly £100 million annually. The actor attended St Edward’s boarding school in Oxford, where fees reached £62,000 per year, after leaving the Dragon School. His mother also ran as a Green Party candidate in Kensington and Chelsea, securing 346 votes.

Despite the wealth, Croft faced personal challenges. The Daily Mail noted ^[1] he was exposed by a peer who had also been his secret boyfriend, an incident that led to him leaving St Edward’s at age 16. He reflected that it was a lonely time, though he harboured no blame toward the student. He later completed his A-levels at Mander Portman Woodward, costing £35,000 annually.

Professionally, Croft debuted in Sam Mendes’ Oliver! in 2010 and played Gavroche in Les Miserables. He gained global recognition as young Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones and Ben Hope in Netflix’s Heartstopper. His personal life has remained low-key, though it emerged he previously dated co-star Joe Locke. Now single, he is releasing his debut EP, The Great Forever, and launching the podcast The Sunday Scaries With Bash Croft. His £41,500 share of the prize will be donated to Choose Love, supporting LGBT refugees.