Charlotte Church spotted wearing Hope Macaulay chunky knit on Celebrity Traitors — and the designer’s mum is ‘bursting’ with pride
‘I just knew it was a Hope Macaulay’...The Coleraine designer’s bold knit stole the spotlight on BBC’s hit show, with fans praising its instantly recognisable style
A bold and beautiful jacket created by a Coleraine fashion label has captured national attention after making a high-profile appearance on the BBC’s hit show Celebrity Traitors.
The striking lime green chunky knit, designed by Hope Macaulay, was worn by singer-songwriter and actress Charlotte Church during episode three of the reality competition. The moment not only brought a pop of colour to the show’s typically tense and moody atmosphere, but it also shone a spotlight on the growing success of the Northern Irish designer.
Celebrity Traitors, a psychological reality game show, features a cast of celebrities working to uncover saboteurs among them while navigating a web of trust, lies, and strategy. Despite the intense gameplay, it was Charlotte’s fashion choice that stole viewers' attention with the eye-catching cardigan quickly becoming a talking point.
Excitement over the cardigan’s TV debut quickly spread to social media, where Hope’s proud mum, Lesley Macaulay, shared her joy ahead of the episode airing.
“Charlotte Church wearing a Hope Macaulay on BBC Celebrity Traitors tonight,” Lesley wrote. “Two words: bursting: excitement.”
She added: “How excited are we all tonight in the @hope.macaulay team by seeing @therealcharlottechurch wearing a Hope Macaulay Colossal Chunky knit jacket on @ukthetraitors.”
Fans were quick to react with many praising its instantly recognisable style and celebrating the brand’s moment in the spotlight.
Speaking to the News Letter Hope added: “I’m so excited and happy to see my knitwear design on The Traitors worn by Charlotte Church! It’s such a special moment for me and the team.”
The brand is known for its oversized knits and using ethically sourced materials with each piece handmade by a team of knitters in Northern Ireland.
It’s not the first time Hope Macaulay has been noticed by celebrities — the brand has previously been worn by the likes of Halsey, Gigi Hadid, and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams.