Alan Carr Expresses Regret Over Paloma Faith Drama on Celebrity Traitors
Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr addressed the controversy surrounding his betrayal of friend and fellow contestant Paloma Faith, a key moment that drew significant attention during the BBC series.
Alan Carr's Apology and Emotional Response
Alan described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it "hurt" deeply. Speaking live on the show's spin-off series Uncloaked, he expressed sincere remorse:
“It was awful. So awful, and weird because I love Paloma. I'm a fan of her music, I've been a fan of her for ages and we're friends, it absolutely, really hurt.”
Paloma Faith's Reaction
Paloma shared her sadness and became emotional as she explained why Alan was still deserving of the win despite the betrayal. Throughout the series, Paloma had been shocked to learn she was targeted by the Traitors — and discovering that Alan was behind her elimination left her furious.
Each time a contestant was eliminated after Paloma, they questioned Alan’s decision to betray a close friend. This tension became a recurring theme among the cast and viewers.
Alan Carr's Victory and Guilt
After being revealed as the winner and securing the prize money for his charity, Alan admitted he felt guilty about lying to his friends on the show. His emotional breakdown upon winning underscored the complexity of competing while maintaining personal relationships.
Competition Highlights
- Alan won against co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed.
- The betrayal storyline was a major point of discussion throughout the series.
- Alan used the opportunity on-air to publicly apologize and explain his feelings.
Alan Carr’s candid admission highlights the emotional challenges of reality competition, balancing friendship and gameplay under intense scrutiny.