Alan Carr Expresses Regret Over Celebrity Traitors Drama
Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, addressed the controversy surrounding his betrayal of friend and co-star Paloma Faith, which became a major talking point during the BBC series.
Apology and Emotional Impact
Alan described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it caused him pain. On the spin-off show Uncloaked, he apologized directly to Paloma, saying he was "so sorry." Paloma shared her sadness about the situation, growing emotional as she acknowledged why Alan deserved to win.
Paloma's Shock and Frustration
Paloma Faith faced a shock early in the series when she was "murdered" by the Traitors right in front of the group. Discovering that Alan was the one behind her elimination left her furious. After each subsequent elimination, the question repeatedly arose from eliminated stars and viewers alike about how Alan could betray such a close friend.
Alan on Winning and Guilt
After the show's final, Alan took the opportunity to discuss his feelings live on air. Although he had just been named winner, securing the prize for his chosen charity and beating David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, he struggled with guilt over having lied to his friends.
"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."
Alan broke down after hearing he had won, showing the emotional cost of his actions despite the victory.
Summary
Alan Carr openly regrets betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, expressing deep remorse and emotional conflict despite his win, highlighting the personal cost of reality TV drama.