Alan Carr Expresses Regret Over Drama with Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional strain caused by his betrayal of friend and co-star Paloma Faith during the BBC series. He described the experience as "awful" and admitted it "really hurt."
Emotional Impact on Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith was devastated upon being eliminated early in the show after being "murdered in plain sight" by the Traitors, with Alan revealed as the one responsible. This betrayal left her furious and deeply affected throughout the series.
Viewer and Cast Reactions
Following Paloma's elimination, each subsequent eliminated celebrity questioned how Alan could betray his close friend, a recurring theme for both the contestants and the audience.
Alan's Apology and Reflection
After winning the series and the prize money for his charity, Alan addressed the situation live on the spin-off show Uncloaked. Overcome with emotion and guilt for lying, he said:
"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."
He also expressed his sincere apology to Paloma during the conversation.
Paloma's Response
Though saddened by the betrayal, Paloma acknowledged Alan’s worthiness as the winner before becoming emotional while discussing the matter.
Outcome of the Show
- Alan Carr won Celebrity Traitors, beating co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed.
- He earned prize money intended for charity.
- The series highlighted complex emotions involved in friend betrayals within the game.
Alan Carr’s heartfelt apology reveals the personal toll of strategic betrayal on Celebrity Traitors, showing the clash between competition and friendship.