Alan Carr 'Hurt' by Paloma Faith Drama on Celebrity Traitors
The Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr opened up about the drama involving his friend and co-star Paloma Faith on the BBC series. He described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it "hurt" him deeply.
Alan Carr’s Apology and Emotional Struggle
Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, Alan expressed his regret directly to Paloma, saying he was "so sorry." The betrayal weighed heavily on him, especially as he had just been announced the winner, securing the prize money for his chosen charity.
Paloma Faith’s Reaction to the Betrayal
Paloma, who had been eliminated earlier in the series after the Traitors targeted her, shared her sadness and anger over Alan’s role in her elimination. Despite her feelings, she grew emotional as she acknowledged why Alan was a deserving winner.
"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."
Impact on the Show and Viewers
- Each star eliminated after Paloma’s departure questioned Alan’s betrayal.
- The conflict became a key theme both for the show’s participants and its audience.
- Alan's emotional breakdown upon winning revealed his internal conflict over the lie.
Final Reflections
Alan’s candid remarks on-air allowed him to explain the difficulty of betraying a close friend and helped give closure to the intense emotions stirred by the show’s dramatic events.
Summary: Alan Carr expressed deep regret over betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, sharing emotional apologies and revealing the personal toll of the show's dramatic betrayal.