Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional drama involving his co-star and friend Paloma Faith, which became a significant topic during the BBC series.
Alan described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it "hurt" him deeply. On the spin-off show Uncloaked, he apologized directly to her, saying he was "so sorry."
“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 expressed sadness over the situation and became emotional, acknowledging why Alan deserved to win despite the betrayal. She had been shocked earlier when she was eliminated by the Traitors, with Alan revealed to be behind it, which left her furious.
The recurring theme of Alan’s betrayal sparked strong reactions among the stars and viewers. Each time a contestant was eliminated after Paloma, their first question was about how Alan could betray her.
After being revealed as the winner, Alan felt guilty for deceiving his friends even as he celebrated his prize, which he planned to donate to charity. Winning against co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed was bittersweet due to the personal cost.
Summary: Alan Carr openly expressed deep regret for betraying his friend Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, highlighting the emotional challenge behind winning the series.