Alan Carr Expresses Regret Over Paloma Faith Drama on Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr, the winner of The Celebrity Traitors, was deeply affected by the drama involving his friend and co-star Paloma Faith, which became a major talking point on the BBC series.
Alan Carr Reflects on Betrayal
Alan admitted that betraying Paloma was “awful” and confessed to feeling hurt by it. Speaking live on the show’s spin-off, Uncloaked, he apologized directly to Paloma:
“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 Responds Emotionally
Paloma shared her sadness over the betrayal, becoming emotional as she acknowledged why Alan deserved to win despite the circumstances.
Earlier in the series, Paloma had experienced a shock when she was "murdered" in plain sight by the Traitors, learning that her close friend Alan was behind the move. This revelation left her furious.
Impact on Other Contestants and Audience
After each star was eliminated, they repeatedly questioned how Alan could betray Paloma. This became a recurring theme both among the contestants and viewers watching at home.
Alan’s Reaction to Winning
When Alan was announced the winner, he broke down, feeling guilty for having to lie throughout the game. He won the prize money for his charity, surpassing co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, as well as Paloma.
Alan took the opportunity after the final to explain the emotional difficulty of the situation and to express his remorse.
Summary
Alan Carr openly expressed his sorrow for betraying Paloma Faith on The Celebrity Traitors, revealing the emotional struggle behind his win and the impact it had on their friendship.