Alan Carr Expresses Regret Over Drama with Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr, winner of Celebrity Traitors, spoke openly about the difficult moment involving his friend and co-star Paloma Faith, which became one of the BBC series' most discussed events.
Alan's Apology and Emotional Reaction
Alan described betraying Paloma Faith on the show as "awful" and admitted it "hurt" him deeply. During a live appearance on the spin-off series Uncloaked, he expressed heartfelt remorse, saying he was "so sorry" to the singer.
Paloma Faith's Response
Paloma shared her sadness and became emotional as she explained why Alan was a deserving winner despite the betrayal.
Earlier in the series, Paloma was shocked when she was eliminated ("murdered in plain sight") by the Traitors. She was furious when she discovered Alan, a close friend, was behind it.
Audience and Contestants’ Reactions
Each time a star was eliminated after the reveal, their first reaction to learning Alan was a Traitor was questioning how he could have betrayed Paloma. This became a recurring theme among the contestants and viewers alike.
Alan on Winning and Guilt
After being announced the winner—securing prize money for his charity and beating rivals David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed—Alan broke down, overwhelmed by guilt about his deception.
"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."
Summary
Alan Carr openly confronted the emotional challenges of betraying his friend Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, expressing genuine sorrow while Paloma acknowledged his worthiness as the winner despite the hurt caused.
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