Alan Carr 'hurt' by Paloma Faith drama on Celebrity Traitors and says 'so sorry'
The winner of The Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr, faced questions about his emotional conflict with close friend and co-star Paloma Faith, which became one of the biggest talking points of the BBC show.
Alan Carr’s apology and reflection
"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."
Speaking on the spin-off show Uncloaked, Alan admitted that betraying Paloma deeply affected him. He apologized to her live on air, saying he was truly sorry for the hurt caused during the game.
Paloma Faith’s reaction
Paloma expressed sadness over Alan’s betrayal and grew emotional as she explained why, despite everything, he deserved to win. Earlier in the series, she had been dramatically “murdered” by the Traitors, later discovering that it was Alan who orchestrated her downfall—something that initially left her stunned and upset.
The aftermath and audience response
After Paloma’s elimination, many co-stars questioned how Alan could target a close friend. The tension between friendship and strategy became a recurring theme throughout the show, resonating strongly with both participants and viewers.
A conflicted victory
When Alan was finally revealed as the show’s winner, earning the prize money for his chosen charity and defeating other finalists David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, he appeared overcome with emotion. His victory was marked by joy mixed with guilt for the deception that led him there.
Author’s summary: Alan Carr opened up about the emotional cost of betraying Paloma Faith on The Celebrity Traitors, balancing remorse with the satisfaction of his win.