The winner of Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr, opened up about the difficult moment when he betrayed his friend and co-star Paloma Faith on the BBC series. The betrayal was a major topic of conversation around the show.
Alan admitted that betraying Paloma was “awful” and “really hurt” him. On the live spin-off series Uncloaked, he apologized directly to Paloma, 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, who was eliminated early after being “murdered” in the show by the Traitors, expressed her sadness but also explained why Alan deserved to win despite the betrayal. The fact that Alan was behind her elimination angered her deeply.
After each star was ousted, a recurring question was how Alan could betray someone he cared about so strongly. This theme resonated among the cast and viewers alike.
When Alan was announced as the winner, earning money for his charity and beating players including David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, he broke down. The victory was bittersweet, as he struggled with the guilt of deception.
Alan Carr’s heartfelt apology and visible remorse revealed the personal cost behind the show's strategic gameplay.
Author’s summary: Alan Carr openly regrets betraying friend Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, expressing deep sorrow while acknowledging the emotional toll of winning through deception.