Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional fallout from betraying friend and co-star Paloma Faith in the BBC series. Describing the experience as “awful,” he expressed deep regret for his actions.
Speaking live on the spin-off series Uncloaked, Alan apologized sincerely, saying he was “so sorry.” Paloma Faith, despite her sadness, admitted that Alan deserved the win and praised him even as she became emotional.
Paloma’s shock came earlier in the series when she was eliminated by the Traitors, only to discover that Alan was behind it. This revelation left her “furious.” Following her exit, other eliminated stars repeatedly questioned Alan about betraying her, making it a central theme for the show and its viewers.
After winning and claiming the prize money for charity, Alan was visibly emotional and conflicted. He admitted feeling guilty about lying and betraying Paloma, despite their friendship and his long-time admiration of her music.
"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."
The public confession highlighted the personal toll the game took on Alan, showcasing the complexities behind competition and friendship.
Summary: Alan Carr expressed deep remorse for betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, revealing the emotional weight the experience carried despite his ultimate victory.