Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional impact of betraying his friend and co-star Paloma Faith on the BBC series. He described the experience as “awful” and admitted it “hurt” deeply.
Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, Alan told Paloma he was “so sorry” for his actions. Paloma shared her sadness about the moment but became emotional as she acknowledged why Alan deserved to win.
Earlier in the series, Paloma was shocked when she was voted out by the Traitors, with Alan revealed as the one who betrayed her. This caused tension both on the show and among viewers, as eliminated stars repeatedly questioned Alan about how he could betray a close friend.
After being declared the winner and securing the prize money for his chosen charity, Alan broke down over the guilt he felt for lying and betraying Paloma. Addressing the moment on air, he said:
"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."
Despite the emotional challenges, Alan was ultimately celebrated as the worthy winner of the series.
Author's summary: Alan Carr reveals the emotional pain of betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, apologizing sincerely while explaining his struggle to reconcile friendship and competition.