The Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr addressed the emotional tension surrounding his betrayal of friend and co-star Paloma Faith during the BBC series.
Alan described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it "hurt" him deeply. Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, he expressed regret, 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 shared her own sadness and became emotional while acknowledging why Alan deserved to win the competition. Earlier in the series, Paloma was shocked when she was eliminated—murdered in plain sight by the Traitors, with Alan revealed as the one responsible. This betrayal caused significant anger and was a recurring topic both among the contestants and viewers.
Each eliminated star questioned how Alan could betray his close friend, making it a hallmark controversy of the show. After Alan won, securing prize money for charity and beating competitors including David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, he broke down, feeling guilty for his deception.
Upon winning, Alan confronted his feelings of guilt and betrayal live on air, explaining how difficult the experience was despite his victory.
Alan Carr sincerely apologized for betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, revealing the emotional toll it took on him and highlighting the complex friendship behind the reality show drama.
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