Alan Carr hurt by Paloma Faith drama on Celebrity Traitors
The Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr opened up about the difficult moment when he betrayed his friend and co-star Paloma Faith on the BBC reality show. Their fallout became one of the most discussed points of the entire series.
“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,”
Alan made this confession live during the spin-off program Uncloaked, where he also told Paloma he felt “so sorry” for what happened. Paloma admitted she was hurt but expressed understanding of why Alan was considered a deserving winner.
Paloma’s reaction and the series twist
Earlier in the show, Paloma was “murdered” in full view by the Traitors, only to later discover that Alan was behind the move. Shocked and disappointed, she confronted the emotional fallout on-screen. The revelation sparked strong reactions among both contestants and viewers, many questioning how Alan could turn on a close friend.
Alan’s reflection after his win
During the live finale, after securing victory and prize money for his chosen charity by defeating fellow finalists David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, Alan reflected on his conflicting emotions. Despite his triumph, he admitted feeling deep guilt for deceiving Paloma, emphasizing how much the friendship meant to him.
Author’s summary
Alan Carr’s bittersweet win on The Celebrity Traitors highlighted the intense mix of strategy, emotion, and loyalty that defined his friendship with Paloma Faith.