Alan Carr 'Hurt' by Paloma Faith Drama on Celebrity Traitors
The Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr opened up about the emotional drama involving his friend and co-star Paloma Faith, which became a major talking point on the BBC series.
Alan Carr's Regret
Alan admitted that betraying Paloma Faith on the show was "awful" and confessed it "really hurt." Speaking live on the spin-off series Uncloaked, he expressed his remorse directly to Paloma, telling her he was "so sorry."
Paloma Faith's Reaction
Paloma, who had been shocked earlier in the series when she was targeted by the Traitors, revealed her sadness and anger upon discovering that Alan, a close friend, was behind it.
"Each time a star was eliminated, their first question was how Alan could have killed his beloved pal Paloma."
This emotional conflict became a recurring theme for both the show's stars and viewers at home.
Alan Carr Addresses the Betrayal
After winning the show and the prize money for his charity, Alan spoke candidly about his mixed feelings of guilt and triumph. He shared how difficult it was to reconcile winning while having to lie to his friends.
"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."
Outcome
- Alan Carr won Celebrity Traitors, beating co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed.
- The emotional tension between Alan and Paloma was a major focus of the series.
Author’s summary: Alan Carr reflects on the emotional challenge of winning Celebrity Traitors while betraying close friend Paloma Faith, expressing deep regret and sorrow.