Alan Carr 'Hurt' by Paloma Faith Drama on Celebrity Traitors
The winner of The Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr, faced questions about his conflict with Paloma Faith, a fellow contestant. Carr described betraying his friend as "awful" and admitted it “hurt”. During the BBC series' spin-off, Uncloaked, he apologized publicly, saying he was “so sorry”.
Paloma Faith shared her own feelings of sadness, but became emotional as she explained why Alan was a deserving winner. Earlier in the series, Faith was figuratively killed in plain sight by the Traitors, a shocking moment that left her furious when she learned her close friend Alan Carr was behind it.
Each time a contestant was eliminated after this revelation, the question repeated: how could Alan have betrayed Paloma, someone he loved? This became a recurring theme for both the show and its viewers at home.
Alan Carr Addresses the Moment
After the final, Alan Carr had the opportunity to explain his feelings on-air. He had just been announced the winner, earning money for his charity and surpassing his co-stars, David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed. Overcome with emotion, he broke down upon learning he had won, feeling guilty for his deception.
“It was awful. So awful, and weird because I love Paloma. I'm a fan of her music, I've admired her for ages, and we're friends. It really hurt.”
Author's Summary
Alan Carr expressed deep regret about betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, emphasizing their friendship and his pain over the deception, which affected both the show and viewers.