Alan Carr Reflects on His Unexpected Victory in The Celebrity Traitors
Comedian Alan Carr, recently crowned the winner of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, admitted he never believed he would reach the final. Despite his triumph, Carr revealed that his own agent doubted his chances from the start.
“My agent had actually booked in things for the second week saying, ‘With your poker face you’ll be out.’”
Carr explained during an interview on the visual podcast Uncloaked that even now, his win feels surreal.
“It still hasn’t sunk in, it’s insane.”
During the dramatic finale, Carr confessed to his fellow contestants, comedian Nick Mohammed and historian David Olusoga, that he had been a traitor throughout the series. He later told host Claudia Winkleman that the entire prize fund of £87,500 would go to a children’s cancer charity supporting those living with neuroblastoma.
A Confession and a Cause
Overcome with emotion after the final, the comedian said his decision to donate the winnings stemmed from a desire to help children facing serious illnesses. His honesty and unexpected victory made the conclusion of the spin-off series both heartfelt and memorable.
Alan Carr’s Humble Admission
Reflecting on his self-doubt, Carr humorously highlighted his struggle to hide emotions.
“I go through customs I start sweating, when I go to a newsagents and it says no shoplifting. I've got the worst poker face going, it's a tug of war with my face.”
Despite his claim that he lacked the calm demeanor associated with deception, Carr’s charm and wit carried him to the end, earning admiration from viewers and fellow players alike.
Author’s Summary: Alan Carr’s surprising win in The Celebrity Traitors revealed both his self-deprecating humor and generosity as he donated his prize to a children’s cancer charity.