Alan Carr hurt by Paloma Faith drama on Celebrity Traitors
Comedian and television host Alan Carr, the winner of The Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional toll of betraying his friend and co-star Paloma Faith during the show. Their dramatic on-screen fallout became one of the most talked-about moments of the BBC series.
Alan’s apology and reflection
“It was awful. So awful, and weird because I love Paloma,” Alan said. “I'm a fan of her music, I've been a fan of her for ages and we're friends, it absolutely, really hurt.”
Appearing live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, Alan publicly apologized to Paloma, admitting that what happened during the game had been difficult to live with. He said he felt guilty for deceiving someone he truly valued as a friend.
Paloma Faith’s reaction
Paloma expressed her sadness over the betrayal but acknowledged Alan’s deserving victory. Known for her sincerity, she admitted getting emotional as she spoke about how conflicted she felt watching her friend’s success after being eliminated by him on-screen.
Series impact and finale
During the competition, Paloma’s dramatic exit — when she was “murdered” by the Traitors in plain sight — shocked both viewers and contestants. Learning that Alan, one of her closest friends, was behind the move left her angry and hurt. The question of how Alan could betray Paloma became a recurring theme among participants and fans of the show.
In the finale, Alan defeated his co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, winning the prize money for charity. His victory, however, came with tears and visible guilt as he reflected on the emotional cost of his triumph.
Author's summary
Alan Carr’s heartfelt apology to Paloma Faith after his strategic betrayal on The Celebrity Traitors showed the emotional depth behind his victory and sparked widespread online discussion.