Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr 'poached for new BBC game show'

Alan Carr Joins New BBC Game Show

Alan Carr, known for his role on Celebrity Traitors and his ITV sitcom Changing Ends, has been recruited by the BBC for a new format. The 49-year-old comedian has gained significant attention following his appearance as a Traitor on the popular BBC One gameshow.

New Prime-Time Quiz Series

According to The Sun, Alan was recently flown abroad to film a pilot for a prime-time quiz show featuring celebrity guests. This move follows rumors about a new TV deal for Carr, eight years after the end of his Channel 4 talk show, Chatty Man.

Competition and Industry Buzz

The new deal is expected to put Alan in direct competition with his Celebrity Traitors co-star Jonathan Ross, who recently renewed his contract to continue hosting The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV.

"Unquestionably, Alan is the hottest man on TV right now. Everyone wants a piece of him. But the BBC have acted quickly and last week he was jetted out to a swanky European city for a day of filming a pilot."

Summary

Alan Carr is rapidly becoming a leading TV figure, with the BBC securing him for a new celebrity quiz show, highlighting his rising popularity and competitive status in British television.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-06