Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, was deeply affected by the drama involving his friend and co-star Paloma Faith. The betrayal on the show became a major topic of discussion among fans and participants alike.
Speaking live on the spin-off series Uncloaked, Alan admitted that betraying Paloma was "awful" and said he was "so sorry." The situation clearly "hurt" him, and he expressed his sincere regret for the impact of his actions on their friendship.
Paloma, who was "murdered" early in the series by the Traitors, was initially devastated to discover Alan was behind it. Despite her anger, she became emotional and acknowledged why Alan deserved to win.
"I'm a fan of her music, I've been a fan of her for ages and we're friends, it absolutely, really hurt."
After Alan was revealed as a Traitor, other eliminated stars frequently questioned how he could betray Paloma, making it a recurring theme on the show and for viewers at home. When Alan was announced the winner, earning prize money for charity, he broke down, overwhelmed by guilt for lying.
Alan triumphed over notable co-stars including David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, but the emotional toll of the betrayal remained evident.
Author's summary: Alan Carr openly regrets betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, expressing heartfelt apologies and revealing the emotional weight of the experience.