Alan Carr Opens Up About Paloma Faith Drama on Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, faced tough questions about his on-show betrayal of friend and co-star Paloma Faith, a major topic throughout the BBC series.
Alan's Apology and Emotional Struggle
Alan described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it "hurt" deeply. Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, he expressed his regret directly to Paloma, saying he was "so sorry." The emotional moment highlighted how hard it was for him to lie to a close friend.
"It was awful. So awful, and weird because I love Paloma. I'm a fan of her music, I've been a fan of her for ages and we're friends, it absolutely, really hurt."
Paloma Faith's Reaction
Paloma shared her sadness over the betrayal, becoming emotional as she explained why Alan nonetheless deserved to win. She had been shocked earlier in the series when she was "murdered" by the Traitors in front of the group, and discovering Alan was behind it left her furious.
Audience and Contestant Response
After Paloma's elimination, every star who left the show asked how Alan could betray such a close friend. This question became a recurring theme among the contestants and viewers alike.
Alan’s Victory and Mixed Feelings
Alan broke down upon learning he had won, feeling a mix of pride and guilt. Besides beating co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, he was proud to win the prize money for his chosen charity.
Summary
The complex emotions surrounding friendship and competition made Alan Carr's journey on Celebrity Traitors both painful and compelling.
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