Alan Carr, winner of the BBC series Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional turmoil caused by his betrayal of friend and co-star Paloma Faith on the show. The incident became a major talking point throughout the series.
Alan admitted that betraying Paloma was “awful” and said it deeply hurt him. During a live appearance on the show's spin-off Uncloaked, he expressed sincere remorse:
“I’m so sorry.”
He also revealed his internal conflict after being announced the winner, feeling guilty for having to lie throughout the game.
Paloma shared her sadness over the betrayal, confessing how shocked and angry she was to learn Alan was behind her elimination. Earlier in the series, Paloma was “murdered in plain sight” by the Traitors, which left her devastated.
Despite her feelings, Paloma praised Alan as a deserving winner and became emotional while discussing the situation.
Alan said, “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.”
Author’s summary: Alan Carr expressed deep regret over betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, acknowledging the emotional strain it caused both of them and fans alike.