Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, openly addressed the controversy surrounding his betrayal of friend and co-star Paloma Faith during the BBC series. The incident was one of the most talked-about moments on the show.
Alan described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it deeply hurt him. Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, he expressed his sincere apology to her:
"I'm so sorry."
Paloma herself shared her sadness and became emotional as she explained why despite everything, Alan deserved to win.
Earlier in the series, Paloma was shocked when she was murdered on the show by the Traitors. Learning her close friend Alan was responsible left her furious.
After each star's exit, many asked how Alan could have betrayed Paloma, making it a recurring theme among contestants and viewers alike.
Following the finale, Alan reflected on his feelings about the betrayal. Having just been named the winner and securing prize money for his charity, he admitted to struggling with guilt for lying during the game.
"It was awful. So awful, and weird because I love Paloma. I'm a fan of her music, I've been a fan for ages and we're friends, it absolutely, really hurt."
Alan beat fellow contestants and fan favorites David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed to claim the title.
Alan Carr openly regrets betraying Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, expressing deep remorse despite his victory, highlighting the emotional toll of the game.