Alan Carr 'hurt' by Paloma Faith drama on Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr, the winner of Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the emotional drama with his friend and co-star Paloma Faith, which became a major talking point on the BBC series. He described betraying Paloma as "awful" and admitted it deeply "hurt" him. Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, he apologized directly to the singer, saying he was "so sorry."
Paloma Faith’s reaction and the show's tension
Paloma expressed her sadness but soon became emotional as she explained why she believed Alan was a deserving winner. Earlier in the series, Paloma experienced a shocking moment when she was eliminated by the Traitors, and discovering that Alan was behind it left her furious. This betrayal sparked a recurring question among eliminated stars about how Alan could betray his close friend.
The impact on contestants and viewers
- Each eliminated contestant asked how Alan could betray Paloma, making it a recurring theme on the show.
- Viewers also engaged deeply with this dramatic storyline involving friendship and deception.
Alan Carr’s emotional response after winning
When Alan was announced the winner, receiving prize money for his charity and outlasting co-stars David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, he became visibly emotional, torn by guilt over his deception.
"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."
Summary
Alan Carr reflects on the profound emotional toll of betraying a close friend on Celebrity Traitors, highlighting the complex mix of friendship, guilt, and competition.
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