Alan Carr, the comedian who masterfully navigated the treacherous game of *Celebrity Traitors*, revealed a surprising source of remorse: the untimely demise of Tom Daley’s knitting. While his betrayal of close friend Paloma Faith sent shockwaves through the nation, it was the sight of abandoned yarn that truly struck a chord.
On *The One Show*, Carr confessed that “the saddest thing was when I murdered Tom Daley.” It wasn’t the act of deception itself, but the poignant image of Daley’s unfinished project that resonated with him. A bag of wool, left behind, became a symbol of a life interrupted, a stitch frozen in time.
He described the scene vividly: Daley, diligently knitting one moment, then abruptly silenced, leaving only the remnants of his craft. “He had been murdered mid stitch,” Carr recalled, admitting he “felt awful” witnessing the scene. The weight of his actions, as a Traitor alongside Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns, suddenly felt heavier.
This confession is particularly striking considering the uproar caused by Carr’s earlier elimination of Paloma Faith. He’d ended her game with a chilling touch, a symbolic poisoning that left Faith visibly devastated. Yet, the unfinished knitting held a different kind of sadness for the winning Traitor.
Carr previously explained his decision to target Faith, acknowledging the internal conflict it caused. He described feeling “sick inside” and highlighted the awkwardness of the method – touching a face when such actions would normally warrant a trip to HR. Despite the strategic necessity, the betrayal deeply affected him, given their friendship and mutual respect.
Remarkably, Paloma Faith herself has extended forgiveness. During the final episode of *Uncloaked*, she expressed delight at Carr’s victory, acknowledging the affection the cast held for him. She suggested that his win was a testament to his likability, even among those who might have questioned voting for the ultimate betrayer.
Faith eloquently stated, “I think observing tonight… I feel that the reason Alan won… was because we all love him so much.” Her gracious acceptance underscores the complex dynamics of the game and the enduring bonds formed despite the deception.
As fans eagerly await the return of *Celebrity Traitors* in 2026, the story of Carr’s unexpected remorse – over a simple ball of wool – serves as a compelling reminder that even in a game of calculated betrayal, moments of genuine emotion can still surface.
