Alan Carr found himself facing unexpected heat after his calculated moves onCelebrity Traitors. The comedian, known for his quick wit, confessed to a wave of backlash following his decisions within the game, revealing a surprising level of emotional fallout from the show’s dramatic betrayals.
The initial shockwave came after he eliminated Paloma Faith, a real-life friend, in a stunning display of strategic gameplay. Carr admitted the act left him feeling deeply unsettled, but the repercussions intensified when he later “murdered” national treasure Tom Daley. He described being inundated with messages, particularly from fans who felt he’d eliminated a beloved figure.
“I murdered Paloma. I felt awful,” Carr recounted, the weight of the decision still evident. “And then the next week, when I murdered Tom Daley, I was getting abuse from the gays! ‘Oh, you’ve killed the only eye candy in the castle, Alan!’” The playful tone couldn’t entirely mask the genuine surprise at the intensity of the reaction.
The image of Daley, mid-stitch on a knitting project, moments before his elimination, particularly haunted Carr. He described finding only a bag of unfinished wool where Daley had been, a poignant symbol of a life interrupted. The scene, he confessed, left him a “bag of nerves” and struggling to maintain composure as a Traitor.
Carr insisted the decisions weren’t made lightly, and the emotional toll was significant. He described feeling “awful” and overwhelmed, admitting he was genuinely shaken by the consequences of his actions within the game. It was a far cry from the lighthearted persona he often presents.
The betrayal cut deepest with Paloma Faith, who was visibly devastated by her elimination. Carr explained the cruelty of the method – a touch to the face with a poisoned lily – and the awkwardness of knowing he could target anyone *except* his female colleagues for fear of repercussions. He emphasized the genuine friendship and mutual respect he held for Faith, making the act all the more painful.
Remarkably, despite the initial sting of betrayal, Paloma Faith ultimately expressed joy at Carr’s victory. She acknowledged the depth of affection the cast and viewers felt for him, suggesting his win was a testament to his enduring charm and likability.
“I just also want to say that I think observing tonight… I feel that the reason that Alan won and the reason I was so sad was because we all love him so much,” Faith shared. “And I love you so much and I’m so happy that you won because it was bloody worth it then.” It was a powerful display of forgiveness and a testament to the strength of their friendship, even amidst the cutthroat world ofCelebrity Traitors.
