Comedian Alan Carr pulled off one of reality television's most surprising victories Thursday night, winning Celebrity Traitors after successfully deceiving his fellow contestants for weeks. The 49-year-old secured the £87,500 prize pot, which he immediately pledged to Neuroblastoma UK, a children's cancer charity.
The dramatic finale saw Carr maintain his cover as a traitor until the final moments, when only he and two "faithfuls" - actor Nick Mohammed and historian David Olusoga - remained. When he finally revealed his true role, Carr broke down in tears. "I'm so sorry - it's been tearing me apart [...]" he told the remaining players during the emotional climax.
Ruthless gameplay strategy
Carr's win shocked an estimated ten million viewers who watched him navigate the game with a mix of humor and unexpected ruthlessness.
Earlier, he had reflected on his performance on BBC iPlayer's Instagram: "[...] I got such a taste for killing. It was nice to see their eyes as I murdered them. What have I become? [...]"
Spoiler leak scandal
The victory came despite an embarrassing leak hours before broadcast. Canadian streaming service Crave accidentally uploaded the finale episode Thursday morning, forcing the BBC to launch an investigation. The BBC removed the episode after approximately 90 minutes online, with spoilers spreading across social media.
Fellow contestant Cat Burns, whom the show eliminated just before the final reveal, explained Carr's success in an interview with BBC Breakfast on Friday: "[...] Alan is just naturally really funny and he commands the room, and the best way to disarm someone is: make them laugh [...]" She noted his behavior never seemed suspicious because he remained authentically himself throughout.
Ratings phenomenon
The show has become a ratings phenomenon for the BBC since launching in 2022, attracting more than six million viewers for the celebrity series launch in October.
The BBC opened applications for the next civilian series, with the network planning filming for summer 2026.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
