Alan Carr breaks down in tears after outsmarting rivals to claim £87,500 for charity

Alan Carr has emerged victorious in the debut series of The Celebrity Traitors, claiming the entire £87,500 prize fund for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. The comedian outlasted historian David Olusoga and actor Nick Mohammed in a tense and emotional finale that left viewers stunned and contestants reeling.

The BBC One spin-off series ended with Carr crowned as the sole traitor left standing after a dramatic sequence of betrayals and banishments. Alan Carr, who had been secretly playing against his fellow celebrities since the first episode, managed to outwit and outmanoeuvre every rival to secure the win.

In the final moments, Carr appeared visibly torn as he confessed that keeping up the deception had been “tearing him apart”. When the truth was finally revealed, he broke down in tears, clutching his face as relief and guilt washed over him. His rivals Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga congratulated him warmly, praising his gameplay and reminding him of the good his victory would do for charity.

Reuniting with his former castmates after the finale, Carr managed to laugh through the tension, joking that he was now “an awful human being” and dubbing himself “the most-hated man in Britain”. His trademark humour softened the blow of betrayal, but it was clear the emotional toll of the game had been immense.

The gripping final episode saw Carr competing alongside Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, and David Olusoga in one last high-stakes mission. The group worked together aboard a train to add £20,000 to the total prize pot, but alliances quickly began to crumble as the end approached.

At the first roundtable of the night, historian David Olusoga found himself in the middle of two factions. On one side stood the faithfuls, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed, while on the other were the remaining traitors, Alan Carr and Cat Burns. Marler appeared to promise the traitors his support, only to betray them when the votes were cast. In a stunning reversal, he sided with Mohammed and Olusoga to vote out Cat Burns, leaving Carr as the lone surviving traitor.

With Burns gone, the tension soared. The four remaining players entered the final elimination round, deciding to conduct one more banishment before ending the game. In a twist few saw coming, Joe Marler was voted out after misreading the group’s loyalties. “I’ve read this so wrong,” he admitted as he left the table, realising he had unwittingly cleared the path for Carr’s triumph.

Carr’s success came down to his natural charm, quick wit, and ability to keep suspicions at bay. From the first day, when he was secretly selected as a traitor alongside Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns, he managed to manipulate the game without appearing manipulative. Ross, by contrast, became a lightning rod for suspicion and was swiftly eliminated earlier in the series, allowing Carr to operate freely.

Throughout the competition, Carr’s self-deprecating humour and likable personality made him seem harmless, a strategy that allowed him to deceive even the most observant players. His performance blended comedy with calculation, creating a finale that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic in the show’s history.

As the credits rolled, viewers were left in awe of his masterful deception and emotional honesty. Alan Carr may have walked away with the prize, but he also left with something more lasting  the reputation of being television’s most charming traitor.