Alan Carr ‘felt stupid’ for Celebrity Traitors slip-up hours after victory

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30 Jan 2026 • 10:26 PM MYT
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  • Comedian Alan Carr has confessed to accidentally revealing his victory on BBC's Celebrity Traitors just 12 hours after filming the final episode.
  • Carr, who was a 'traitor' on the celebrity edition of the reality series, secured the win against faithful contestants, historian David Olusoga and actor Nick Mohammed.
  • The accidental revelation occurred during the filming of Channel 4's gameshow Secret Genius, when a cameraman's teasing prompted Carr to confirm his triumph.
  • Carr admitted he felt “so stupid” for letting the secret slip, having initially tried to backtrack on his comment.
  • Since appearing on The Traitors, Carr has experienced increased public recognition, with fans playfully confronting him about his 'traitor' role.

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