In a shocking turn of events, singer Paloma Faith has declared her friendship with comedian Alan Carr on shaky ground after a brutal betrayal on BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors. The “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” hitmaker didn’t hold back her disappointment, calling Carr’s actions “not very nice” and hinting that their once-close bond may be irreparably damaged.
The drama unfolded in the show’s debut episode, where Faith and Carr arrived at a picturesque Scottish castle as friends, laughing and bonding through the early moments of the game. Their chemistry was undeniable, making Carr’s decision to “murder” Faith all the more jaw-dropping. Selected as a traitor by host Claudia Winkleman, Carr was tasked with eliminating a faithful contestant. In a move that left viewers stunned, he chose his pal Paloma, slyly pretending to brush a piece of hair from her cheek to seal her fate with a “burst of slow-acting poison.”
Faith was gutted to be the first celebrity ousted from the show. “I was devastated,” she admitted on The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble. When Gamble suggested Carr’s decision was tough, Faith wasn’t having it. “You’re being too nice,” she fired back. “If the shoe was on the other foot, I would never have touched Alan’s face. He had a choice, and he made it. I’m surprised he did it, and I don’t think it was very nice.”
The singer’s heartbreak was echoed on social media, where she responded to a fan’s comment questioning Carr’s loyalty with a biting, “So did I!” Despite her hurt, Faith claimed she’s forgiven the “extremely lovable” Carr, adding, “I’ve spoken to him since, and forgiveness comes easily to me. I still love him.” But her words carry a sting, suggesting their friendship may not recover from this “savage” game show move.
The betrayal didn’t just shock Faith—it left her four-year-old daughter fuming, with the toddler delivering a hilariously brutal reaction to her mother’s elimination. Meanwhile, viewers were in stitches as Carr struggled to maintain his poker face. Fellow traitor Jonathan Ross cheekily put him on the spot, suggesting he deliver a speech in Faith’s honor since they were so close. Carr’s flustered, stammering response became an instant fan favorite, with many calling his traitor antics the “TV highlight of the year.”
In The Celebrity Traitors, contestants must outwit each other to avoid elimination, with traitors like Carr, Ross, and singer-songwriter Cat Burns secretly “murdering” faithfuls in plain sight. The surviving players are vying for a chance to win £100,000 for their chosen charities. The star-studded lineup includes luminaries like Stephen Fry, Charlotte Church, Tom Daley, and Celia Imrie, alongside comedians Lucy Beaumont and Joe Wilkinson, and rugby star Joe Marler, among others.
As the game unfolds, all eyes are on Carr to see if his traitor tactics will keep him in the game—or if his betrayal of Faith will come back to haunt him. For now, Paloma Faith is out, and her friendship with Carr hangs in the balance. Will they mend fences, or is this the end of their once-tight bond? Only time will tell.