Alan Carr's agent's brutal comment about why 'he wouldn't get far' as a traitor

Alan Carr Wins BBC's Celebrity Traitors Series

Comedian Alan Carr was crowned the winner of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors during the thrilling finale on Thursday night. Overcome with emotion, Carr admitted to his fellow contestants, comedian Nick Mohammed and historian David Olusoga, that he was a traitor. He revealed to host Claudia Winkleman that the prize money of £87,500 would be donated to a children's cancer charity focused on neuroblastoma.

Agent's Doubts and Unexpected Success

Alan Carr shared that his agent had very little confidence in his chances of succeeding on the show. According to Carr, his agent even booked gigs for him during the second week of filming, assuming he would be out quickly.

"My agent had actually booked in things for the second week saying, 'With your poker face you'll be out'."

Despite his self-doubt, Carr was surprised by how far he progressed, saying,

"No, no, no, no, I did not even think I would get this far."

Challenges with Maintaining a Poker Face

Alan humorously described his struggle to keep a straight face, which is vital for the game. He explained,

"I go through customs I start sweating, when I go to a newsagents and it says no shoplifting. I've got the worst poker face going, it's a tug of war with my face."

Reflection on the Win

Discussing his victory on the visual podcast Uncloaked, Carr admitted,

"It still hasn't sunk in, it's insane."

The series' outcome and Carr's generosity highlight the blend of competition and charity that made the show memorable.

Author's summary: Alan Carr surprised everyone by winning Celebrity Traitors despite his agent's skepticism, donating the prize to charity and sharing candid thoughts on his poker face struggles.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-07

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