After a storm of attention — and a healthy dose of public scorn — comedian Alan Carr has decamped to Orlando to catch his breath ahead of the Celebrity Traitors finale.
The 49‑year‑old joked that the trip was less about theme parks and more about fleeing what he called “being the most hated man in the UK,” as fans and co‑stars react to his dramatic role on the BBC reality show.
“Everyone Hates Me” — but He’s Laughing About It
Speaking cheekily to Heart radio hosts Olly Murs and Mark Wright from a pop‑up studio, Alan played up the backlash.
“I’m the most hated man in the UK, I’ve had to come here to Orlando to get away from it,” he said, grinning.
He quipped that the stress of “murdering every day” on the show was shrinking his Christmas card list — a self‑deprecating line that underlined how seriously viewers had taken the Traitors’ betrayals.
When Olly teased him about visiting Universal’s Harry Potter World and buying a Hogwarts cape, Alan ran with it — imagining himself sliding down Volcano Bay in a cloak while clutching the programme’s lantern.
It was a comic shrug-off, but the trip is clearly doing double duty as a break and a bit of PR breathing space.
The Paloma Faith Fallout That Won’t Let Up
What’s really stung has been the reaction from some fellow contestants, especially Paloma Faith.
Alan admitted he’s no longer on the best terms with the singer after he chose her as his first “victim” on the show — a move that saw him publicly betray a friend in front of cameras.
On his Life’s A Beach podcast with Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Alan explained the awkward fallout: Paloma told him she felt hurt, saying, “If you were a real friend, you wouldn’t have killed me.”
Alan’s defence was simple: he was playing the game. “I’m the Traitor! The show’s called The Traitors — it does what it says on the tin,” he said, adding that he panicked in the moment.
A Clumsy “Murder” and an Awkward Explanation
The format requires a theatrical “murder” — Alan’s involved touching Paloma’s face with a faux poisoned lily — and he’s been embarrassed by how it landed.
He tried to explain the awkwardness with a self‑roasting comparison: “I can’t start stroking Stephen Fry’s face and Celia Imrie’s — not at my age! I look creepy as it is.”
He admits he panicked and regrets how it felt for Paloma.
Trying to Make Things Right Over Dinner
Despite the heat, Alan insists there’s no malice. He’s a fan of Paloma and says he plans to make amends properly.
“I’m going to take her for dinner,” he revealed. “I love her.
I’m such a big fan of her and she’s the best, but no one wants to be murdered first on a show. I panicked.”
It’s a line that mixes contrition with comedy — classic Alan — and suggests he’s hoping a private apology will smooth things over after the public drama.
Playing the Game — and Living with the Fallout
Alan repeatedly leaned on the idea that reality TV is exactly that: a game with rules that force difficult choices.
He compared it to other reality shows where you sign up for the consequences — a defence that will land with some viewers and frustrate others.
For now, though, the comedian seems to be embracing the role, flaws and all, while taking a well‑timed getaway to reset before the finale.