Comedian Alan Carr, freshly crowned the winner of BBC's Celebrity Traitors, has shared a brilliantly funny behind-the-scenes story about his co-star, actress Celia Imrie. A week after his tense victory, Carr lifted the lid on a recurring gaseous issue that didn't entirely make the final cut.
The Wind That Kept on Giving
While viewers will vividly remember one particularly loud moment during a stressful challenge where Celia Imrie broke wind, causing everyone to erupt in laughter, it seems that was not an isolated incident. Appearing on the Reel Talk podcast hosted by Jonathan Ross and his daughter Honey, the 49-year-old comedian revealed the full story.
Alan Carr was famously chained to Celia during the game, and he joked about the infamous moment, saying, "I was chained to her, weren’t it funny when she farted, I couldn’t get away." He did, however, commend her honesty, adding, "But good for her for saying she couldn’t keep it in."
Podcast host Jonathan Ross chimed in, confirming the act was repeated, "She owned it, and she owned it more than once, let’s be honest." Alan then explained why viewers only saw one instance, noting, "She kept doing it, but I suppose they couldn’t keep putting it in."
Beyond the Laughter: A Bittersweet Victory
Away from the humorous moments, Carr also touched on the more emotionally challenging aspects of the game, specifically the 'murder' of his friend, singer Paloma Faith. He confessed that the act deeply affected him.
"Me and Paloma, we’re friends now, I mean that really hurt for me," he shared. He described the emotional final moments, recalling how fellow contestant Nick Mohammed looked at him just before the reveal, making him feel the weight of his deception with Paloma already 'dead'.
Since his win, Carr said he has been met with a unique form of public recognition, with people jokingly asking him who he is going to 'murder today'.
The True Prize: A Lifesaving Donation
Ultimately, the competitive gameplay and strategic backstabbing served a greater purpose. Alan Carr's victory meant a substantial £87,500 was donated to Neuroblastoma UK.
This charity funds research and raises awareness for neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that develops in early nerve cells and is most common in children under five. Carr spoke passionately about the cause, stating, "It’s a really cruel children’s cancer, and the survival rate is 50/50."
He revealed the incredible immediate impact of the show's spotlight, sharing, "I found out today that their website has seen a 7,000% increase in traffic going in, because no one can spell it, no one knows what it is."
The comedian described the profoundly emotional moment he informed the charity's representative about the donation, saying, "(He) just burst into tears, and I thought, well, there you go, that’s all you need to know." The victory, while filled with laughs and strategy, ultimately translated into vital support for a crucial cause.
