The Emotional Toll of Deception
Jonathan Ross has revealed a deeply emotional moment from Celebrity Traitors that never made it to broadcast, describing how the experience left winner Alan Carr visibly distressed. The veteran presenter shared these insights during his appearance on Good Morning Britain on Friday, following Thursday night's dramatic finale of the BBC series.
Behind the Scenes of the Pressure Cooker
Ross, 64, appeared alongside hosts Kate Garraway and Adil Ray to discuss the intense conclusion of the celebrity edition of the popular reality show. He explained how the psychological pressure of being a Traitor affected both himself and fellow comedian Alan Carr, who ultimately emerged victorious alongside singer Cat Burns.
The 49-year-old comedian faced off against fellow contestants Cat Burns, rugby player Joe Marler, actor Nick Mohammed, and historian David Olusoga in a tense final round. Despite being one of the bookmakers' favourites, Carr managed to remain undetected while carrying out two 'murders' in plain sight.
Ross described the emotional challenge of deception: "It was awful at times. You'd be talking to these genuinely lovely people - people you wanted to help and make sure were enjoying themselves - but at the same time, you knew you might have to betray them." He added that seeing contestants get banished made the Traitors feel responsible, even though it was part of the game.
The Dramatic Finale and Aftermath
Following the earlier elimination of his fellow Traitor Cat Burns, Alan Carr was left to navigate the final stages alone. In a stunning twist, he successfully convinced Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga that he was a Faithful, winning the game just before breaking down in tears when host Claudia Winkleman asked him to reveal his true identity.
Overcome with emotion, Carr admitted: "It was tearing me apart. I was terrible at lying - I've got no poker face at all. Maybe I can spin a showbiz tale now and again, but actually deceiving people to their faces? That was hard."
The victory means Carr's chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK, will receive the entire prize fund of £87,500. The organisation expressed its gratitude online, writing: "Alan, what a moment. We can't tell you how grateful we are."
Social media erupted following the finale, with fans describing it as "the most iconic ending possible" and dubbing it "the TV moment of the year." One X user joked about Carr being the "most awful Traitor ever being the best Traitor ever," highlighting the comedian's unexpected success in the deceptive role.
