Alan Carr has been hailed as a deserving winner of The Celebrity Traitors after a finale that was both heartstopping and brazen. The comedian managed to evade detection throughout the series, convincing his fellow contestants to comfort him even after he had betrayed them. His victory was total, as he avoided suspicion almost completely, despite early signs of nervousness when he was first chosen as a traitor.
Carr's success was partly due to his ability to use the 'Little Puppy Theory', avoiding the scrutiny directed at bigger names like Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry. While the faithfuls focused on hunting 'Big Dogs', Carr slipped under the radar. His charm and lack of outward aggression made him an unlikely suspect, even when he failed to convincingly declare himself a faithful.
The faithfuls were widely criticised for their ineptitude, taking seven episodes to identify just one traitor. Kate Garraway and David Olusoga were among those who pursued misguided lines of inquiry, allowing Carr to remain undetected. Carr's victory was also aided by his early bold move to murder Paloma Faith, a close friend, which emboldened him to take on the role of traitor ringleader.
Despite the monstrous nature of his actions, Carr's charm and performance art-like approach won him the game. His victory was seen as inevitable, given the combination of his skill and the faithfuls' collective incompetence. The series concluded with Carr being celebrated as a true champion.
