Alan Carr to Fulfil Castle Dream in New Disney+ Series
Comedian and television personality Alan Carr has revealed ambitious plans to purchase his own historic castle as part of a new Disney+ series, marking a significant personal milestone as he approaches his 50th birthday. The announcement comes fresh from his triumphant victory in the celebrity edition of The Traitors at the end of 2025, where his experience in the show's castle setting appears to have inspired this extraordinary real-life venture.
From Traitors Triumph to Castle Ownership
The new programme, titled 'Castle Man', will follow Carr as he embarks on what producers describe as "the biggest gig of his life" - acquiring and managing a grand historic property. According to Disney+, the comedian finds himself "at a moment of reckoning" as his 50th birthday approaches, prompting him to take stock of his achievements and future aspirations.
"Some men when they have a midlife crisis buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail, but me - I want my very own castle," Carr declared when announcing the series. "Since I was a boy in Northampton, I've always dreamt big, and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home and as I turn fifty, I feel it's my time. All I want is a turret to call my own - get me over that drawbridge!"
Production Details and Creative Vision
Filming for Castle Man begins this week, with the series scheduled to premiere on Disney+ later this year. The show represents a departure from Carr's previous collaborative projects with Amanda Holden, such as their popular BBC renovation series set in Italy and Greece. For this castle venture, Carr will be undertaking the challenge independently.
Ben Wicks, Creative Director and executive producer from production company Expectation, expressed enthusiasm about the project: "What an incredible project: Alan Carr looking to buy a castle befitting his status as comedy royalty and a national treasure, and soon finding himself responsible for the very real, right royal pain of making it all work. We're delighted to be following Alan's dramatic – and undoubtedly hilarious – journey."
A Transformative Television Journey
Sean Doyle, vice president of unscripted content at Disney+, highlighted Carr's unique appeal: "Alan Carr is one of those rare talents who brings instant warmth, wit, and originality to everything he touches. We've watched him turn his hand to stand-up, gameshows, podcast, and presenting, but when we discovered he was looking to purchase a castle to run, we knew this was a journey we had to follow."
The series announcement follows recent speculation about Carr potentially hosting Strictly Come Dancing alongside Amanda Holden, which both personalities have firmly denied. Instead, Carr's focus remains firmly on his castle acquisition project, which promises to blend his signature humour with the practical challenges of historic property ownership.
This personal and professional milestone for Carr represents not just a television programme but a genuine life ambition coming to fruition at a significant moment in the comedian's career and personal journey.
