Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr 'poached for new BBC game show'

Celebrity Traitors Star Alan Carr Joins New BBC Game Show

Alan Carr, known for his role on Celebrity Traitors and his ITV sitcom Changing Ends, has been recruited by the BBC for a fresh television project. This move is set to increase the comedian's visibility even further.

The 49-year-old was recently flown abroad to film a pilot episode for a new prime-time quiz show featuring celebrity contestants, according to The Sun.

This development follows speculation about a new TV deal for Carr, nearly a decade after his Channel 4 chat show Chatty Man ended.

Competition and Industry Buzz

The contract positions Alan Carr as a rival to his Celebrity Traitors co-star Jonathan Ross, who has signed on to continue hosting The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV.

"Unquestionably, Alan is the hottest man on TV right now. Everyone wants a piece of him. But the BBC have acted quickly and last week he was jetted out to a swanky European city for a day of filming a pilot."

Summary

Alan Carr’s transfer to the BBC marks a significant career boost, positioning him as a leading figure in prime-time entertainment and setting up a high-profile rivalry with Jonathan Ross.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-05