Celebrity Traitors Star Alan Carr Joins New BBC Game Show
Alan Carr, known for his role as a Traitor on BBC One's popular game show Celebrity Traitors, is set to attract even more attention. The ITV star, who also stars in his own sitcom Changing Ends, has been "poached" by the BBC for a new show format.
New Project and Filming Details
The 49-year-old comedian has reportedly been flown abroad to film a pilot for a prime-time quiz show featuring celebrity guests, according to The Sun. This move follows rumours about a new TV deal for Carr, nearly a decade after his Channel 4 chat show Chatty Man ended.
Industry Impact and Competition
This significant deal positions Carr as a major figure on television once again, potentially competing with Celebrity Traitors co-star Jonathan Ross. Ross recently renewed his contract 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."
Author's summary: Alan Carr’s move from ITV to the BBC for a new celebrity quiz show marks a major step in his career resurgence following the end of his previous chat show years ago.