The drama surrounding Celebrity Traitors has taken a personal turn, as Paloma Faith accuses her close friend and co-star Alan Carr of a double betrayal—first on the show and now in real life. The singer, known for her hit Only Love Can Hurt Like This, recently announced she is expecting her third child, but the joyous news has been overshadowed by a growing rift with Carr, who failed to acknowledge her pregnancy reveal on social media.
Paloma Faith, in a black fur coat and with an umbrella, appears to be listening intently.
Alan Carr in a patterned shirt.
Paloma’s elimination from Celebrity Traitors was a jaw-dropping moment for fans. The singer was the first to be “murdered” by the Traitors—Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross, and Cat Burns—in a shocking twist on the BBC reality series. Paloma, who considered the trio among her favorite people, was blindsided by their decision to target her. “Bang out of order. I feel really even more betrayed now. I feel betrayed by Jonathan and Alan,” she said at the time, visibly upset by the move.
Adding fuel to the fire, Alan’s silence following Paloma’s pregnancy announcement has raised eyebrows. While other Traitors stars, including host Claudia Winkleman and co-star Kate Garraway, were quick to congratulate Paloma on social media, Carr’s lack of response has been interpreted as a snub. Paloma, who is reportedly expecting her third child with her boyfriend Stevie Thomas, a music venue director in Birmingham, is said to be deeply hurt by Alan’s apparent disregard.
Paloma, who split from the father of her two children—born in 2016 and 2021—three years ago, has been vocal about her disappointment. After her elimination from the show, she didn’t hold back, stating, “These are like three of my favorite people that I was sure… I hope they never call me again.” Her sharp words aimed at Alan, in particular, have sparked speculation about the state of their friendship.
Paloma Faith lying inside a wooden coffin, wearing black fur and red lipstick.
Alan Carr poisoning Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors.
However, according to a source close to the situation, the drama may not be as deep as it seems. Speaking to The Sun, an insider revealed that Paloma’s social media jabs at Alan are part of an act to maintain the illusion that she’s still a Faithful in the game, keeping fans guessing. “Paloma’s sad to be out first from Celebrity Traitors but is keen to carry on the game,” the source explained. “She’s been making digs at Alan on social media to keep up the pretense that she’s still a Faithful at war with a Traitor, but of course, the pair are still incredibly firm friends.”
The insider added that Paloma and Alan are looking forward to reuniting for a “Traitors debrief” soon, suggesting their bond remains intact despite the public fallout. Whether this is all part of the game or a genuine rift, fans are eagerly watching to see how this saga unfolds—both on and off the screen.