“Beyond Repair!” – After ‘Heartbreaking’ Defeat, Joe Marler Shares Jaw-Dropping Statement About The Moment His Best Friend Stabbed Him In The Back.

In a finale that left viewers gasping and hearts pounding, Celebrity Traitors delivered one of TV’s most unforgettable twists. Rugby powerhouse Joe Marler, 35, has finally opened up about the gut-wrenching betrayal that cost him a shot at the £87,500 prize pot—and it’s a tale of shattered trust that even the toughest athlete couldn’t shrug off.

The nail-biting conclusion saw comedian Alan Carr pull off the heist of the season, outsmarting finalists Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga into thinking he was a loyal Faithful. As the last Traitor standing, Alan walked away with the entire jackpot, leaving jaws on the floor. But for Joe, the real sting came from an unexpected dagger: his close ally Nick, who flipped at the eleventh hour and sealed Joe’s brutal banishment.

Appearing on Saturday Kitchen, the rugby legend didn’t hold back, revealing the raw emotion of that fateful moment. “He [Nick] didn’t stick to my plan, he went with his gut, which was a shame,” Joe confessed, his voice tinged with lingering disappointment. “But I still was so in love with him, because that little dicky bow, his little face, the three little love hearts he put by my name [on the blackboard during the vote].” Yet, the betrayal hit hard: “Although in that moment, I was heartbroken.” Despite the pain, Joe assured fans they’ve patched things up, turning a TV tragedy into a testament to friendship’s resilience.

The episode’s drama didn’t stop at the screen—fans erupted online, demanding Alan be knighted for his masterful deception. Echoing the sentiment of series three’s infamous Traitor Linda Rands, Alan had humbly claimed he was “as bad a Traitor” as they come, only to prove everyone wrong in spectacular fashion. On X (formerly Twitter), the praise poured in: “The fact that ALAN has won the entire show after this moment is exactly why I pay my tv licence x #CelebrityTraitors.” Another viewer gushed, “GIVE THIS MAN AN OSCAR, BAFTA AND KNIGHTHOOD IMMEDIATELY TV MOMENT OF THE YEAR/DECADE #CelebrityTraitors.” Declarations like “TV MOMENT OF THE YEAR RIGHT THERE. Glorious.” and “He was the best of traitors, he was the worst of traitors. He made this series incredible and I am absolutely bloody thrilled. YESSSS. #CelebrityTraitors” flooded timelines, while one fan cheekily noted, “TV moment of the year. That was a sensational ending. Alan Carr is DEFINITELY NOT the most hated person in the country right now #CelebrityTraitors.”

The hype was real: an average of 11.1 million tuned in, peaking at 12 million—the BBC’s biggest overnight audience since Gavin & Stacey’s Christmas special last year. Viewers were glued as the final five—Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, David Olusoga, and Alan Carr—embarked on an adrenaline-fueled mission aboard the iconic steam train, hosted by the ever-enigmatic Claudia Winkleman.

The challenge? Board the train, snag keys, unlock explosive-rigged crates, and grab the gold—all in under 20 minutes. With bombs ticking and tensions skyrocketing, the team miraculously escaped with the loot intact, boosting the pot to a dazzling £87,500. But the real fireworks came at the final roundtable, where alliances crumbled like sandcastles.

Joe, convinced Alan and Cat were the snakes in the grass, hatched a secret pact to target David first before exposing the duo. Chaos ensued: David fought tooth and nail to clear his name, but Joe pivoted last-minute, leading to Cat’s ousting. The singer-songwriter, 25, exited gracefully without spilling her Traitor secret, whispering to cameras, “I wouldn’t change a thing. I got to the final. I’m proud of myself.” Alan, now flying solo, admitted her banishment “threw a spanner in the works,” forcing him to improvise his way to victory.

As the group dwindled to four at the firepit, Nick’s bombshell doubt shattered the fragile peace. Spotting Joe’s whispered “I’m sorry” during Cat’s vote, Nick turned on his “true Faithful” friend: “I adore you, honestly I didn’t believe it but you voting for Cat is what sealed it, but I love you.” Joe’s response? A heartbroken exit: “I read it so wrong. It hurts to be stabbed in the back last minute like that.”

Down to David, Alan, and Nick, the trio cast stones to end the game—or so they thought. David declared, “I’ve never believed Alan is a Traitor.” Nick echoed, “I genuinely believe both of you are Faithful. I think we did it.” Then came Alan’s epic reveal, yanking the rug out from under them in a moment that redefined reality TV betrayal.

From explosive trains to backstabbing besties, this finale was pure gold. Joe’s “heartbreaking” confession proves that in the game of Traitors, no bond is beyond repair—or is it?