In a heart-pounding finale that left fans gasping, comedian Nick Mohammed delivered the ultimate stab in the back on Thursday night’s The Celebrity Traitors, turning on his steadfast ally Joe Marler in a move that flipped the game on its head. What seemed like unbreakable trust shattered in an instant, paving the way for hidden Traitor Alan Carr to snatch the £87,500 charity jackpot in a tearful reveal.
Viewers were glued to their screens as the nail-biting episode unfolded. With tensions at an all-time high around the roundtable, rugby star Joe Marler—proving himself a true Faithful through and through—made the fateful decision to banish fellow contestant Cat at the eleventh hour. But it was this very act that sparked doubt in Nick’s mind. Spotting Joe’s apologetic whisper of “I’m sorry” as Cat was ousted, Nick’s suspicions ignited like wildfire.
In a jaw-dropping U-turn that left Joe stunned and open-mouthed, Nick declared, “I adore you, honestly I didn’t believe it, but you voting for Cat is what sealed it. I love you.” The betrayal was swift and merciless, sealing Joe’s fate as he was banished from the firepit. Little did Nick know, the real mastermind—chat show icon Alan Carr, 49—had been pulling strings from the shadows, convincingly persuading Nick and David that he was one of the Faithfuls right up to the bitter end.
As the dust settled, the hapless Alan finally unmasked himself, bursting into floods of tears amid the chaos. “All the lying and treachery had torn me apart,” he confessed. “I was awful—I had no poker face—but here I am. Maybe I do exaggerate a showbiz story now and again, but to just lie to people’s faces? It was tough.” His victory was hard-won, capping off a season filled with deception, alliances, and high-stakes drama.
The road to this explosive climax was paved with twists. Earlier at the roundtable, Alan and Cat targeted David, forcing him to defend himself fiercely. Joe grilled David over whether banished Traitor Jonathan Ross had dropped a cryptic hint by scribbling David’s name on his board. But in a show of unity, Joe, Nick, and David banded together to cast their votes, leading to Cat’s emotional exit. “I wouldn’t change a thing,” the singer reflected proudly. “I got to the final. I’m proud of myself.”
The group’s spirits had briefly soared earlier in the episode during an adrenaline-fueled train challenge, where they raced against the clock to secure £20,000 for the prize pot. With a dramatic carriage explosion marking the time limit, host Claudia Winkleman announced the total haul: an impressive £87,500 up for grabs. But joy turned to paranoia as the final banishment loomed, fracturing the fragile trust among the celebrities.
This star-studded series, battling for up to £100,000 in charity funds, has captivated audiences since its October launch, drawing over 11 million viewers for the premiere. Yet, it wasn’t without off-screen drama. Back in October, the show was rocked by a massive spoiler leak, with insiders allegedly spilling the winner to friends and risking the entire season’s suspense.
A source revealed to The Daily Star, “Everyone involved agreed to stay quiet, but the show has a Traitor in its midst. They let slip who wins, and the information has spread.” They warned, “It’s vital that key details don’t get out. Everyone is hoping the leak stops telling people who wins as it could ruin the series for viewers.”
From Jonathan Ross’s dramatic exposure and banishment to Alan’s cunning gameplay, The Celebrity Traitors delivered betrayal at its finest. In the end, it was Nick’s shocking pivot against loyal Joe that handed victory to the true deceiver—proving once again that in this game, no alliance is sacred. Fans are already buzzing: Was it strategy or sheer paranoia? One thing’s for sure—this finale will be talked about for seasons to come!