Celebrity Traitors Star Alan Carr Joins New BBC Game Show
Alan Carr, known for his role on ITV and his sitcom Changing Ends, has been "poached" by the BBC for a new television format. The comedian gained wide attention as a contestant on the BBC One gameshow Celebrity Traitors.
At 49, Alan was recently flown abroad to film a pilot for a new prime-time quiz show featuring celebrity guests, according to The Sun. This move follows speculation about a fresh TV deal for Carr, eight years after his Channel 4 show Chatty Man ended.
The new contract could see Alan competing directly with his Celebrity Traitors co-star Jonathan Ross, who recently renewed his deal with ITV for The Jonathan Ross Show.
"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."
Background and Significance
- Alan Carr is a prominent TV personality with a strong following from shows on both ITV and the BBC.
- The new BBC format is a celebrity quiz show, marking a notable shift in Carr’s career.
- This development highlights increased competition between the BBC and ITV for top talent.
Author's Summary
Alan Carr’s transition to a new BBC quiz show underscores his rising popularity and the broadcasters’ eagerness to secure high-profile presenters.