Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr 'poached for new BBC game show'
Alan Carr, known for his appearance on the BBC One hit Celebrity Traitors, is reportedly joining a new BBC game show after years with ITV. The comedian and sitcom star of Changing Ends has become one of the most discussed celebrities on British television.
According to reports, Alan, 49, was flown abroad to film a pilot episode for a prime-time celebrity quiz show. The project marks another major step in his career, coming eight years after the end of his Channel 4 chat show Chatty Man.
The BBC’s move appears to intensify competition with ITV, where Alan's co-star Jonathan Ross recently renewed his deal for The Jonathan Ross Show. Industry watchers say the two may go head-to-head in the same programming slots.
“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.” — The Sun source
Summary
Alan Carr is shifting from ITV to the BBC for a new celebrity quiz show, signaling growing rivalry between the networks and reaffirming his status as a leading TV personality.