Celebrity Traitors fans in uproar as Alan Carr murders 'best friend'

The Celebrity Traitors fans were left in uproar as Alan Carr murdered his best friend Paloma Faith during Thursday night's episode. 

Comedian Alan and his fellow Traitors, chat show host Jonathan Ross and singer Cat Burns, were tasked to 'murder' in plain sight.

Alan had to murder a faithful by using the pollen of a poison lily and touching someone’s face.

After finding the perfect moment in the kitchen, he asked Paloma 'You've got a hair on your face' before subtly touching her face to adjust her hair. 

Fans fumed on X as they reacted to the murder: 'I did NOT expect Paloma Faith to be the first person murdered on The Traitors! Also, Jonathan Ross is right: Alan Carr needs to toughen up. Alan Carr... Toughen up!',

'Paloma no Faith in Alan Carr anymore #CelebrityTraitors',

'You mean to tell me, the producers managed to cast thee Paloma Faith only for her irl friend Alan Carr to murder her on in the first couple of days?',

'Noooooo! Alan carr what were you thinking man! Poor paloma,I wouldn't have chosen her,she was no threat. #TheCelebrityTraitors', 

'I love Alan Carr but he wish he hadn’t killed Paloma Faith. She’s a great character and would’ve been brilliant to watch',

'My reaction when Alan Carr murdered Paloma Faith',

'I CAN’T BELIEVE ALAN CARR MURDERED PALOMA FAITH #TheTraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors'

Asked by Claudia how he feels about Paloma 'dying', Alan said: 'Well I think we're all going to miss her really'.

'We will avenge her death!', Jonathan added. 

Alan added: 'We really did have a bond. I think Paloma's murder has thrown everyone off myself. I'm getting 'are you alright, I know Paloma was close to you'.

Fans were left unconvinced Alan has what it takes to be a Traitor after he appeared to laugh after being chosen on Tuesday's debut episode.

Alan couldn't help but giggle when the TV host tapped him on the shoulder while all the celebrities were blindfolded around the table.

The comedian admitted he's worried about his chances of going undetected by his fellow celebrities.

Speaking to the camera, he said: 'I have a sweating problem and I can't keep a secret. What am I going to do? It's a weight burning on my shoulders, I'm so nervous.'

Alan even proclaimed he was 'worse than Linda!', referring to series three contestant Linda Rands who memorably looked right at Claudia when she addressed the traitors in front of the entire group, causing eventual winner Jake Brown to suspect her.

Viewers took to X to react to the selection of Traitors, with many predicting Alan won't manage to avoid detection because of his reaction to being chosen. 

They wrote: 'Alan Carr is gonna be the worst Traitor ever, so obvious'... 'Alan Carr as a Traitor is going to be absolute box office stuff.'

Celebrity Traitors: Meet the cast

Kate Garraway

Age: 57

Profession:  Good Morning Britain host 

Stephen Fry

Age: 67

Profession: Actor, author and broadcaster

Alan Carr

Age: 48

Profession: Comedian and TV host

Paloma Faith

Age: 43

Profession: Singer and actress  

Charlotte Church

Age: 39

Profession: Singer  

Tom Daley

Age: 39

Profession: Olympic diver  

Jonathan Ross

Age: 64

Profession: TV and Radio presenter  

Tameka Empson

Age: 48

Profession: EastEnders actress

Cat Burns

Age: 24 

Profession: Singer  

Nick Mohammed

Age: 44

Profession: Comedian and Ted Lasso star  

Clare Balding

Age: 54

Profession: Broadcaster and journlaist  

Joe Wilkinson

Age: 49

Profession: Comedian and actor  

Celia Imrie

Age: 72 

Profession: Actress  

Lucy Beaumont

Age: 41

Profession: Comedian  

David Olusoga

Age: 55

Profession: Historian and broadcaster  

Ruth Codd

Age: 28

Profession: Actress  

Mark Bonnar

Age: 56

Profession: Actor  

Niko Omilana

Age: 27

Profession: YouTuber  

Joe Marler

Age: 34 

Profession: Former England Rugby player