Comedian Alan Carr admitted during a pre filming radio hit that his face “wrinkles like a shar pei whenever I fib”, predicting a swift exit if he draws a Traitor cloak. The Standard picked up the soundbite, sparking debate over whether radical honesty could secure Faithful longevity.
Carr’s self assessment did not stop him from joining intensive bluff workshops led by former professional poker coach Liv Boeree, arranged privately in London. According to The Sun, he spent twelve hours learning breathing techniques to relax facial muscles, then immediately joked he forgot them once cameras appeared.
Crew insiders suggest Carr’s humour disarms suspicion. During orientation, he led a blindfold trust exercise that left participants laughing yet quietly analysing whom they trusted most. Radiotimes experts say laughter reduces cortisol and may lower defensive instincts, a benefit Carr can exploit.
Social media polls currently rank Carr as viewers’ favourite Faithful, yet the same popularity could paint a bullseye for Traitors who fear his influence. Talkwalker noted the phrase “banish the Cackle” trending after first preview clips, showing affection can flip to fear rapidly.
Carr remains unfazed, telling press at Inverness Airport that even if he exits early, he will “review the castle like a boutique hotel” on his podcast, proving that a quick wit travels well beyond elimination.
