Alan Carr, known for his role on Celebrity Traitors and his ITV sitcom Changing Ends, has been recruited by the BBC for a fresh prime-time quiz show featuring celebrity guests.
The 49-year-old comedian was recently flown abroad to film a pilot for the new series, reported by The Sun. This move follows rumors about a new TV deal for Alan, eight years after his Channel 4 chat show Chatty Man ended.
The deal is notable as it sets Alan Carr to compete directly with his Celebrity Traitors co-star Jonathan Ross. Ross has reportedly renewed his contract with ITV to continue hosting 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."
Alan Carr’s transition to BBC marks a significant step in his career, positioning him at the forefront of celebrity quiz entertainment and sparking a new rivalry with Jonathan Ross.
Alan Carr’s move to the BBC highlights his growing influence in TV entertainment, with a high-profile quiz show set to enhance his celebrity status.