Comedian pulls off unexpected victory in game show finale

Popular chat show host has become a fan favourite thanks to his devious behaviour, but one viewer was convinced he wouldn’t do so well

Fans have been discussing the ‘leaked’ winners (which The Independent will not be revealing) online

Carr and fellow Traitor Cat Burns will be attempting to steal the prize pot from Faithfuls Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga

On Thursday night, we finally found out who has emerged victorious in The Celebrity Traitors.

The episode, featuring the final five celebrities competing for the £100,000 prize for charity, was accidentally released early in Canada before being pulled

Carr is crowned the first ever winner of the star-studded spin-off after favourite Faithful Joe Marler is unexpectedly banished

The comedian was consoled by fellow finalists after pulling off shock win

Comedian pulls off unexpected victory in game show finale

Following the success of the inaugural series, plenty of famous faces are keen to enter the Traitors castle

The heartstopping finale was so brazen it almost felt like performance art – but it certainly showed the charm and chutzpah of a true champion

The ‘Ted Lasso’ actor was almost lost for words after Alan Carr revealed he was a Traitor in last week’s final