In a surprising revelation, beloved comedian Alan Carr has declared his intention to purchase a castle as he approaches his 50th birthday, openly admitting he is experiencing what he describes as a "midlife crisis." The 49-year-old star, who recently triumphed in Celebrity Traitors, shared these extravagant plans during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, set to air this weekend on ITV.
A Turret of One's Own
Speaking candidly about his future aspirations, Carr explained his unconventional response to turning fifty. "I'm buying a castle. I'm having a midlife crisis. I want a turret to call my own. I'm in my turret era," he stated with characteristic humour. He contrasted his choice with more typical midlife crisis purchases, noting, "You know when people have a midlife crisis that they get a ponytail or a Lamborghini… I want a castle. You know when you fancy something? I just want one."
Beyond Grandeur: A Vision for Community
Carr's castle dream extends beyond mere opulence. He envisions a vibrant, communal space, expressing a desire to move from his current location due to feelings of loneliness. "I'm lonely where I am. It'll be nice, having people come there and have a cream tea. I want people to come in and have donkeys and stuff everywhere," he shared. His plans include acquiring animals, with the comedian joking about an estate agent's suggestion of Highland cows, to which he replied, "Yeah, stick them on."
In a more ambitious ecological tangent, Carr even mused about reintroducing wolves to the property, citing benefits to the ecosystem, though he humorously added, "maybe I'll have a think about that." He summarised his vision as creating "a big old zoo" that he would dearly love.
Celebrity Connections and Financial Realities
The conversation took a serendipitous turn when fellow guest Neve Campbell, the Scream actress, revealed she has friends with a castle for sale. Carr enthusiastically responded, "Give my name! Turret, drawbridge, moat that kind of sh**t." However, he acknowledged the financial commitment involved, stating, "I've had to get a loan out. But I love Scotland," indicating a potential location for his future estate.
Reflecting on Traitors Triumph
Carr also reflected on his experience filming Celebrity Traitors, where he and host Jonathan Ross both played as Traitors, with Carr ultimately bluffing his way to victory. He described the intense, long hours, recalling how Traitors were secretly transported late at night to maintain the illusion for other contestants. "We were getting in about 2am. Stephen Fry around the round table was like, 'Right, look for people who are tired.' I'm like that [mimes holding his eyes open]," he recounted.
He admitted to struggling with deception during the game, laughing about one instance where he failed to convincingly claim he was a Faithful. Post-show, his newfound fame has led to amusing encounters, such as a woman in America quipping, "I see you Traitor! Who've you murdered today?" leaving Carr to note that some now perceive him as a potential murderer on the prowl.
A Flourishing Television Career
This castle revelation comes amid a period of significant professional success for Carr. Since winning Celebrity Traitors, he has been in high demand, securing multiple television projects. Notably, he has landed a new streaming series titled The F*** List on Amazon Prime Video, where he will join comedians like Jack Dee, Tom Allen, and Joanne McNally to experience bucket-list activities across Iceland, the Canary Islands, and parts of England and Scotland.
An industry insider highlighted Carr's busy schedule, stating, "This is huge news for Alan who everyone thought would be snapped up by the Beeb after The Celebrity Traitors. But now he has been signed up for a show with Disney, another with Prime Video and he already has a third in the pipeline with Netflix." Additionally, he continues to enjoy success with Secret Genius on Channel 4, leading the source to conclude, "It seems telly bosses can't get enough of him — and the Beeb can hardly get any of him."
As Alan Carr prepares to celebrate his half-century, his ambitions blend personal whimsy with professional momentum, painting a picture of a star embracing his midlife with both humour and grand designs.
