Behind the Scenes with Comedy Stars
A promoter who has worked extensively with both Alan Carr and Paddy McGuinness has revealed what the comedians are really like when the television cameras stop rolling. The insider came forward on a Digital Spy forum to answer fans' questions about their favourite celebrities' off-screen personalities.
The promoter identified themselves professionally and wrote: 'As a promoter I've met both Alan Carr and Paddy McGuinness.' They then provided detailed accounts of their experiences working with both high-profile entertainers away from the public eye.
Alan Carr: The Celebrity Traitors Winner
The promoter described Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr, 49, as 'a nice enough guy, not quite down to Earth but he was okay.' This insight into Carr's backstage manner comes as the comedian has been making headlines for his emotional victory on the BBC show.
Recently, Carr appeared on This Morning to discuss why he broke down in tears during the Celebrity Traitors finale. He explained that fellow contestant Nick Mohammed's confidence that they would win together triggered his emotional response. 'That's what made me cry was Nick - around that roundtable, at the end, he looked at me, and he was like, "We've got this," and I was like, "No, I've got this."'
Carr also opened up about receiving 'abuse' from viewers after he murdered Olympic diver Tom Daley in the game. He recounted: 'I murdered Paloma. I felt awful. And then the next week, when I murdered Tom Daley, I was getting abuse from the gays. "Oh, you've killed the only eye candy in the castle, Alan!"'
Paddy McGuinness: 'Brilliant' and Approachable
In contrast to his more reserved experience with Carr, the promoter described Paddy McGuinness as absolutely 'brilliant'. The 52-year-old television personality, who shot to fame in the 90s and has since presented shows like Take Me Out and Top Gear, impressed with his down-to-earth demeanour.
The promoter elaborated: 'Paddy McGuinness was brilliant. Backstage he was chatty and one of the lads. After the event he came along to the "kebab shop" before going back to the hotel. Excellent guy who we still keep in touch.'
This account portrays McGuinness as maintaining his relatable personality despite his successful career spanning Phoenix Nights, That Peter Key Thing, Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, and more recently, Tempting Fortune.
Defending Childhood Entertainer Timmy Mallet
Elsewhere in the Digital Spy forum discussion, the same promoter rushed to defend legendary children's entertainer Timmy Mallet against criticism from other users. The 70-year-old Wacaday presenter had been described by another forum member as 'very rude and arrogant' and 'the worst' celebrity they had encountered.
However, the promoter offered a completely different perspective based on their professional interactions: 'I've also met him quite a few times in a professional capacity where I'm paying him (student night promoter) and I have always had a completely different experience with him, always been totally fine.'
Alan Carr's Traitors Confessions
The promoter's revelations come as Alan Carr continues to discuss his experiences on Celebrity Traitors. He recently identified the murder of Tom Daley as the saddest moment of the series for him personally.
Carr explained on The One Show: 'The saddest thing was when I murdered Tom Daley. Because you go in in the morning and he was knitting and then he was murdered and there was just a bag of wool left. He had been murdered mid stitch, that's why I was a bag of nerves no wonder I was sobbing.'
Despite initial tension, Carr and his first victim Paloma Faith have since reconciled. In behind-the-scenes footage from spin-off show Uncloaked, the pair shared a hug with Carr insisting: 'Stop worrying. See? We are friends!' Faith confirmed their reconciliation, adding: 'It's all fine,' before praising Carr's victory.
The promoter's insights provide a rare glimpse into the real personalities of these celebrated entertainers, suggesting that while their public personas may vary, their off-camera behaviour can sometimes surprise even those who work with them regularly.
