Tom Daley was almost a contestant on the first series of The Celebrity Traitors, according to Clare Balding. The revelation came during the show's final episode, which aired on BBC One and saw comedian Alan Carr emerge as the winner.
Balding, who was a faithful in the series, disclosed that Daley was considered for the show but ultimately did not participate. The Olympic diver's potential involvement was one of many behind-the-scenes details that emerged as the series concluded with a dramatic finale.
The final saw Carr, who was a traitor, take the entire £87,500 prize pot for the children's cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK. He outlasted faithfuls Nick Mohammed, David Olusoga, and Joe Marler, with the latter two being eliminated in the final moments.
The series, which featured 19 celebrities, was praised for its entertainment value despite the contestants' often poor gameplay. Notable moments included Mohammed's betrayal of Marler, which the rugby player quickly forgave, and historian Olusoga's consistent inability to identify the traitors correctly.
Viewers also saw emotional reactions from Carr, who struggled with the pressure of being a traitor, and memorable performances from other contestants like Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church, and Celia Imrie. The show attracted over 13 million viewers across its run.
