Alan Carr's Streaming Success Forces BBC Renovation Show Hiatus
Popular comedian Alan Carr's flourishing career with streaming giants has created scheduling conflicts that may see his beloved BBC home renovation series with Amanda Holden temporarily shelved. The 49-year-old entertainer, who rose to prominence after winning last year's star-studded Celebrity Traitors on BBC, has secured multiple high-profile projects that have filled his calendar through 2027.
Disney+ Castle Project Takes Priority
Just three months after his Celebrity Traitors victory, Carr has begun production on Castle Man, a new home renovation series for Disney+ that will see him restore a historic Scottish castle to its former glory. This significant commitment to the rival streaming platform means Carr is unlikely to have availability to film the latest installment of his and Holden's successful BBC renovation franchise, The Italian Job, this year.
A television insider revealed to The Sun: "Alan and Amanda were already discussing taking a break from their renovation shows. Both their schedules are incredibly busy, and filming these series requires weeks of dedicated time. Recent developments have made it practically impossible to resume production in the near future, especially if Alan's Disney+ castle renovation project proves successful."
Multiple Streaming Deals Fill Calendar
Carr's professional commitments extend far beyond the Disney+ project. The comedian has reportedly secured additional programming with two other major streaming services scheduled to begin production this year. Furthermore, he has booked an extensive stand-up comedy tour that will occupy most of his time through 2027.
Another industry source commented: "This represents significant career advancement for Alan, whom many expected would be exclusively working with the BBC following his Celebrity Traitors success. Instead, he has signed agreements with Disney, Amazon Prime Video, and has a third project in development with Netflix. He's currently enjoying the success of Channel 4's Secret Genius as well. Television executives appear eager to work with him, while the BBC struggles to secure his availability."
BBC Renovation Franchise Success Story
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's renovation partnership has produced some of the BBC's most popular entertainment programming in recent years. The Italian Job was previously reported as one of the network's biggest entertainment successes when it originally aired. The program's popularity quickly spawned several successful follow-up series including:
- The Spanish Job
- The Greek Job
- An Italian Job Christmas Special
Their most recent collaboration, Amanda & Alan's Greek Job, achieved their highest ratings yet, attracting approximately four million viewers per episode. The eight-part series followed the duo as they undertook the challenging renovation of a deteriorating property on the Greek island of Corfu, confronting structural issues, design challenges, and ambitious do-it-yourself projects throughout the transformation process.
Additional Streaming Projects Announced
News of the potential hiatus for the BBC renovation series comes shortly after revelations about Carr's additional streaming commitments. He is set to appear in Amazon Prime Video's The F*** List, a four-part travel series where he will join fellow comedians including Jack Dee, Tom Allen, and Joanne McNally as they visit various destinations including Iceland, the Canary Islands, and locations throughout England and Scotland to experience activities people often include on their bucket lists.
Additionally, Carr is developing another project with Netflix that will reunite him with his BBC co-star Amanda Holden. He has also recorded a non-televised pilot for the BBC adaptation of Norwegian program Nation's Dumbest, according to industry publication Broadcast.
From Traitor to Television Triumph
Carr's television career has experienced remarkable momentum since his strategic victory on Celebrity Traitors, where he was selected as a Traitor by host Claudia Winkleman alongside fellow celebrities Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns. He ultimately won the competition by outwitting fellow contestants comedian Nick Mohammed and historian David Olusoga in the final round.
The comedian began filming Channel 4's Secret Genius just one day after his Celebrity Traitors triumph, partnering with Countdown star Susie Dent to discover unrecognized talented individuals throughout the United Kingdom. Carr reflected on the connection between his experiences: "I had just come from an environment of judgment, stereotyping, and underestimation—which is inherent to that game. Then I found myself meeting people who had been underestimated their entire lives by family, employers, friends, and teachers. I could genuinely relate to their experiences. Witnessing their personal growth and diminishing self-doubt was truly heartwarming. It's a genuinely positive and enjoyable program."
The Daily Mail has reached out to the BBC, Alan Carr's representatives, and Amanda Holden's representatives for official comment regarding the potential hiatus of their popular renovation series.
