LONDON, November 7, 2025 — Comedian Alan Carr is trading in his current residence for a castle, declaring he’s firmly in his “turret era” as he embarks on a midlife quest for a historic home.
From ‘Celebrity Traitors’ to Castle Life
The TV personality revealed his whimsical ambition following his win on the BBC show and a desire for a more communal lifestyle.
- Carr, 50, envisions a castle complete with animals and a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- He’s starring in a Disney+ series, Castle Man, documenting his search and potential renovation.
- The comedian admitted feeling lonely in his current home and seeking a more vibrant community.
- Carr’s newfound castle obsession stemmed from his experience filming The Traitors.
The Celebrity Traitors winner shared his plans on The Jonathan Ross Show, explaining he wants grounds teeming with life and a space where visitors can enjoy a classic “cream tea.” “I’m buying a castle. I’m having a midlife crisis,” Carr confessed. “I want a turret to call my own. I’m in my turret era.”
He elaborated, “I fancy a move and I loved being in The Traitors castle, so I thought, ‘I’m going to get myself one.’ 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.”
Carr, who expressed his fondness for Scotland, is also starring in a new Disney+ series titled Castle Man, which will follow his journey to locate, purchase, and manage a historic castle. He described his vision for the property as a lively hub. “I know it sounds very grand. I’m moving from where I am at the minute, I want animals there, I want a community thing,” he said.
“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. I want to reintroduce wolves. I want it to be like a big old zoo.”
The comedian also recounted a recent encounter in the United States, where a fan recognized him from The Celebrity Traitors. “This woman went, ‘I see you Traitor! Who’ve you murdered today?’ People think I’m a murderer walking around looking for my next victim,” he joked.
Saturday night’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show also featured actress Neve Campbell, comedian Rob Beckett and his author wife Lou, and actor Archie Madekwe, alongside a performance by Mumford & Sons.
Madekwe discussed his role in the 2023 car racing film Gran Turismo, revealing he had only recently learned to drive. “I couldn’t drive. I passed my test a week before I got there. Got there and I was driving 180 miles an hour,” he said. “I was taught by the secret Top Gear Stig, he taught me how to drive properly.”
The Jonathan Ross Show airs at 9:35 p.m. on Saturday on ITV1 and ITVX.
