Fresh from outwitting rivals and stealing the crown on Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr has taken his victory to breathtaking new heights — by buying a castle.
The 49-year-old comic has splashed out £3.25 million on Ayton Castle, a grand baroque estate tucked away in the Scottish Borders. It’s a bold, storybook move that feels like the ultimate full-circle moment after his Traitors triumph — and it’s about to become must-see TV.
👑 From Traitors to Turrets
Alan’s time stalking candle-lit corridors at Ardross Castle — the iconic filming location for The Traitors — clearly left a mark. Friends say the experience ignited a long-held fantasy, and now he’s gone one step further: owning a fortress of his own.
The sprawling estate boasts 16 bedrooms, 160 acres of gardens, and even a miniature railway — all set to be transformed into a luxury hotel and spa. It’s one of the most ambitious renovation projects of Alan’s career.
🎥 Cameras Rolling: A New Disney+ Deal
Fans won’t have to imagine the transformation. Alan has signed a seven-figure deal with Disney+ for a brand-new renovation series following the overhaul of Ayton Castle.
Working title? Castle Man.
The show will offer an intimate, behind-the-gates look as Alan navigates crumbling turrets, grand halls, and the very real chaos of restoring a historic landmark — with his trademark wit firmly intact. The series is being produced by Expectation, the team behind Clarkson’s Farm, raising expectations sky-high.
😂 “Get Me Over That Drawbridge”
Never one to take himself too seriously, Alan joked the purchase was his own version of a midlife milestone.
“Some men buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail,” he laughed. “But me? I want my very own castle.”
Reflecting on his childhood in Northampton, he added that he’d always been enchanted by the romance and history of stately homes — and as he approaches 50, he’s ready for “a turret to call my own.”
📺 What It Means for His BBC Hits
Alan’s packed diary may explain why his much-loved BBC renovation series Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job is expected to be rested this year. Insiders say clashing schedules — and debates over filming locations — made it impossible to lock in time for a new series just yet.
“The show will be back,” a source insists. “Just not right now.”
✈️ No Slowing Down
Alongside the Disney+ project, Alan is lining up a new Amazon Prime Video travel series, The F* List*, with fellow comics Jack Dee, Tom Allen and Joanne McNally — plus a huge stand-up tour booked well into 2027.
🏰 The Ultimate Full-Circle Moment
From plotting betrayals in a Highland castle to owning one outright, Alan Carr’s latest move is peak Alan: flamboyant, fearless, and gloriously over the top.
And this time, fans won’t just hear about the dream.
They’ll be invited straight inside.
