Alan Carr’s Ex-Friend Justin Lee Collins Exposes Show Secrets
Alan Carr, a prominent figure in British entertainment, has recently confirmed that he no longer maintains a friendship with former co-star Justin Lee Collins. Their relationship, once characterized by camaraderie during their collaboration on Channel 4’s The Friday Night Project, has since deteriorated.
Justin Lee Collins Voices Support for Alan Carr
On October 30, 2025, Justin Lee Collins publicly expressed his admiration for Alan’s performance on the BBC One show, The Celebrity Traitors. Collins, 51, praised the show as “the best on television,” emphasizing that each episode is “absolute genius from start to finish.” He went on to say, “Alan Carr is killing it!” This endorsement comes amidst Carr’s impressive run on the show, which has seen him becoming one of the final two Traitors left in the competition.
The Origins of Their Friendship
Alan Carr, 49, and Justin Lee Collins developed a strong friendship in the early 2000s. They first connected while working on the Channel 4 comedy series, Flipside, and became co-hosts of The Friday Night Project in 2006. The show, which lasted for three years, allowed them to interview numerous celebrity guests, strengthening their bond further.
Fallout and Legal Troubles
The decline of their friendship can be traced back to 2012 when Justin faced legal issues. He was convicted of harassment against his former partner, Anna Larke. The court found that he had conducted a campaign of abuse, which resulted in a sentence of 140 hours of unpaid work and a court fee of £3,500.
Although Alan Carr chose not to publicly comment during the legal proceedings, he later addressed their friendship in a 2016 interview on ITV’s Loose Women. He referred to Justin as a “big part of my life” but acknowledged that his former friend was in a “toxic relationship” at the time.
Alan Carr’s Changing Perspective
By 2024, however, Carr’s sentiments regarding their friendship had shifted. In an interview with The Guardian, he revealed that they were no longer friends, stating, “I don’t think it’s a reflection on whether I drop people like a hot brick.” He emphasized that life evolves and relationships change over time.
Conclusion
Alan Carr’s journey from close friendship to estrangement with Justin Lee Collins highlights the complexities of personal relationships within the entertainment industry. While Collins continues to publicly support Carr’s endeavors, Carr has moved on from their past camaraderie.
