Alan Carr is tipped to be one of the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing following his victory on The Celebrity Traitors, it’s been claimed.

The 49-year-old comedian was overcome with emotion as he was announced the winner of the reality TV show during Thursday’s tense final.

Alan pledged the prize money, a total of £87,500, to children’s charity Neuroblastoma UK, a donation he said would “change lives”.

However, his own career trajectory is set to shift, with The Celebrity Traitors believed to be a launchpad for further success.

An insider even suggested that Alan is being considered for Strictly, as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are due to depart.

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Alan Carr is tipped for a huge BBC presenting role(Image: BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry)

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They hinted: “He has got to be up there with the BBC to get a huge new role… Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, Strictly.”

A source from the BBC commented: “Alan has always been a star – but it’s amazing what a month in a Scottish castle can do to elevate your career. He’s ours now,” reports the Mirror.

Devon Live has approached the BBC for comment.

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The Mirror previously reported speculation linking Alan to one of the Strictly vacancies, but his triumph in the Scottish castle is said to have solidified his bid for the Saturday night slot.

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Claudia and Tess are quitting Strictly(Image: BBC)

The presenter received praise for his “super competitive streak” and charisma during his stint on The Celebrity Traitors, which began at the start of October.

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A source from The Celebrity Traitors said “people just love Alan”.

According to an insider who spoke to The Daily Mail, the BBC believes viewers “loved him and [think] he has been the star of the Traitors.”

Alan, overlooked for a potential role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023, was simply looking for a bit of fun when he signed up for the BBC show.

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Alan proved to be the ultimate Traitor and won the competition(Image: BBC)

His journey began on a rocky note as fellow participant Jonathan Ross expressed concern that Alan might inadvertently reveal himself to be a Traitor.

However, Alan demonstrated resilience and bravery, eventually triumphing over former England rugby star Joe Marler and his fellow contestant Cat Burns.

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Overwhelmed with emotion upon being announced the winner, the comedian confessed: “I am and have always been a traitor… I’m so sorry, it’s been tearing me apart.”

He told presenter Claudia Winkleman: “All that lying, all that treachery was worth it, wasn’t it?”

Nick Mohammed was visibly stunned when Alan unveiled the other traitors. The Ted Lasso actor exclaimed: “Not Joe!” He went on to say: “Alan Carr. He played an absolute blinder.”

Alan responded: “What a rollercoaster, how did this happen? I was awful at lying and had a terrible poker face and here I am, the winner.”