Alan Carr, recently crowned champion of *Celebrity Traitors*, possesses a hidden layer of bravery beyond his comedic timing. A harrowing incident during a Moroccan holiday revealed a quick-thinking heroism that saved a close friend from a dangerous encounter.
The ordeal unfolded while Carr and friend Cleo Rocos were vacationing in Marrakesh. A man emerged from the shadows, aggressively grabbing Rocos. Initial shock quickly turned to fear as the situation escalated when he brandished a knife.
Rocos recounted the attacker’s unsettling declaration, delivered in broken English, expressing a desire to be with her. Despite her attempts to push him away, his grip tightened, and the chilling glint of steel appeared. It was a moment poised to turn catastrophic.
Carr, displaying a remarkable composure, instinctively intervened. He positioned himself between Rocos and her attacker, a surprisingly imposing figure, and delivered a firm rebuke: “Don’t be so rude.”
In a swift, decisive move, Carr slapped the knife from the man’s hand, disarming him before he could react. Rocos credits Carr with literally saving her life, preventing a night from spiraling into tragedy.
Rocos describes Carr as possessing a strength and chivalry often masked by his outwardly nervous persona. He stands taller than many realize, and his protective instinct kicked in without hesitation.
This act of bravery arrives on the heels of Carr’s strategic victory on *Celebrity Traitors*, where he masterfully deceived his fellow contestants. His willingness to betray, even close friends like Paloma Faith, shocked viewers.
Despite his success in the game, Carr later confessed to feeling guilt over his deceptions, breaking down in tears as he revealed his true allegiance. The win secured £87,500 for Neuroblastoma UK, a cause close to his heart.
Rocos believes Carr’s triumph on the show will unlock new opportunities for him, even suggesting he’d be perfectly cast as a formidable Bond villain. His recent actions prove he already possesses the cunning and courage for such a role.
Beyond his television work, Carr is currently starring in *Changing Ends*, a semi-autobiographical series for ITV. But it’s the story of his quick thinking in Morocco that truly reveals the depth of his character.
