Comedian and television presenter Alan Carr has found himself at the centre of an unexpected online storm after fans failed to recognise him in candid photographs taken just days after his triumphant win on Celebrity Traitors.
The 'Unrecognisable' Snap That Sparked a Frenzy
The images, captured on November 7 in London, show the 49-year-old star enjoying a casual day out. Opting for a relaxed ensemble of a cap, jeans, and a shacket, the most striking difference was the absence of his trademark square glasses. The photo was initially shared by author Nooruddean Choudry, who quipped on social media about Carr's surprising transformation.
'Alan Carr should legit be a spy. Not only did he win Traitors but just by taking his specs off and not smiling he transforms himself into a man with questionable views on Alan Carr,' Choudry captioned the image.
Alan Carr was quick to offer a very relatable explanation for his altered appearance, commenting directly on the post: 'I was SO hungover!!! ?'
Social Media Erupts Over the Glasses-Free Look
The internet swiftly joined the conversation, with many users expressing their astonishment. Stephen Knight shared the snap with a similar observation, noting, 'Nothing lends greater credibility to the Superman/Clark Kent disguise than this paparazzi image of Alan Carr without his glasses.'
The reaction was widespread across platforms:
- X user barekicks declared: 'No way that’s him! Would never guess in a million years.'
- Opticians Specsavers humorously noted: 'Glasses are his cape.'
- Instagram user crisfatheroftwo simply stated: 'Alan Carr without specs is crazy!'
- Another commenter, Catherinej40, added: 'Without the glasses and the teeth it doesn’t look like him.?'
Life After the Traitors: From Finale Night to a Heroic Rescue
The viral photos come on the heels of Carr's successful stint on the hit BBC show. On the night of the final, he was spotted in Soho, London, where fans playfully shouted 'Traitor' at him as he took selfies. He was joined by fellow contestant Kate Garraway to watch the finale, which stunned the public with its dramatic twist.
In a separate and more serious revelation, it recently emerged that the comedian had been a real-life hero. His friend, Cleo Rocos, 63, revealed that while on holiday in Marrakesh, Morocco, Alan Carr 'saved his friend’s life after she was attacked with a knife'.
According to Cleo, a man jumped from the darkness and grabbed her, but before the assailant could react, Alan 'slapped the knife out of his hand', preventing a potentially tragic outcome.
While his appearance without glasses may have briefly baffled the internet, Alan Carr continues to make headlines both for his television success and his courageous actions off-screen.
