However, the biggest TV show of the year was the triumphant first series of The Celebrity Traitors, and the many viral moments that came with it.
Tom Daly’s side-eye, Sally Imrie’s noisy digestive system, Paloma Faith’s initial murder, Kate Garraway’s theatrics, Joe Marler’s “big dog” theory and Jonathan Ross’s rousing exit speech all contributed to a memorable series.
But Alan Carr was the breakout star. We almost feel bad for how much he struggled with being the traitor, but his sweat and restlessness were pure entertainment. Plus, they pulled off a surprise win in the last minute.
This led to a resurgence in Carr’s career, which both pleased and angered him. “People are saying ‘Oh, that Alan, isn’t he funny?'” he told Graham Norton. “I’ve been on TV for 25 years, I must have been pretty bad!”