Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr Reveal Distant Family Connection

Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr, well-known faces on the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, have recently shared a fascinating family connection. The two presenters, who appear on the show alongside singer Cat Burns, revealed during a conversation on the Life's A Beach podcast that they are distantly related. This revelation stems from their shared roots in Margate, Kent, where they both have family ties.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr are distantly related, tracing their shared ancestry back to Margate, Kent.
  • The two presenters met through their families, with Alan's mother claiming a connection to Jonathan's family.
  • Jonathan jokingly dismissed the claim, but later acknowledged the truth when reminded of a family deserter on his episode of Who Do You Think You Are?.
  • Alan and Jonathan shared a light-hearted conversation about their family connection on the Life's A Beach podcast.
  • Alan's mother was excited to share the family connection with Jonathan, but he was skeptical at first.
  • The two presenters have long-standing friendships and a history of working together.

Statistics:

  • The Celebrity Traitors TV show premiered on the BBC at the beginning of October.
  • The show airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
  • Jonathan Ross has a family connection to a deserter in his ancestry, as featured on his episode of Who Do You Think You Are?.
  • Alan Carr has a long history of podcasting, including his Life's A Beach podcast.
  • The podcast where the family revelation was shared does not specify the exact date.

Sources:

  • "The Traitors UK | Every winner so far (season 1-3)" (no date specified)
  • Life's A Beach podcast (episode and date not specified)