The biggest TV show of the year however, was a triumphant first series of The Celebrity Traitors, and the many viral moments that came with it.
Tom Daley’s side-eye, Celie Imrie’s noisy digestive system, Paloma Faith’s early 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 about how much he struggled with being a traitor, but his sweating and discomfort were pure entertainment. Plus, he pulled off an astonishing last-minute win.
It led to a career resurgence for Carr, which he was both delighted and miffed about. “People are going ‘Oh, that Alan, isn’t he funny?'” he told Graham Norton. “I’ve been on telly for 25 years, I must have been awful!”