Just days into 2026, comedian Alan Carr has already delivered what fans are calling the year's funniest television moment. The 49-year-old star, fresh from his triumph on Celebrity Traitors in 2025, left audiences roaring with laughter after an epic wipeout on a waterslide during filming for his new BBC series.
A Slip on The Black Hole
The hilarious incident occurred while Carr was filming Amanda & Alan's Greek Job with co-host Amanda Holden. During a break from renovating a property, the pair visited a local waterpark. Carr was convinced to tackle a ride called The Black Hole, quipping to a lifeguard, 'Pray for me,' before setting off down the long, dark tube on a rubber ring.
However, the comedian's balance quickly deserted him. Viewers watched as he wobbled precariously before being flung head over heels out of the inflatable ring. He shot out of the tunnel's exit to the delighted screams of Amanda Holden, who promptly wrapped him in a towel.
'I tipped out! It tipped me out!' a shocked Carr exclaimed. Vowing to avoid any more slides, he added, 'It flipped me up! I hit my face on the thing.'
Viewers Declare It an Instant Classic
The clip sent social media into meltdown, with viewers instantly crowning it a comedy classic. One fan, @03uniquemisfit, wrote, 'I lost it. Couldn't stop laughing.' Another, @superTV247, declared, 'I know it's only January 5th but Alan Carr falling out of a rubber ring on a water slide is TV moment of the year.'
The partnership between Carr and Holden also won high praise, with @ScottTHFC23 stating, 'Alan Carr and Amanda as a duo is so incredible.' The overwhelming reaction suggests the new DIY series has struck gold with its blend of property renovation and unscripted hilarity.
Tour Dates Rule Out Strictly Hosting Role
This light-hearted disaster comes amid news that Carr will not be replacing Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly on Strictly Come Dancing. Despite being a reported frontrunner for the coveted role, a scheduling conflict has taken him out of contention.
The comedian is set to embark on a mammoth 90-date tour throughout 2027, running from January to early December. This commitment clashes directly with the Strictly filming schedule. Sources say the BBC is 'gutted', having hoped to capitalise on Carr's soaring popularity following his Celebrity Traitors victory, which cemented his status as a national treasure.
For now, fans can get their fill of Alan Carr's unique brand of chaos by streaming Amanda & Alan's Greek Job, available now on BBC iPlayer.
