Traitors Contestant Overwhelmed by Generous Pilgrimage Gesture
Faraaz Noor, the Middlesbrough native who captured hearts on BBC's The Traitors, has shared his deeply emotional response to an extraordinary offer from billionaire entrepreneur Umar Kamani. The 22-year-old reality star was reportedly left "crying his eyes out" after learning that Kamani wished to fund a Hajj pilgrimage for him and his entire family.
Dream Realised After Show Disappointment
During the show's dramatic fourth series finale, Faraaz had revealed to fellow contestants that if he won the £95,750 prize pot, he would use the money to take his family on the sacred Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. "For me, being Muslim, Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam," he explained from within the Scottish castle setting. "Completing that pilgrimage in Saudi, going to Mecca. If I was to win the money, I'd love to be able to treat the family and all of us go as one."
Despite his heartfelt intentions, Faraaz ultimately lost out to traitors Rachel and Stephen, who divided the prize money between them after a tense final episode. However, his dream remained alive when Pretty Little Thing co-founder Umar Kamani publicly extended his generous offer shortly after the finale aired.
Billionaire's Unexpected Intervention
Kamani, whose father Mahmud Kamani owns fast-fashion giant Boohoo and whose personal wealth was estimated at £797 million in 2024, took to social media platform X to make his announcement. "I would love to send Faraaz from Traitors and his family to Hajj," he posted on January 26, 2026.
Speaking at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Faraaz described his overwhelming reaction to the news. "I came back and I was talking to my mum and I was like, I just can't... to Umar, I'm so grateful, Alhamdulillah, I was literally crying my eyes out honestly," he revealed. "I couldn't believe it."
Family Values and Future Hopes
The communications director from Middlesbrough had emphasised throughout the competition how important his family was to him. "Without them I wouldn't be anything, so I just really want to treat them," he said during the show, while humorously adding that any leftover funds might go toward "another motor as well."
In a post-match interview with the BBC, Faraaz had maintained hope about fulfilling his pilgrimage dream. "Inshallah, one day I'll be able to hopefully take them to Hajj or even complete Umrah," he stated. "I'm looking forward to that."
Final Showdown and Reflection
Faraaz had emerged as a potential dark horse winner in the latter stages of the competition, becoming the Faithful's last hope to identify Rachel's expertly concealed traitor status. However, in the dramatic finale, Rachel managed to convince him of her innocence despite nearly giving herself away during a roundtable discussion.
Reflecting on his elimination, Faraaz told Metro: "When I saw my name on Rachel's slate, I knew I was done and I was absolutely seething – there was steam coming from my ears. You probably didn't see it, but I was gutted." He admitted to second-guessing his decision, saying "I realised that should have been the right thing to do, but I was like, 'I know it's Stephen!'"
The emotional journey from reality show contestant to recipient of a billionaire's generosity has created a remarkable post-show narrative for Faraaz Noor, demonstrating how television moments can sometimes lead to life-changing real-world outcomes.
