Alan Carr splashes out on his own £3.25m castle in the Scottish Borders after winning Celebrity Traitors – and fans will get a peek inside in new Disney+ series

Alan Carr has invested in a £3.25m castle in the Scottish Borders as a reminder of the Traitors’ victory.

The 49-year-old comedian rose to fame last year after winning the first series of Celebrity Traitors.

Alan, who is clearly a fan of the iconic Ardross castle where the show is filmed, has now bought his own baroque home and plans to turn it into a luxury hotel and spa.

Alan explained Sun He said he signed a seven-figure deal with Disney+ to produce a series documenting the renovation of Ayton Castle.

The sprawling estate has 16 bedrooms, 160 acres of gardens and even its own miniature railway.

Alan said of the purchase: ‘Some men buy a Lamborghini or get a ponytail when they have a mid-life crisis, but me – I want my own castle.

Alan, who is clearly a fan of the iconic Traitors castle, has now bought his own baroque home and plans to turn it into a luxury hotel and spa

‘I have always dreamed big since my childhood in Northampton and have always been fascinated by the history and romance of a stately home.

‘When I’m 50, I feel like it’s time, all I want is a turret that I can call my own; taking me over that suspension bridge.’

The revamp series, which has the working title Castle Man, will take on a similar plot to his show with Amanda Holden.

The series is reportedly produced by Expectation, the same company responsible for Clarkson’s Farm.

The Daily Mail has contacted Alan’s representatives for comment.

It could be coming at the right time, as it was revealed last week that he and Amanda’s popular BBC home renovation show could be tapped this year, following a series of castle-themed renovations.

The new deal means Alan is unlikely to find time to film his and Amanda’s hit BBC series The Italian Job this year due to his busy work schedule.

What’s more, the Celebrity Traitors winner has reportedly secured work with two more broadcasters starting this year; His diary is already packed after devouring most of 2027 with a massive stand-up tour.

Alan revealed to The Sun that he has signed a seven-figure deal with Disney+ to produce a series documenting the regeneration of Ayton Castle

The sprawling estate has 16 bedrooms, 160 acres of gardens and even its own miniature railway.

Alan said of the purchase: ‘Some men buy a Lamborghini or get a ponytail when they hit a midlife crisis, but me – I want my own castle.’

Traitors is filmed at the 19th-century Ardross Castle. Located north of Inverness, near Alness (pictured)

A source told the Daily Mail there were also issues over the location of the renovation show, with Amanda and Alan heading to Japan while the BBC was keen on cheaper and more accessible Scandinavia.

An insider explained: ‘As time went on both Amanda and Alan’s diaries began to fill up with other projects and it soon became impossible to devote enough time to filming this year.

‘It looks like the series will be taking a break this year, with both Amanda and Alan settling into a new location that they both love and where they can find enough space in their diaries to meet major filming commitments. He’ll still come back!’

The Daily Mail has contacted the BBC and Alan and Amanda’s representatives for comment.

Amanda and Alan’s hit revamp series The Italian Job was previously reported as one of the biggest entertainment shows of the year it aired.

The success of the fan-favorite show led to a number of follow-ups, including the wildly popular Spanish Job, Greek Job and Italian Job Christmas Special.

Their latest outing, Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job, proved to be their biggest success yet, pulling in an impressive four million viewers per episode.

The eight-part BBC regeneration series follows best friends Amanda and Alan as they take over a dilapidated property on the Greek island of Corfu.

Amanda and Alan’s hit revamp series The Italian Job was previously reported as one of the biggest entertainment shows of the year at the time of its launch.

Throughout the series, the duo battle structural disasters, design dilemmas, and ambitious DIY projects as they try to transform the dilapidated house into a dream escape.

News that the show has the potential to be streamed throughout the year comes just days after the Daily Mail revealed Alan is gearing up for another streaming project, The F*** List on Amazon Prime Video.

According to The Sun’s TVBiz column, fellow comics including Jack Dee, Tom Allen and Joanne McNally will set out to experience some of the things people say you have to do before you die.

This four-part series will visit Iceland and the Canary Islands, as well as locations in England and Scotland.

The program is planned to hit the screens later this year.