Furious locals must wait to have say on Alan Carr’s castle renovation show after SIX HUNDRED sign up to meeting
ANGRY locals must wait to have a say on Alan Carr’s new castle renovation reality show after a meeting was delayed by “unprecedented” interest.
Producers behind the project planned to hold the gathering at a 120-capacity bowling club — but 600 people wanted to attend so it was held over.
Expectation TV are now looking for a larger venue to allow locals a chance to voice their concerns on the revamp and restrictions to their access to 19th century A-listed Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders.
Comic Carr, 49, paid around £3.25million for the baronial mansion, which will feature on the Disney+ show.
He did so after winning the first Celebrity Traitors at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Speaking about the upcoming series, he said: “Some men, when they have a mid-life crisis, buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail.
“But me, I want my very own castle.
“I’ve always dreamt big and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home.
“As I turn 50, I feel that it’s time.
“All I want is a turret to call my own — get me over that drawbridge.”
Ayton Community Council revealed the meeting’s postponement in an online post.
It said interest from the wider public and press had led to the cancellation.
A production team source said the meeting’s new venue would soon be made known.