how did alan carr get famous

Alan Carr got famous through his unique comedic talent and rapid rise in the comedy scene starting in the early 2000s. His breakthrough came in 2001 when he won the City Life Best Newcomer of the Year and the BBC New Comedy Awards. He initially made a name for himself on the Manchester comedy circuit while working part-time in a call center. His television career took off with guest appearances on shows like "8 Out of 10 Cats" (2005) and "The Law of the Playground" (2006), followed by co-hosting "The Friday Night Project" (2006-2009) with Justin Lee Collins. Alan Carr became widely popular for hosting his own shows, including "Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong" and especially the long-running chat show "Alan Carr: Chatty Man" which aired from 2009 to 2016. His comedic style, characterized by quick wit, flamboyant personality, and observational humor, gained him three British Comedy Awards, two National Television Awards, and a BAFTA TV Award. Beyond TV, he also hosted a radio show and performed extensive stand-up tours that increased his fame. In recent years, he continued his visibility by serving as a team captain on "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown" and as a judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race UK".