A new poll of 5,000 UK households for the annual Big Christmas Survey 2025 from Park Christmas Savings shows the comedian has soared to the top of the male rankings, beating actors, sports stars and national treasures.
Respondents said Alan, 49, would bring “proper belly laughs”, “cackling chaos”, and “the best dinner-table stories in showbiz”. Many credited his Traitors victory as the moment they “fell in love with him all over again”.
But while Alan is the men’s champion, Stacey Solomon, who last year's poll, remains the queen of Christmas and No.1 dream female celebrity guest, with women praising her “relatable warmth”, “family-first vibes” and “creative Christmas sparkle”.
Stacey topped the poll of female choices — followed closely by Alison Hammond and Catherine, Princess of Wales — cementing her position as Britain’s festive sweetheart.
Despite the fun of imagining celebrity guests, thousands of the open-text responses told a deeper story: most women said they’d choose their family above anyone famous, with many saying they longed for “one more Christmas” with parents or grandparents they’ve lost.
The findings come from family budgeting experts Park’s ‘Big Christmas Survey 2025’, a nationwide study of festive spending, saving habits and lifestyle trends that reveals how Britain really prepares for Christmas.
Katherine Scott, Director of Marketing, Park Christmas Savings, told That's Christmas 365: “Alan Carr has had an incredible year and his win on Celebrity Traitors has clearly captured the nation’s hearts, people see him as the ultimate entertainer to share some festive fun and Christmas crackers. Super-mum Stacey Solomon continues to be Britain’s festive favourite for her warmth and positivity.”
She added: “But what touched us most is that above any celebrity, voters overwhelmingly said they’d choose their family as dream guests. It reminds us what Christmas is really about – making happy memories with loved ones.”
Top Male Celebrity Guests:-
Alan Carr – Fresh off his Celebrity Traitors win; “flowing festive booze, guaranteed laughs and stories”
Sir David Beckham – Warm, gentle, family man vibes
Sir David Attenborough – The dream dinner-table storyteller
Ant & Dec – Double the chaos, double the fun
Gary Barlow – Christmas crooner potential
Top Female Celebrity Guests:-
Stacey Solomon – The UK’s No.1 dream Christmas guest
Alison Hammond – “Brings the joy and the best laugh”
Catherine, Princess of Wales – Admired for her strength and dignity
Mary Berry – Baking royalty
Adele – "Funny, warm, naughty sense of humour" and "best guest for Christmas karaoke."
Park’s ‘Big Christmas Survey 2025’ surveyed over 5,000 UK households (November 2025) - the survey is an annual nationwide study of festive spending, saving habits and lifestyle trends that reveals how Britain really prepares for Christmas.