Step aside Hollywood – Alan Carr’s victory in "Celebrity Traitors" has been immortalized in a truly unique way, courtesy of the iconic Beano comic. The comedian's reality show triumph is one of several major events given a playful twist in the "Beanofy Unwrapped" edition, capturing the spirit of 2025 with a splash of humor.
The special eight-page pull-out doesn't stop with Carr's win. It also imagines pop sensation Katy Perry embarking on an out-of-this-world adventure with a trip to space. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift turns the page on her own new chapter, as she gets engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce – all within the vibrant, cheeky confines of the Beano universe.
“With Beanofy Unwrapped, kids get the final word on 2025,” said Mike Stirling, director of mischief at Beano. "All the bad, sad or boring bits are banished, and 2025’s main characters are 'Beanofied' into the funniest versions of themselves."
But the Beano magic doesn’t end there. The comic spins a wild tale of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sir Keir Starmer embarking on a space mission gone hilariously wrong. As they head off to Mars, they face the antics of the Bash Street Kids who hijack the mission, forcing the high-profile crew to abandon ship.
The rollicking narrative unfolds with Dennis the Menace accidentally unleashing holograms of 2025’s most talked-about moments into Beanotown. This chaotic yet entertaining mishap sets the stage for a battle of the bands featuring Oasis, Taylor Swift, and Coldplay – a nod to the year's hottest tours.
"Beanofy Unwrapped" doesn't shy away from featuring a host of celebrity cameos. Jack Black finds himself in a popcorn-throwing frenzy at a "mutant chicken racing" event inspired by the Minecraft movie. Other stars making animated appearances include The Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr and Cat Burns, space-traveling Perry, and "Wicked" sensations Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The Beano crew ends on a high note, with the Bash Street Kids restoring order in Beanotown after their cosmic capers. If nothing else, this special edition is sure to bring laughter and mischief to kids and adults alike, reminding everyone that sometimes, thinking like a kid can make everything a little bit funnier.