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Friend lying about tv appearance.

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KatKoot · 20/10/2023 22:54

A friend of mine has recently told me (& put on Facebook) that they were going to be a contestant on a popular quiz show
However when I checked online to see if I could be part of the audience the website said the show had been recorded in March and will be on tv in 2024.
WIBU to call this friend out on their lie or is it possible they’re telling the truth & audience website is incorrect.

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HairyMcHairyFace · 20/10/2023 22:56

What do you hope to achieve?

MagentaRocks · 20/10/2023 22:56

Maybe they are going to be on a future show.

theduchessofspork · 20/10/2023 22:56

Who cares?

Sumtimesiamgreen · 20/10/2023 22:57

Why did you (spy behind her back) look it up ?

OccasionalHope · 20/10/2023 22:57

Or maybe they have recorded their bit already and aren t allowed to tell you how they did?

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KatKoot · 20/10/2023 22:57

Not sure really. Maybe find out why they’ve said this if not true. I’ve caught them lying in the past but never had it out with them. But this is a biggie.

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Merseymum992 · 20/10/2023 22:57

You sound terribly nosey. Do something more productive with your time

NahNahKissHimGoodbye · 20/10/2023 22:57

Perhaps they meant they were going to be shown on TV in it (having already been on it?)

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KatKoot · 20/10/2023 22:58

I wanted to go & see the show being recorded but we sure said recording was done in March.
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Its for Who wants to be a millionaire.

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piglet81 · 20/10/2023 22:58

I think you need a hobby.

Shraree · 20/10/2023 22:59

Maybe I'm being slow tonight but I don't get your post. So - your friend has said they've been selected to be a contestant on something and you wanted to be at the recording. Why would this be on a tv guide yet? It makes months before things go out. Or was she already recorded months ago?
Also - ether way, what would she lie and (no offence) but way are you bothered by it?

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KatKoot · 20/10/2023 22:59

KatKoot · 20/10/2023 22:58

I wanted to go & see the show being recorded but we sure said recording was done in March.
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Its for Who wants to be a millionaire.

Website stated recorded was in March.

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Merseymum992 · 20/10/2023 23:00

So what? Maybe she filmed it in March?

Letsgocamping67 · 20/10/2023 23:00

I think they are filmed far in advance.

YoureALizardHarry11 · 20/10/2023 23:00

Most quizzes are pre recorded so if she’s already been in an episode then you won’t get to be in the audience as it’s already gone? I’m fascinated why you’re bothered though. You sound like you need to focus on your own life a bit more.

OMGitsnotgood · 20/10/2023 23:02

I don't understand the issue. Your friend is going to be on a quiz show when it airs. That's the way these programmes work Unless they said they were heading down to the studio to record it when that had already happened months ago?

Changingplace · 20/10/2023 23:02

Tv is often filmed months in advance, it could very easily have been filmed in March and not gone out yet, does she know the broadcast date?

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KatKoot · 20/10/2023 23:02

To reiterate. Friend told me last weekend they were going to be on who wants to be a millionaire as a contestant this week. I wanted to be in the audience so looked on Lost in tv who arrange tickets. The website said recording was in March not this week.
Friend messaged yesterday & said they had got to 12 questions.

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MillieVonPinkle · 20/10/2023 23:03

It looks like you've misunderstood and assumed.

They told you they're going to be a contestant. You assumed this meant they hadn't yet taken part. In fact they have, it just hasn't aired yet.

I know someone who was on Deal or No Deal a few years ago and he won a fairly large prize. He had to sign a NDA that lasted until after the show had aired, that he wouldn't tell anyone the outcome.

He didn't get the money until after the air date and he'd completed the NDA - if he'd broken it he'd have forfeited the prize. It was about six months.

Glitterblue · 20/10/2023 23:04

I’d have assumed from that, that she’s telling the truth, she’s already recorded it and she’s telling people now that she’s going to be on it when it’s shown on tv? What do you hope to achieve from “calling her out”? You could end up losing a friend if she’s telling the truth. I don’t see what she’d gain from lying about it because she’d get found out in the end when she wasn’t on tv!

IVFlife · 20/10/2023 23:04

I'm confused

BoredAuditor · 20/10/2023 23:04

So, filmed in March. Friend has released information that they'll be on the show. Can't see why you think they've lied based on that.

Or, friend has been selected for next lot of filming and dates not yet released yet for audience viewing. Again, Can't see why you've jumped to assuming they're lying.

All sounds a bit weird from your side OP.

HoHoHoliday · 20/10/2023 23:05

So they recorded it in March and now it's on this week they are telling you they will be on the episode? Why are you so judgy of your friend?

Changingplace · 20/10/2023 23:05

KatKoot · 20/10/2023 22:58

I wanted to go & see the show being recorded but we sure said recording was done in March.
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Its for Who wants to be a millionaire.

For something like who wants to be a millionaire participants will be sworn to secrecy until it’s broadcast incase someone actually hits the jackpot.

I think they’re also very strict now on family & friends in the audience since that scam happened.

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KatKoot · 20/10/2023 23:05

Friend said they were recording in media city last week. Website stated recording was in March & no further recordings.

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