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New reality show on C4

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Giving it a go as it's followed GBBO 😂 anybody watching?

I don't think Dan would have kept it to himself though. He'd have told the others and Freddie would feel smug and justified for being nasty and catty and Kate would be gone

I think it’s interesting how the 2 closest relationships are nothing to do with sexual attraction. They are true friendships. But between 2 people who in real life would not be in a sexual relationship. Does that make any kind of sense? So agreeing with the concept of sex always gets in the way of friendships.

Soo just sen the teaser on the app there are no influencers the bottom 2 will be at risk and the other 5 will decide who goes! It's got to be Kate and precious bottom 2 surely??? Not sure who will go though Freddie will push Kate I think Sian precious could be either of them! I don't think either have a protector anymore!

I actually think it would be a good thing if kate a catfish won because it would be a powerful illustration that you can't take anyone you only know online at face value (not that knowing someone IRL makes you invulnerable to being duped but at least you have more info to work with).

Does anyone know when/what format the final will take?

I hope it’s not a public vote. As pp said, it would take away from the whole premise of the show. I hope they vote or something.

But I bet it’s a public vote. It’ll feel a bit naff like watching the first series of Hunted and not finding out until the end that they need to get to an extraction point.

Golden, I totally agree. It was very interesting what Mairead said about being invisible. I think there should be a show that explores that more. It's unfair and should be talked about. Life is hard enough for women but for your later years, to feel that disappoint must suck. It reminds me of my favorite movie Something's Gotta Give. It's with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. You should watch it.

I don't think it will be a public vote for the winner at least I really hope it isn't as like you say it defeats the point

I think if Harry had been there from the start and Alex had been himself then those two plus Dan would've been final 3. I like Harry just being himself but he's also the only one clever enough to be suspicious of Freddie at the same time. Perfect combo!

I don't think Dan will recover and I hate to admit it but I think him and Kate are done. I think he'll be too embarrassed once he finds out the truth. Especially since he has been slightly flirt with Kate/Alex. Poor guy. I think he deserves to win because he's been himself from day one and hasn't let anyone change that.

@Beauteafully I also agree. There's a Pet Shop Boys song exactly about this issue inspired by a woman saying she felt more and more invisible as she got older:

After being for so many years
The life and soul of the party
It's weird
I'm invisible
Whatever I
Have said and done
Doesn't matter in this chatter
And hum
I'm invisible

It's Mairead down to a tee!

X-posted with your latst comment Beauteafully but I agree with that too!

Scotty is dumb. But I give him credit for being honest with Sian. But he's still dumb. I disagree that Sian is smart. She hasn't seen thru Freddie plus she fell straight for Scotty's first lie and just forgave him for the second lie. Why??? I really liked her up until her mean girl side came out. I think she's gotten a little arrogant since she keeps coming up first and getting the highest votes. She's a bit of a queen bee right now.

I don't think Alex should win now. He was trying to play with integrity despite being a catfish which is basically impossible. He didn't take the chance to come clean so now he's lost my support. It would be hilarious if Harry won. Because right now he's the only drama free one!!

I think Precious judged Sian on her picture but if she had seen her first profile picture where she just looked sweet then she would've been nicer and less threatened.

It is interesting that the closest relationships aren't romantic. Lesson to be learned there.

Wow, those lyrics are perfect!

Maybe a dumb question but I'm using the talk app, how do I bold a name when I'm replying to another comment?

Maybe they should let all of the blocked people give the final vote.

@Beauteafully you just put the @ symbol in front of the name; it comes out in bold automatically.

Lol. Thanks. That was pretty simple.

I was so on edge for the whole Dan and Alex/Kate chat. Part of me really wanted Alex to play the game - they've only got a week left he's coming across as such a wet blanket with all his 'as long as you win' talk. The other part of me admired his morals, but I would definitely prefer it if he had a bit more oomph behind him.

Wouldn't be too upset if Scotty's kicked out tonight. Don't think he will; Sian's been quick to forgive and Freddie's loving his big bro. I think it's more likely Precious will go.

Just checked and the finale is Monday

Ahh I’m so glad to have found this thread. DH and I have got addicted to this show.

I really dislike Precious, she comes across so badly to me. I like Harry though, it would have been interesting if he had gone in earlier as he saw through Freddie so dynamics would have been different.

Freddie makes the show interesting, he is horrible though!

I think Alex has been in the biggest learning curve in there, he went in happy to trick the others but quickly realised he didn’t actually like messing with real people & then drew back, which has made Kate unpopular ( she was top the first couple of times) I’m glad Alex didn’t come clean & why would he? We know Dan is real but remember Alex doesn’t know - Dan could be anyone too!

Freddie is clearly hoping to make a tv career out of the show, the others don’t seem to have thought of that. When he was talking to Ryan face to face he reminded me of a Male Gemma from towie

@nancy25 You're so right about Freddie thinking beyond the show. He's going to get his 15 min and hopefully be done.

I actually don’t mind watching him, I find him funny in an OMG kind of way! I’d certainly never want to be friends with him

Is it 10 o clock yet??? I will cry when this is over!

Scotty is so boring but then i think Sian is too. I actually prefer precious. Cant stand Freddie, Harry is meh but I am living fir the Dan/kate/alex showdown!!!

Really can't stand precious

I noticed earlier on instagram that Aiden and Hannah are very pally, but they didn't overlap at all in the circle, so not sure if contestants spend a lot of time together once blocked?