Faking It reboot branded a 'fix' by viewers as award-winning series returns after a whopping 19 years off screens
The Faking It reboot has been branded a 'fix' by viewers as the award-winning series returned after a whopping 19 years off screens.
Originally broadcast back in 2000 on Channel 4, the award-winning reality show set out to establish whether it is possible to train a person in a new skill, that is wildly different from their background.
The participants then tried to pass themselves off as a professional in their new field to try and trick a panel of experts.
Faking It has made a comeback, this time on Channel 5, and the new show aired its first episode on Tuesday evening (May 20).
It saw Rex, a luxury estate agent from Surrey, attempt to learn how to be a butcher in a Northern street market in just four weeks.
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It saw Rex, a luxury estate agent from Surrey, attempt to learn how to be a butcher in a Northern street market in just four weeks
At the end of his training, he had to convince a panel of experts he was the real deal.
Armed with a fake Northern accent and a butchers apron, Rex put on his best act as a legit market trader called Rob.
Two out of three were completely sold and only one said: 'There was something a little bit not quite there for me with the butcher.'
However, some viewers felt the show was a 'fix' and didn't understand why the two panellists could not realise Rex was a fake butcher.
Many took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts and posted: 'Oh come on. They're not much good as judges if they can't spot Rob's a fake. #Fakingit.';
'I'm watching the judges pretending not to know which the fake guy was. #FakingIt.';
'I'm calling b******* that two out the three didnt know Rex was #FakingIt.'
However, some viewers felt the show was a 'fix' and didn't understand why the two panellists could not realise Rex was a fake butcher, while others praised the show
However others praised the show and penned: 'A brilliant programme Tom #FakingIt So chuffed for Rex/Rob fooling the judges.';
'Love that #fakingit is back on. Well done Rex! I had my doubts, but you smashed it!'
Faking It first aired in 2000 with two pilot episodes, going on to release more episodes each year until, a final feature-length show in 2005.
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