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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV insider reveals secret trick used by game show bosses to stop stars winning huge prizes
A long-wondered game show secret has been revealed by a TV insider, ending much speculation. Ever wondered how some game show contestants win the jackpot and others who deserve it more don't? Well, this could be the reason why. 4 The TV Insider Gameshow host Richard Osman has finally answered the question about how some shows stop contestants from winning the top prize. The Pointless and House of Games star revealed that certain questions are given to those taking part in the programme in a bid to keep cash prizes to a minimum. On his podcast which hosts alongside Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment, the pair often reveal the secret tricks used by the industry to ensure the success of certain shows and films. Most day-time and evening gameshows have huge cash prizes, which can sometimes reach six or seven figures. But most of the time, many contestants, despite showing great promise, only end up with a fraction of the maximum amount. 4 The secret trick The 54-year-old said: "The questions wouldn't be weighted particularly in that way," he said. He went on to add: "But lots of formats have ways of ensuring there isn't a payout." He added: "So, you'll do a final round where you could win or you couldn't win the jackpot." He later went on to explain that the cash prize at the end of each round depends on an algorithm for players. 4 Richard said: "You always have an algorithm. Daytime budgets are very small, but in your budget will be a line item for prize money. "So, when we used to make Deal or No Deal, for example ― and it's a good example, because it's all about money ― you've got that £250,000 box all the way down to the 1p box." Simon Cowell's million-dollar failure He also explained that there have been many game show failures. Simon Cowell once launched a game show in the USA Wanna Bet? was hosted by tele rating's safe pair of hands, Ant and Dec, and was based on the idea of the gambling game Red or Black. However, Osman revealed that in the first four episodes in a row, the contestants ended up bagging the total pot - a jaw-dropping $1 million. The car crash of a show therefore, only lasted six episodes before it was cancelled, becoming one of Ant and Dec's rare failures. He then compared this to his former show Pointless, which offers £16,500 per day. 4 It means that if one team walks out with the top prize fund, others will suffer in the following games. Having hosted hundreds of episodes of Pointless since it aired in 2009, Osman knows a thing or two having tv formats. Osman was also the brains behind some of our favourite entertainment shows such as 8 out of 10 Cats, Have You Been Watching, Only Connect, Total Wipeout, Prize Island, and 10 O'Clock Live.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Secret trick that game show bosses use to stop stars winning huge prizes
Richard Osman has claimed that game show bosses have a clever way to ensure that contestants don't walk away with huge cash prizes at the end of filming A game show host has revealed how bosses stop contestants from winning huge cash prizes. Pointless and House of Games star Richard Osman has hinted that certain questions are given to those taking part in the programme in a bid to keep cash prizes to a minimum. Most game shows have a huge cash prize, with some being five figures; however, it is very rare for somebody to walk away with the maximum offer, and instead, they take home a fraction of what could be won. Now, BBC star Richard, 54, has commented about the formats used on various programmes, which help keep the budgets down. "The questions wouldn't be weighted particularly in that way," he said. He went on to add: "But lots of formats have ways of ensuring there isn't a payout." It comes after Richard Osman reveals axed Ant and Dec show was 'expensive car crash'. Speaking on Marina Hyde's The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, he went on to add: "So, you'll do like a final round where you could win or you couldn't win the jackpot." He later went on to explain that the cash prize at the end of each round depends on an algorithm for players. Richard said: "You always have an algorithm. Daytime budgets are very small, but in your budget will be a line item for prize money. So, when we used to make Deal or No Deal, for example ― and it's a good example, because it's all about money ― you've got that £250,000 box all the way down to the 1p box." He said that Pointless is able to offer £16,500 per day, meaning that if one team walks out with the top prize fund, others will suffer in the following games. Pointless has aired on the BBC since 2009, and has aired 1779 episodes across 33 seasons, hosted by Richard and pal Alexander Armstrong, 55. Elsewhere, Richard has appeared on dozens of shows over the years, including Have I Got News For You, Child Genius, Insert Name here, The Nightly Show, The One Show and The Thursday Murder Club. He's also appeared on the likes of Celebrity Juice, 8 out of 10 Cats, QI, Room 101 and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. But aside from appearing on screens, Richard has also worked as a producer on dozens of big-household shows, such as Pointless, 8 out of 10 Cats, Have You Been Watching, Only Connect, Total Wipeout, Prize Island, and 10 O'Clock Live. Richard also recently claimed that Destination X had "missed the mark". The show, which started last week, sees 13 strangers hoping to win £100,000 by guessing where in the world they had been left. Each week, the cast heads to a different location and must use a string of clues to guess their location. However, unlike a number of other shows, the audience are left in the lurch too and are encouraged to play along at home. But Richard says the show has 'missed the mark' with that detail, as he said the show was trying to embody both The Traitors and Race Across The World – with little success. He said: "Everyone wants it to be something it isn't. That idea that you're in a blacked out coach and you have to work out where you are, it's kind of neat." Comparing it to Claudia Winkleman 's hit show The Traitors, and Race Across The World, Richard continued: "It's not like The Traitors where they tell you who the Traitors are. "You don't know where you are, so you're trying to look for clues. It's got a bit of 'Oh, you've got alliances' like the Traitors. And it's got incredible scenery like Race Across The World." Richard then explained: "That if you're the BBC, you're saying that the show you would like is something that has the tension of the Traitors and the beauty of Race Across The World." However, Richard thinks this may not have worked. "TwoFour, when they have to actually make the thing, they're like... 'Well, the alliance thing doesn't really work, we have to slightly make that work in the format.' With The Traitors, it's all you've got, and then this, you have to force it." He also claimed the scenery of the show "doesn't really work," as due to the fact viewers are playing along at home, a lot of the location can't be shown. Concluding, Richard claimed that although the show was trying to have "the beauty of Race Across The World" and the "tension of The Traitors," it's essentially missed the mark on both.
Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Richard Osman on why BBC's Destination X has 'missed the mark' as viewers complain
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The BBC's new show Destination X has viewers glued to their screens, yet Richard Osman feels it hasn't quite hit the spot, claiming the programme has "missed the mark". Launched last week, the series throws 13 strangers into the unknown, challenging them to win £100,000 by figuring out their whereabouts in the world. Rob Brydon leads the intrepid group through various locales each episode, with clues provided to help them pinpoint their location. But unlike other shows, Destination X keeps its audience guessing too, inviting them to join in from home. However, Richard believes the show has 'missed the mark' by trying to blend elements of The Traitors and Race Across The World without much triumph. This critique follows news that Gary Lineker 'signs a massive deal with ITV for a new presenting role' after his departure from the BBC. In the latest episode, some viewers expressed frustration over the contestants' apparent lack of geographical knowledge as they struggled to determine their location, reports the Mirror. Discussing Destination X on the Sky podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, alongside Marina Hyde, the ex-The One Show presenter remarked: "Everyone wants it to be something it isn't. That idea that you're in a blacked out coach and you have to work out where you are, it's kind of neat." He drew parallels with Claudia Winkleman's popular The Traitors and the adventurous Race Across The World, noting: "It's not like The Traitors where they tell you who the Traitors are. "You don't know where you are so you're trying to look for clues. It's got a bit of 'Oh you've got alliances' like the Traitors. And it's got incredible scenery like Race Across The World." Richard went on to elaborate: "That if you're the BBC, you're saying that the show you would like is something that has the tension of the Traitors and and the beauty of Race Across The World," though Richard believes this approach may have fallen short. "TwoFour, when they have to actually make the thing they're like... 'Well the alliance thing doesn't really work, we have to slightly make that work in the format.' With The Traitors, it's all you've got, and then this, you have to force it." Richard also suggested the programme's backdrop "doesn't really work," explaining that because audiences are participating from home, much of the setting cannot be revealed. Wrapping up his critique, Richard argued that whilst the programme attempted to combine "the beauty of Race Across The World" with the "tension of The Traitors," it had fundamentally fallen short on both fronts. Richard's views struck a chord with many viewers, who flocked to the comments section to voice their agreement. One viewer observed: "Problem is there's no appreciation for social strategy type games in the UK. It's why we're stuck with shows with public votes, whilst these types of shows thrive in America,". Another disappointed fan shared: "I just wanted it to be people driven to a mystery place, let out and use their wits on challenges to do with local customs to guess where they were standing!" Meanwhile, some viewers of the show are taking to social media to express their exasperation. One viewer aired their grievances on Twitter, stating: "Getting annoyed with #DestinationX - the lack of knowledge is appalling!". Another viewer expressed their dismay by tweeting: "I assume it's deliberate in this show that they picked contestants who know absolutely nothing about European languages or Geography, but it's still very frustrating to watch." And a third viewer humorously remarked: "We have some exceptionally clever people in this country. We win bucketloads of Nobel prizes, we invented nearly everything worthwhile, we have an elite of world class minds but most of our citizens are thick as pig s***."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Richard Osman reveals why Destination X has 'missed the mark' after viewer complaints
Richard Osman has shared his opinion on new BBC show Destination X, comparing it to hit shows The Traitors and Race Across The World during Sky podcast The Rest Is Entertainment BBC show Destination X has had viewers hooked to their seats – but Richard Osman isn't so keen as he claims the show has "missed the mark". The show, which kicked off last week, showcases 13 strangers hoping to win £100,000 by correctly guessing where in the world they've been plonked. Hosted by Rob Brydon, the adventurous cast head off to a different location every episode and must try and work out where in the world they are with a series of clues. However, unlike a number of other shows, the audience are left in the lurch too and are encouraged to play along at home. But Richard says the show has 'missed the mark' with that detail, as he said the show was trying to embody both The Traitors and Race Across The World – with little success. It comes after Gary Lineker 'signs a huge deal with ITV to host new show' after BBC exit. Last night, viewers viewers found themselves 'getting annoyed' by the sheer lack of knowledge that the contestants seemed to possess, as they attempt to guess their location. Talking about the show on Sky podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, with Marina Hyde, the former The One Show star said: "Everyone wants it to be something it isn't. That idea that you're in a blacked out coach and you have to work out where you are, it's kind of neat." Comparing it to Claudia Winkleman 's hit show The Traitors, and Race Across The World, Richard continued: "It's not like The Traitors where they tell you who the Traitors are. "You don't know where you are so you're trying to look for clues. It's got a bit of 'Oh you've got alliances' like the Traitors. And it's got incredible scenery like Race Across The World." Richard then explained: "That if you're the BBC, you're saying that the show you would like is something that has the tension of the Traitors and and the beauty of Race Across The World," however, Richard thinks this may not have worked. "TwoFour, when they have to actually make the thing they're like... 'Well the alliance thing doesn't really work, we have to slightly make that work in the format.' With The Traitors, it's all you've got, and then this, you have to force it." Richard also claimed the scenery of the show "doesn't really work," as due to the fact viewers are playing along at home, a lot of the location can't be shown. Concluding, Richard claimed that although the show was trying to have "the beauty of Race Across The World" and the "tension of The Traitors," it's essentially missed the mark on both. Richard wasn't alone in his opinions, as many viewers took to the comments to agree. "Problem is there's no appreciation for social strategy type games in the UK. It's why we're stuck with shows with public votes, whilst these types of shows thrive in America," penned one. Another said: "I just wanted it to be people driven to a mystery place, let out and use their wits on challenges to do with local customs to guess where they were standing!" Meanwhile, some viewers of the show are also venting their frustration on social media. One viewer took to X to say: "Getting annoyed with #DestinationX - the lack of knowledge is appalling!" Another said: "I assume it's deliberate in this show that they picked contestants who know absolutely nothing about European languages or Geography, but it's still very frustrating to watch." And a third joked: "We have some exceptionally clever people in this country. We win bucketloads of Nobel prizes, we invented nearly everything worthwhile, we have an elite of world class minds but most of our citizens are thick as pig s***."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Richard Osman reveals axed Ant and Dec show was 'expensive car crash'
Richard Osman has explained why ITV's Red or Black? became one of their biggest flops in history even though it was backed by Simon Cowell and hosted by Ant and Dec Richard Osman has spoken out on the 'car crash' that was ITV's short-lived game show Red or Black?. Geordie duo Ant and Dec fronted the programme from 2011 until 2012, and while players simply had to gamble their way to prize money of up to one million pounds, viewers were not impressed and the show lasted a mere 14 episodes before being pulled off air. Richard, who shot to fame on the BBC quiz Pointless and now hosts House of Games, has explained why it just didn't work. Speaking on his podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, he said: "After Deal or No Deal, oh my God, it was amazing. It was like the Wild West for about five years. I'll mention a couple of shows that came along in the wake of it. The lesson channels took away from Deal Or No Deal is that people are happy to watch people being lucky. "And that isn't the lesson to take from Deal or No Deal because it's not about luck at all, it's about when you quit. Any relationship or job you've ever had, it's like, when is the optimum to quit?" It comes after Gary Lineker 'signs a huge deal with ITV to host new show' after BBC exit. But the TV star was insistent that not every game show after Deal or No Deal, which was initially hosted by Noel Edmonds and then revived with Stephen Mulhern at the helm, was a success. He explained that ITV boss Claudia Rosencrantz had originally passed on the idea for Red or Black, but it eventually found its way to Simon Cowell. The X Factor mogul set his sights on making it the 'biggest' game show to ever air on television. "Enter Simon Cowell. So Simon Cowell takes this thing, and suddenly it's his idea. He goes 'I'm doing this, it's gonna be the biggest game show ever, a million pound prize every night, Ant and Dec are gonna host it. It's complete luck.' "He said the Americans were gonna go crazy for it. It had great people involved, great people making it but they must have known as well. It was an absolute car crash. It cost so much money. " Over the course of the short-lived series, producers had to give away millions in cash prizes and Simon littered the programme with acts from his music label, as Richard claimed that even the hosts 'didn't quite know what was going on' with the programme. In the end, the show was not a ratings success and Richard claimed that the corporation learned the 'wrong lesson' with the whole venture even though it is so difficult to find the next big hit. He added: "Four nights in a row they gave away £1 million, once they gave away a million pounds to someone with a criminal record. It was an absolute mess, it was full of Simon Cowell's Syco acts playing gigs in the middle of it and Ant and Dec didn't quite know what was going on. "The second episode got beaten by Countryfile, the next one by Watchdog. Nobody wanted to watch it. But because they took the wrong lesson. "We always take the wrong lesson of wanting the game of chance. We don't want the game of chance, we want something that answers an interesting question. What you want is the next different vibe off the rank but that's harder to do and it's much more expensive to do because you have to do loads of them." ITV has declined to comment.
