The Most Unnerving Game Show Scandals In TV History
Game shows are a crazy segment of television. Ordinary people get their fifteen minutes of fame for showcasing elite trivia skills and problem-solving techniques — oh, and there are usually thousands, if not millions, of dollars on the line! But behind the glossy sheen of a fine-tuned production, a lot can go wrong on set. The guy who cheated his way to success on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' doesn't even take the cake for the most unusual game show scandal out there!
'Bullseye' Murder
Believe it or not, a gameshow called Bullseye literally helped solve a murder! The killer’s name was John Cooper, and he murdered Richard and Helen Thomas in 1985. Sketches of his likeness appeared in police stations across the country.
Got Away With Murder
See, at the time, Cooper had fled the scene of the crime and was on the run. Four years and several other murders later he appeared on the game show Bullseye. Witnesses and the footage was used to indict him!
'Million Pound Drop's' Big Mixup
On the American version of Million Pound Drop in 2010, Gabe Okoye and Brittany Mayti were asked "Which of these was sold in stores first?" The options were the Macintosh computer, Sony Walkman, and Post-it notes. They answered Post-it notes, but the show said it was the Sony Walkman. This led to problems.
Answer Uproar
Viewers researched and proved that Post-its came first, prompting the producer to release a statement saying it would be fair to invite the couple back on the show. Unfortunately, it got canceled before they had the chance!