Anyone 'auditioned' for a TV Quiz Show?

[Butter Face]

I watch The Chase every night, no, seriously, every night.

A few weeks ago Bradley did his 'Come and have a go if you're think you're smart enough' at the end of the show, and I thought 'Alright then', then my wife reminded me I applied last year and heard nothing. Oh.


Anyway, fast forward to Tuesday this week and I get a call at just after 5pm from The Chase, asking if I'm still interested? Asked me some questions about myself then jumped straight in with 10 general knowledge questions which caught me a bit off guard.

I think I did pretty well and the lady on the phone then said she'd like to invite me for an 'audition' for the show next month.

So now I'm not really sure what to expect? Just go along, get quizzed and see if they think I'm any good? Any experiences?

[CorbynForTheBin]

Humiliation, I think.

You'll forever be known as 'my mate butterface, who was on that st gameshow'.


Mind you, it means you can be loud and proud on the Council thread

[Brigand]

I've thought of applying for that show, good luck with it! My uncle got himself on Blind Date and Blankety Blank (with Lilly Savage) sometime back in the mid 90's, although I'm fairly sure he didn't 'win' either of them.

[Troubleatmill]

No.

But - they will be looking for some personality.

It isn't mastermind - where you just have to fire out the right answers.

You need to be able to construct a bit of narrative or each of your answers.
".... (A) I have never heard of... (B) I recall winning the award ... etc"

And you need to not look like a frighted rabbit in the headlights.

[Thankyou4calling]

I don't specifically know the programme but, they'll be looking for people who make good TV.

What does that mean?

Do they have an interesting or unusual hobby, a good story to tell. Are they funny, witty, good looking, sharp and give as good as they get.

TV shows don't normally want people who merge in or become wallpaper, you don't need to try and steal the show but at least stand out from the norm.

It's a general knowledge quiz from what I can see but not mastermind or University challenge so look to add something beyond others.

I've followed your posts ( not stalked) as a car sales exec and they are interesting so use some observations in your work.

If they ask you what you do for a living don't just say you're a salesman. Jazz it up and back it up with a story of how you got a bonus for being top dog.

Good luck and if you're accepted you'll have a fantastic experience.

Edited by Thankyou4calling on Saturday 24th October 12:48

[Jasandjules]

I think get more answers wrong that you would expect to otherwise - I suspect they like a few contestants who are cannon fodder - otherwise the team would win the money every time.

[TTmonkey]

This classic clip features a mate of mine... Sean.

He did win big.. Holiday I think...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fjSpOhzI2Fs

Another mate was on a show last week... Tipping point. Won few all

[tooldtocruise]

Its to see if you have a face for TV or a face for radio and to see if you say F*ck every time you get one wrong
my nephew has just done the penny drop one ..forgot the name.. he lost so will get ripped of his mate when its on in a couple of weeks

[Morningside]

Troubleatmill said:

No.

But - they will be looking for some personality.

It isn't mastermind - where you just have to fire out the right answers.

You need to be able to construct a bit of narrative or each of your answers.
".... (A) I have never heard of... (B) I recall winning the award ... etc"

And you need to not look like a frighted rabbit in the headlights.

I think you need to be different and stand out rather than just plain Joe Bloggs from Birmingham. Maybe wear a loud shirt or bow tie? I don't mean in a cocky/brash way but just appear above the rest.

[TTmonkey]

tooldtocruise said:

Its to see if you have a face for TV or a face for radio and to see if you say F*ck every time you get one wrong
my nephew has just done the penny drop one ..forgot the name.. he lost so will get ripped of his mate when its on in a couple of weeks

Tipping point. My mate Mike was on it on Monday. Got load of bad luck with the coins not laying flat.

[Thankyou4calling]

Morningside said:

I think you need to be different and stand out rather than just plain Joe Bloggs from Birmingham. Maybe wear a loud shirt or bow tie? I don't mean in a cocky/brash way but just appear above the rest.

This!

[HTP99]

Troubleatmill said:

You need to be able to construct a bit of narrative or each of your answers.
".... (A) I have never heard of... (B) I recall winning the award ... etc"

Not that I watch games shows very often; actually I don't watch them particularly, however I do catch the odd snippet of them on the work TV, but I hate the false chat and reasoning for coming up with an answer to a question, it's so fake.

[SiH]

My wife was on Beat the Star a few years ago (the one hosted by Vernon Kaye) and she really enjoyed the experience including the interview and audition process. They're not out to make fun of you but then they also want people that have a bit of personality so sometimes a little 'gentle encouragement' might be employed. Mrs SiH kept in touch with some of the production team and she's been in to help out as a guinea pig on some pilots in the past, some of which have made it to TV and others that have failed due to being really st...

[Impasse]

School friend of mine was on Runaround. He won a Casio watch. I didn't even make the audition and had to buy my own.

[Doofus]

Impasse said:

School friend of mine was on Runaround. He won a Casio watch. I didn't even make the audition and had to buy my own.

Yes, but look at you now; on the Internet, telling people your story!

And where's this friend of yours now? Well I, for one, have never even heard of him.

[Planet Claire]

I applied for The Crystal Maze. I got to go to the first round of auditions, but no further. It makes me feel old, shocked and sad, to think that was nearly 25 years ago.

[gazchap]

I was on Eggheads last month. Went for an audition last year in London, then got picked and filmed the show in January.

Was a good laugh, and would recommend to anyone

[Butter Face]

gazchap said:

I was on Eggheads last month. Went for an audition last year in London, then got picked and filmed the show in January.

Was a good laugh, and would recommend to anyone

Did you win? My Gran wants to go on Eggheads.

[gazchap]

Butter Face said:

Did you win? My Gran wants to go on Eggheads.

Unfortunately, no - but we didn't disgrace ourselves, so that's the main thing

[Butter Face]

gazchap said:

Butter Face said:

Did you win? My Gran wants to go on Eggheads.

Unfortunately, no - but we didn't disgrace ourselves, so that's the main thing

Good man

I think I would be slightly upset if I got on and didn't win anything but that's the nature of the game!