Moment of Truth

A new game show, slash 'reality' titled "The Moment of Truth" is paying contestants to be honest. Aired on FOXTV, on Wednesdays, this new game show just may be the one game show to change the way game shows are played.

First off, contestants already know the questions and answers when they appear on the air; A polygraph test is given to contestants prior to airing, asking a series of very personal, revealing questions. But of the 50+ questions they are asked during the testing, only 21-7 are asked on air. I know you're wondering how this game show can be any fun if the contestant already knows the questions and answers. The catch is how far will the contestant go to honestly answer these questions to win half a million dollars.

Now, these questions aren't easy; the game is set up like a lie-detecting game, where contestants have to answer some very revealing questions. And the questions become extremely personal as the stakes rise. I know you may be saying that this is quite easy; but try revealing answers to some questions you'd normally keep a secret. And to put a little more heat under the pot, try being that honest in front of your spouse, best friend or family member. ...You talk about pressure! On the first episode, the contestant was asked if he had ever taken money from a coworker's desk, and he won his opportunity to move ahead by stating that he indeed had. The moment in the episode was a bit comedic because the contestant had a coworker on the panel of friends; It was hilarious how the contestant repeatedly assured the coworker of not being one of the victims of 'change-snatching'.

With all of this honesty, and the presence of 'loved' ones, could it be possible that some relationships may be affected by the contestants' answers? I mean, now if for example, the contestant's mate on the first episode felt deceived by the answer to a question of faithfulness. Would it be viewed as the fault of the program? But, the game show is designed where if any of the friends/spouses/family feels they do not wish to hear the answer to a question, they have an opportunity to object. And with the chance to be thought of when the contestant wins half a million dollars, a person might can look over their differences. LOL.