A new Channel 4 social experiment, Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, sees 18 Brits handcuffed to a stranger 24/7, with a £100,000 prize for the last pair standing. Contestants can uncuff at any time, but doing so eliminates them from the competition.
Among the participants, Tilly found sleeping next to her partner Anthony particularly difficult due to his snoring. She admitted being nervous about potential arguments and not getting along, describing Anthony as 'a bit of a diva'. Anthony, who entered the experiment after his 60th birthday to prove his strength, found opening up about repressed parts of his life the hardest aspect.
Jo, paired with Reuben, aimed to dispel myths about autism, describing herself as 'loud, mindful and crazy'. She was surprised at how much they laughed together. Reuben, who sought a 'super uncomfortable situation', struggled with the speed of walking and chafing from the cuff.
Other contestants include Sir Benjamin Slade, who had honest conversations about class with his partner George, a prison officer; Nina, who found her partner Sara 'chatty, animated and slightly annoying'; and Charlie, who learned not to judge a book by its cover after being paired with Rob.
