In a jaw-dropping segment on ITV's This Morning, viewers witnessed an unsuspecting guest's priceless reaction when a staged psychic reading took an unexpected turn.
Hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard orchestrated an elaborate prank, bringing in actress Sally Vate to pose as a fortune teller named 'Madame Cheryl'. The unsuspecting participant, Joanne, was told she'd soon receive life-changing news about her career – only to have Ben dramatically burst in moments later pretending to be a BBC producer offering her a dream job.
The Moment Reality Hit
"Your life is about to change in ways you can't imagine," the fake clairvoyant declared with theatrical gravitas. The camera captured Joanne's stunned silence as Ben entered with his fictional job offer, her hands flying to her face in disbelief.
Cat later confessed: "We've been planning this for weeks! Sally is actually an actress who works with us regularly." The revelation left both the studio audience and home viewers in stitches.
Behind the Scenes
The production team went to extraordinary lengths to sell the illusion:
- Sally wore full gypsy-style costume complete with crystal ball
- They created fake BBC business cards for Ben
- The 'job offer' included specific details about Joanne's actual skills
This isn't the first time This Morning has pulled such an elaborate stunt. Last year, they convinced a guest they'd won a luxury holiday through a fake competition segment.
What do you think of these TV pranks? Are they harmless fun or could they risk damaging people's trust? The debate continues on social media.
