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A panelist, formerly a doctor, admits to accidentally sending two patients for unnecessary procedures by mixing up their forms. One patient received an enema instead of a neck X-ray, and vice versa. The medical mishap is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims that at age seven, they wrote to Santa asking for a map of Saxon Britain instead of roller skates because of their interest in history, having studied Anglo-Saxons at school. The panelists question the story's plausibility and ultimately, it's revealed to be a lie.
A panelist recounts breaking Bob Marley's private toilet at his museum in Jamaica when they were a child. They explain they were being annoying on the tour and needed to use the toilet urgently, accidentally breaking it. The story is confirmed to be true.
A panelist describes being in a Los Angeles restaurant during an earthquake in 2019 but mistaking the shaking and gasps of other diners for excitement over their food, due to being jetlagged. They only realized it was an earthquake after checking social media at their hotel. The story is verified as true.
A panelist shares a story about taking 5.5 hours to cook macaroni cheese while on holiday in Cornwall. The delays were attributed to meticulously preparing ingredients, a missing cheese ingredient, and having to move a car. The prolonged cooking time is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims to have done a solo parachute jump in the 70s solely because they fancied the instructor, named Doug. They describe being attracted to his straps and handsome demeanor, learning how to parachute jump to get closer to him. The anecdote is confirmed to be true.
A panelist residing in New Zealand states they had such severe toothache last Christmas that they blended their entire Christmas dinner, including meats and salads, and drank it through a straw. The story is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist confesses to giving their son such a terrible haircut during lockdown that they paid him £20 to tell his dad he did it himself. The story is confirmed to be a lie, with panelists questioning the bribery amount.
A panelist claims they can only rap in complete darkness when in a recording studio. They explain it's because they don't like anyone to see them perform, even mentioning an encounter with Peter Andre during a recording session for 'The Celebrity Circle'. This unusual habit is revealed to be true.
A panelist states that they and their husband have an agreement to only discuss their aches and pains between 7 and 8 PM, an hour they call the 'moan zone', primarily because it aligns with a TV show they watch. The story is confirmed to be true.
A panelist reveals that they once shared a flat with a monkey named Charlie for three months in Amsterdam in the early '70s. They describe the monkey's eating habits and tricks, including taking it to the park on an extendable leash. The bizarre living arrangement is confirmed to be true.
A panelist recounts being accused of having a baby in their suitcase at a hotel because their alarm clock was set to the sound of a crying baby. The hotel staff discovered it when the alarm went off. The unusual alarm choice is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims to have survived being lost in an Australian forest in 1996 by eating an entire tin of cat food. They describe being dumped in the forest as part of a college prank and consuming the cat food after only two hours. The story is confirmed to be true.
A legally blind panelist explains how they had to call 999 for a non-English speaking woman who had apparently fallen into a hole. They recount the struggle of getting the address by having the woman mime the letters on a street sign. The remarkable 999 call is confirmed as true.
A panelist claims that as a child, they broke into the garden of the 'local witch's house' and found a tiny horse watching TV in the living room. They were later invited in by the woman, who asked them to dispose of a toilet seat. The fantastical tale is confirmed to be true.
A panelist asserts they got a tattoo of Lee Mack on their shoulder for £300 just last month, expressing admiration for him. The surprising tattoo claim is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist states that while lost on a hike in the Scottish Highlands, they purified puddle water by filtering it through their hiking sock out of desperation. The story is confirmed to be a lie.
A panelist claims to have carried a walnut in their pocket every day for the past 10 years, given to them by an agitated man in a Spanish blizzard during a hike with their daughter. They explain it as a mystery yet to be revealed. The peculiar habit is confirmed to be true.
A panelist brings out a aged stuffed rabbit, 'Thumper', claiming it was their lucky mascot when playing rugby for England. They explain it had its own seat on the team coach and was the last thing they looked at before games. The story is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims they hug trees for an energy boost and did so just before the show, using a cherry blossom tree at a nearby Tesco. They also mention frequently going naked into their tree-filled garden. The tree-hugging habit is confirmed to be true.
A panelist recounts attending a business meeting at the top of The Shard but ended up under the table, not due to fear of heights, but to get better lighting for an Instagram photo of the view. The story is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims they always say 'boing' out loud when someone sits down next to them in public, just as their bottom hits the seat. They demonstrate various 'boings' for different people. This quirky habit is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims they were once asked to host an awards ceremony for the building industry, presenting awards for 'best cement', after being mistaken for Rob Brydon. They accepted the well-paid gig despite the mix-up. The story is confirmed to be true.
A panelist alleges they once shared a tent with Susie Dent in Kent for a TV pilot that never aired. The pilot involved a political campaign, and the tent was for a specific task. The story is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims that after seeing a regression therapist, they genuinely believe they were a medieval Frenchman in a past life, describing visions of wearing armor and walking to a ruined castle. The past life regression is confirmed to be true.
A panelist states they had to pull out of a TV show because they broke nine teeth biting into a Kit Kat Chunky straight from the fridge, resulting in their teeth falling out. The shocking dental incident is confirmed to be true.
A panelist describes accidentally participating in an under-12s swimming gala as an adult. They entered an empty pool, and after a starting gun, children jumped in and they found themselves in a race, coming in third. The humorous mix-up is confirmed to be true.
A panelist recounts being stopped by German police with machine guns in the late 80s for having two coffins in the back of their van. They were touring with a vampire-themed play and had to explain the plot to the police, who were on high alert after an assassination. The bizarre encounter is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims they recently wrote a rap about the benefits of sensible pension planning for a government campaign to remove the stigma around pensions. They struggle to recall the lyrics but emphasize the message. The rap is confirmed to be true.
A panelist shares a youthful deception: while studying A-level French, they faked a school trip to France to convince their overprotective mother to let them go. They even orchestrated friends with suitcases at the train station as part of the ruse. The elaborate prank is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims that Bono once fixed the flush on their downstairs toilet while they were on tour in Ireland around 2005. They encountered him in the apartment block's reception and he offered to help. The unlikely plumbing repair is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist from McFly describes being repeatedly stopped by US customs officials because Rod Stewart had drawn genitalia on their passport photos during a joint toy show in Ireland. This prank caused significant travel delays. The story is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims they were a body double for a head lice advert in Australia when they were 10 or 11. They were cast because they had actual head lice at the time, providing the 'back of the head' shots for a comb called 'Nitbusters'. The unusual acting gig is confirmed to be true.
A panelist states they broke up with their hypnotist boyfriend after bringing him a surprise breakfast in bed, only for him to reveal he had hypnotized her to do it. The breakfast reportedly consisted of items she disliked, highlighting the manipulation. The story is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist explains that for one episode of 'The Traitors', they gave themselves a fake tan using gravy granules because they didn't have their usual product in the castle. They defend this choice against skeptical panelists. The unconventional beauty hack is confirmed to be true.
A panelist describes an unusual technique to wake up on time: training their brain by banging the desired wake-up time on their pillow with their head, calling out the hours. This method, inspired by a fictional book, is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims that after a party at their house, they found Harry Redknapp asleep in their utility room on a dog bed. He was confused, thinking it was a snug, and was with his wife, Sandra, who was in a separate guest room. The celebrity sleepover is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist states they once slept the night on 'The One Show' sofa after a wild party celebrating its 2000th episode. They admit to being out of practice with drinking and simply fell asleep, with a blanket thrown over them. The celebrity overnight stay is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims they couldn't relieve themselves at the Met Gala because Beyoncé was in the cubicle next to them. They describe the scene of various celebrities struggling with their elaborate outfits and being star-struck by Beyoncé. This celebrity bathroom encounter is confirmed to be true.
A panelist recounts being hired to film a wedding, only to accidentally give the family a VHS of a horse race instead of the wedding footage. This happened because they lived with a professional gambler who recorded horse races. The wedding video disaster is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims they offended a member of a heavy metal band, 'Error Type 11', by telling him their 'metal wasn't heavy enough'. The confusion arose because they mistakenly attributed a different, heavier band's music to 'Error Type 11'. The musical faux pas is confirmed to be true.
A panelist from Manchester City Football Club claims they once vomited into the FA Cup after taking a sip of celebratory champagne. They confess to not telling their teammates about the incident. The unsanitary celebration is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims that as a 12-year-old schoolgirl, they received a free can of Coke every day from their newsagent in exchange for keeping quiet about his affair, which they had witnessed. The secretive bribery deal is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist, admitting a fear of geese, recounts jumping into a canal in Manchester after being aggressively honked at by a goose. Trapped between a wall and the water, they chose to jump in. The story is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims they accidentally made their Nan eat a toenail. After a back operation, they trimmed their toenails and put the clippings in a Reese's Pieces packet. Their Nan, visiting, picked up the packet and ate the contents. The gruesome accident is confirmed to be true.
A panelist recounts humiliating themselves on the first evening they met their in-laws by melting an electric kettle on the hob, mistaking it for a stovetop version. Their father-in-law kept the melted kettle and used it in his wedding speech. The embarrassing incident is confirmed to be true.
A panelist describes climbing into a crocodile enclosure at a crocodile-themed restaurant in Nigeria as a child, wanting a closer look. They were chased but escaped by turning a corner, exploiting a crocodile's weakness in changing direction. This adventurous tale is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims that in their school, besides 'Mr. McKe' who taught PE, three other teachers taught subjects that rhymed with their surnames, including 'Mr. Caths' for Maths. The amusing coincidence is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist explains they accidentally 'gatecrashed' the BBC News. They were meant to appear on a segment about 'Friends' but lost signal. Their face then appeared on screen during a live Brexit negotiation segment. The accidental TV appearance is confirmed to be true.
A panelist states they always sit in the empty tub first before turning on the taps for a bath. They also mention sometimes shaving their head in the empty tub and enjoying the cold. The unusual bath ritual is revealed to be a lie.
A panelist confesses they can't help but make 'vroom vroom' noises while driving, especially when accelerating or turning, comparing it to playing with toy cars as a child. This unconscious habit is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims to have self-diagnosed with 'Heavy Pelvis Syndrome' (HPS), which prevents them from swimming due to their pelvis being too heavy. They recount nearly drowning multiple times because of it, even demonstrating its 'heaviness'. The condition is confirmed to be true.