Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Light celeb-undercover prank show with some language.
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Celebrities Undercover
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What's the Story?
CELEBRITIES UNDERCOVER is a reality series showing celebs wearing elaborate disguises so they can discover what people really think about them. Make-up artists transform celebrities such as talk show host Wendy Williams, actor and rapper Ice-T, and reality TV stars such as Kim Kardashian to look completely different. Once in full disguise, they infiltrate a group of fans who have been assembled under the pretense of getting a tour, being selected for prizes, or other fictitious scenarios. With the help of actors, they pretend to be quiet, odd, or obnoxious fans and participate in a variety of pranks designed to test their fans' loyalty. After spending some time listening to their fans and watching how they react throughout each prank, they reveal themselves. Throughout it all, the celebs offer some of their post-prank reactions.
Is It Any Good?
Celebrities Undercover, which is produced by Wendy Williams, offers a fun and voyeuristic chance to watch celebrities be flies on the wall and listen to what people really have to say about them. Much of the humor comes from watching celebs react to the actors, who encourage them to do things such as steal personal items, sell information to the paparazzi, and engage in other inappropriate behavior.
It's fun but at times awkward as celebs, who are used to hearing nothing but good things from their staff and celebrity worshippers, are forced to listen to some of the snarky or downright mean things their supposed fans have to say about them. But luckily there are some loving fans who create some positive moments, too. Overall, if you're looking for a good dose of lighthearted celebrity watching, this show will fit the bill.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about their favorite celebrities. Why do you like them? What would you do if you met them in person? Do you think they act the same way in front of a reality-show camera as they do in real life?
Is it unethical to pretend to be someone you're not? Under what circumstances is this OK?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 18, 2014
- Cast : Wendy Williams
- Network : Oxygen
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2022
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