Guess Guess Guess is a long-running Taiwanese TV variety show that has helped launch the careers of numerous Taiwanese celebrities.
Show: Guess Guess Guess (我猜我猜我猜猜猜, wǒ cāi wǒ cāi wǒ cāi cāi cāi)
Genre: Variety Show
Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
First Aired: 1996
What Is Guess Guess Guess?
Hosts Jacky Wu (吳宗憲) headlines Guess Guess Guess, a variety show that usually features two major segments: ‘The Truth Cannot Be Faked’ (真的假不了) and ‘Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover’ (人不可貌相).
During ‘The Truth Cannot Be Faked’ segment, four guests insist they know how to do something, such as a special talent like singing or dancing. Only three can really do the task and it’s up to a panel of celebrity judges to figure out who is lying. If the panel can’t correctly identify the imposter, it is sprayed with cold water.
The second segment, ‘Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover,’ is a themed contest with five contestants. The contests range from talent competitions to mini beauty pageants. A panel of experts chooses who is the winner and the celebrity panel must guess who the experts picked as the winner.
Where Can Guess Guess Guess Be Seen?
Taiwanese TV show Guess Guess Guess airs 10pm to midnight Saturdays on China Television Company (CTV).
Why You Should Know Guess Guess Guess:
Many winners of ‘Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover’ and prior hosts have gone on to become celebrities, including former host Liu Han-ya (柳翰雅), actor Ming Dao (明道) and singer of girl group S.H.E (女朋友) Tian “Hebe” Fu-chen (田馥甄).
