Playing It Straight

Playing It Straight (2005-2012)

EndedReality showRomance

A very attractive woman is thrown into a resort, the Hacienda, with 10 gorgeous guys. She must eliminate 9 of them to leave just 1, although there's a catch! While some of them are straight...some of them are Gay! She must now switch on her gaydar, because if she chooses a straight guy, she will share £50'00 with him, however if she chooses a gay guy, he will win the whole £100'000. However, things are harder then they seem, as she quickly finds out in the first elimination. Who will be the last one standing? But most importantly, who's straight and who's playing it straight.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Episode 8Feb 27, 2012
S02E07Episode 7Feb 20, 2012
S02E06Episode 6Feb 13, 2012
S02E05Episode 5Feb 6, 2012
S02E04Episode 4Jan 30, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Playing It Straight' premiere?

'Playing It Straight' premiered on March 12, 2005.

Who hosted the TV show 'Playing It Straight'?

The TV show 'Playing It Straight' was hosted by Jamey Geston.

In which country was 'Playing It Straight' filmed?

'Playing It Straight' was filmed in Spain.

How many contestants participated in the first season of 'Playing It Straight'?

In the first season of 'Playing It Straight', there were 14 contestants.

What was the premise of 'Playing It Straight'?

The premise of 'Playing It Straight' involved a woman trying to find a romantic partner from a group of men, some of whom were gay and others straight.

Did the contestants know which men were gay and which were straight?

No, the contestants were not aware of the sexual orientations of the men.

How did the woman eliminate contestants on 'Playing It Straight'?

The woman eliminated contestants by going on individual dates with them and getting to know them better.

Did any of the contestants win money on 'Playing It Straight'?

Yes, if the woman chose a straight man as her partner, they would both win a cash prize.

Were there any twists or surprises on 'Playing It Straight'?

Yes, throughout the show, the woman had to guess which men were gay and which were straight, and if she chose a gay man, he would win the cash prize instead of her chosen partner.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Playing It Straight'?

The first season of 'Playing It Straight' consisted of six episodes.

Who won the first season of 'Playing It Straight'?

Jackie won the first season of 'Playing It Straight.'

Did 'Playing It Straight' have any spin-offs or international versions?

Yes, 'Playing It Straight' had a British version that aired in 2005.

What was the reception of 'Playing It Straight'?

'Playing It Straight' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unique concept while others criticized its execution.

Did 'Playing It Straight' have any notable guest appearances?

Yes, in the first season, actress and comedian Kathy Griffin made a guest appearance.

Did 'Playing It Straight' have any controversies?

Yes, there were some controversies surrounding the show's portrayal of sexual orientation and the potential for stereotypes.

Did 'Playing It Straight' impact the reality TV landscape?

'Playing It Straight' was one of the early reality TV shows to explore themes of sexuality and challenge traditional dating show formats.

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