RTÉ denies claims popular programme was rigged

RTÉ has strongly denied claims that its popular reality TV show Treasure Island had been rigged from the outset.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2002 - 01:00
Mícheál Lehane

Last year’s beaten finalist, Tom Barton, alleged the show was rigged because contestants were given help when solving clues.

He also said that some scenes were manipulated for the camera, including the final episode where the last two contestants battled it out for the 63,000 euro prize.

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