The Bottom Line
Pros
- Celebrity guests aren't scraped from the bottom of the D-list
- Game play is simple yet fun
- Host Andrew Hill Newman is terrific
- The tone is light and funny
Cons
- The only prize is a lottery ticket for the winning celeb, no incentive for viewers
Description
- Two celebrities tell the same story, as if it happened to them
- Viewers vote on which celebrity they believe is lying by logging in to the chat room
- Points are awarded for lying or telling the truth effectively
- The celebrity with the most points at the end of the game wins a lottery ticket
- Hosted by Andrew Hill Newman, with Louise Roe moderating the chat
Guide Review - 'Celebrity Liar'
Celebrity Liar is a hidden gem amongst web-based game shows. The premise is simple: two celebrities tell the same story as if it happened to them. The audience then gets to choose which star they believe is lying. If the audience correctly chooses the liar, the star who was telling the truth gets a point. If the audience votes the other way, the liar gets two points. Viewers can participate live via the chat room, which is moderated by the lovely co-host, Louise Roe.
The show itself is hosted by Andrew Hill Newman, who is an actor, writer, and producer who most recently has been writing for the show iCarly. He's a funny guy, and could rival many of the current television game show hosts for his skill in moving the game along with humor and efficiency.
The stars of the show, of course, are the celebrities who appear to tell their stories. These are some fairly big names too, like Helen Hunt, Matthew Perry, Hank Azaria, Kathy Najimy, Greg Proops, and Nicole Sullivan. The celebs really get into the game, and their banter between stories makes the show even more enjoyable. If you're missing the old celebrity-based panel shows of the past, which were devoid of all the glitz, neon lights, and manufactured drama we see today in prime time games, then Celebrity Liar will really hit the spot.
The only prize that is given out is a Mega Millions lottery ticket, and each celebrity mentions a favorite charity that they plan to donate "an undisclosed" portion of their winnings to, should they hit the jackpot.
Celebrity Liar is the real deal - it's not some quirky little game that looks like it was filmed in someone's basement. You'll be entertained and engaged, so make sure you have a little extra time on your hands, because you'll end up telling yourself, "OK, just one more episode..."
You can play along with Celebrity Liar every Tuesday at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern at The Room Live, or visit the website to watch archived episodes.

