BBC admits Celebrity Mastermind stars are told which sources to revise
The Sunday Express: 'We agree the core subjects for each specialist subject with the contender, to make sure they are studying the most credible and reputable information. 'This is merely a guide that in no way indicates the content of the questions, and we always make it clear that we may use other reputable sources where necessary, so each person is encouraged to research their subject thoroughly.' Insiders claim, to give them the best chance of winning, the show, which boasts winners such as politician Edwina Currie and Bake Off's Candice Brown, encourages contestants to look into the sources supplied as well as a range of 'reputable' others.As an example, the BBC noted that in both versions of the quiz show if a chosen topic was a film