The Con Test
| Company type | Television game show |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | February 7, 2007 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Andrew G, Brigitte Duclos (hosts) |
| Parent | Network Ten |
The Con Test is a game show from Australia that made its debut on 7 February 2007 via Network Ten. The series was produced in Sydney and featured hosts Andrew G alongside Brigitte Duclos.
Format and Rules
| Round | Number of Questions | Question Value | Cumulative Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | $500 ($4,000) |
$5,000 |
| 2 | 5 | $750 ($3,750) |
$8,750 |
| 3 | $1,000 ($5,000) |
$13,750 | |
| 4 | $1,250 ($6,250) |
$20,000 | |
| 5 | $1,500 ($7,500) |
$27,500 |
The format was adapted from the UK show PokerFace, where six participants responded to a maximum of 28 questions competing for a grand prize of $50,000.
Prior to the competition, the segment titled "The Grilling" introduced the contestants, who revealed personal stories—some intentionally embellished—to invite skepticism from their rivals. Viewers were informed of the actual facts regarding two contestants shortly before rounds two and three commenced.
Contestants started round one with $1,000; question values rose progressively in subsequent rounds. After each round's conclusion, a leaderboard was displayed to the audience but concealed from the players. Competitors had the option to 'fold' to secure their accumulated winnings if they suspected they were in last place. Should no player fold, the contestant with the lowest score was eliminated without any prize money. In cases of tied scores, the fastest responder prevailed. Those eliminated then joined Duclos in the "fold room" to review the leaderboard and reflect on their decision to fold or continue.
The highest guaranteed payout for folding was $27,500—achieved by correctly answering every question and folding at the final round—although most contestants pursued the ultimate $50,000 prize.
Production
Network Ten initially contemplated recruiting Triple M radio personality Fifi Box as co-host to capitalize on her fame from Thank God You're Here. However, this position was ultimately filled by her Triple M colleague Brigitte Duclos.