Exposed: The Shocking Truth About Brit Couples and TV Betrayal
A remarkable 50 per cent of adults in romantic relationships admit to being TV cheats, secretly watching an entire series without their partner's knowledge.
A survey of 2,000 TV-loving couples found that a staggering 86 per cent have had to rewatch episodes to conceal their sneaky viewing habits, keeping their unsuspecting partner in the dark. On average, these TV cheats have endured four episodes in silence, allowing their partner to 'catch up' later.
According to research by Sky TV, popular shows like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and The Day of the Jackal are among the top programmes people secretly watch behind their partners' backs. Surprisingly, 76 per cent confessed to covertly watching the next episode of a shared series, being unable to resist the temptation of finding out what happens.
Furthermore, 43 per cent have even sneakily watched a series finale without their partner's knowledge. However, 35 per cent of TV cheats have been caught out by accidentally dropping a spoiler during a conversation about an episode they weren't supposed to have seen. Another 39 per cent were discovered midway through an episode they weren't supposed to be watching, reports the Express.
The study revealed that while three in 10 partners took the betrayal well, others were less understanding. One in five demanded an explanation, and 17 per cent admitted to feeling 'betrayed' by their partner's actions. On the flip side, 27 per cent of participants reported being on the receiving end of TV betrayal, with their partner watching something without them.
For those who want to join the ranks of sneaky binge-watchers, they can simply utter "Just one more episode" into their Sky Glass or Sky Stream remote to discover something worthy of a marathon viewing session. Jamie Morris from Sky, said: “We have so much gripping telly to choose from, and sometimes ‘one more episode’ is just too much to resist. “We understand great shows can be addictive, but whether it’s The Day of the Jackal, or something from our extensive back catalogue of iconic series, there’s plenty to watch without having to go behind your other half’s back."