Some 99 To Beat Fans Think There Was Cheating Going On, But Not So Fast

by

The first season of 99 To Beat ended this week with a truly shocking finale. Even days later, people are still buzzing about the last thirty seconds, and it’s clear I’m not alone! Fans are all over social media discussing what happened, with some even claiming a contestant cheated. Let’s dive into the details.

Just a quick warning: we’re about to discuss major plot points from the latest episode. If you haven’t seen it yet, we recommend watching it now before reading on!

It’s common to see people online accusing reality TV contestants of cheating. Someone is always claiming someone else is bending the rules. However, it’s unusual when a large group of people – or even the show’s producers – make a serious accusation that others actually believe. That’s what’s happening in this case.

During the recent domino competition, viewers spotted an unused block near Peter The Priest’s setup. Leandra, who completed the challenge shortly after him, used all of her blocks, leading some to think Peter hadn’t followed the rules. A post on Reddit detailed the claims, and many people initially agreed he had cheated. However, the situation isn’t as simple as it seems.

Many participants from the show 99 To Beat are active on the show’s Subreddit forum. Professor Seth, a popular figure on the show and moderator of the Subreddit, wasn’t present for the final competition. However, he explained that all competitions began with thorough rule explanations, covering even the smallest points. Contestants had the opportunity to ask as many questions as they needed, and they had to confirm on camera that they completely understood everything. He also noted that cameras were set up throughout the competition area, and all eliminations were reviewed on video to ensure fairness.

As a huge fan of the show, it seemed pretty clear to me that the judges were aware the contestant hadn’t used all the blocks, but they just didn’t see it as breaking the rules. I even saw a post from Miranda, a finalist who’d been eliminated earlier, on Reddit saying the rules didn’t require using every single block. And interestingly, Leandra, another contestant, didn’t say anything about it either. It really feels like this whole issue is only being brought up by viewers, not by anyone actually involved with the show.

FOX hasn’t announced whether 99 To Beat will return for a second season, but I’m hoping it does. While a few things could be improved, the show has a lot of potential. The contestants were truly dedicated – one even needed medical attention – and it was clear how much they wanted to avoid finishing last, even during the silliest challenges. Hopefully, it can become a long-running hit alongside The Floor.

Read More

2025-12-12 20:18