TV show in Iraq sparked outcry over fake ISIS fighters kidnapping celebrities
Show was banned for breaching broadcast rules after accusations of bad taste
The stars believed they were visiting a displaced family for a charity show
But once inside, actors disguised as jihadists stormed the home with gunfire
The celebrities were tied up, blindfolded and strapped to suicide vests
An actress in her 50s even passed out with fear during the horrifying prank
Updated: Apr 21 2021, 11:57 ET
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A TV prank show in Iraq has sparked outrage after it featured fake ISIS jihadists who ‘kidnap,’ celebrities and strap fake suicides vests to them.
As part of the programme, the terrified participants are tricked into visiting a house before being ambushed by pretend fighters who tell them they are “going to be killed.”
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The Iraqi prank show features fake ISIS jihadists who ‘kidnap,’ celebrities and strap fake suicides vests to themCredit: YouTube
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The terrified participants are tricked into visiting a house before being ambushed by pretend fightersCredit: YouTube
The programme has been met with fierce criticism over its exploitation of participants and its insensitivity to the atrocities committed by the extremist group.
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LONDON: A prank TV show in Iraq has sparked outrage after featuring fake Daesh fighters who kidnap celebrities, strap fake suicide bombs to their chest and threaten the celebrities with execution.
The controversial program, called “Tanb Raslan,” invited celebrities to visit displaced Iraqi families who supposedly fled the clutches of the extremist terrorist group. As participants arrive at the alleged house, they are ambushed with actors disguised as Jihadist fighters who immediately threatened to kill them.
Celebrities were then blindfolded and fake suicide bombs were strapped to their chest. Unknown to the participants that their surroundings are fictitious, they were shown on their knees and get emotional all while the cameras are rolling.
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