Here’s where it gets weird. The app has an Easter egg—a hidden “Villain Mode.” If you shake your phone violently while a trial is happening, a tiny pop-up asks, “Do you want to increase the difficulty?” Tap yes, and the app sends a signal to the production tent. I tested this at home, and suddenly the show’s host, Ant or Dec (I can never tell them apart), looked directly at the camera and said, “We’re cranking up the heat for someone out there.” I felt like a Bond villain, but sweatier.
But be warned: the app tracks your “mean score.” After five “Villain Mode” uses, it locks your voting privileges for 24 hours. The app literally forces you to be nice. It’s like a teacher tapping you on the shoulder and saying, “No more wedgies today, Timmy.” Pro-tip: Save the evil moves for the final week, when everyone is too tired to fight back.
