Four In A Bed rocked by double cheating scandal as ‘sly’ host breaks Channel 4 show’s rules – leading to explosive row

FOUR In A Bed has been rocked by a double cheating scandal as a “sly” host broke the show’s rules – leading to an explosive row. The Channel 4 series sees bed and breakfast owners take it in turns staying at each other’s establishments, after which they must then pay what they consider fair – and this always causes drama. Four In A Bed has been rocked by a double cheating scandal – after ‘sly’ host Saban admitted he had ‘broken the rules’ but for a ‘good reason’ Credit: Channel 4 It all kicked off during the famous Payment Day Credit: Channel 4 However, strategic underpayments, which are against the Channel 4 rules, can mean contestants can cheat their way to a win – or in this case, help someone else. This is because the winner is decided solely by who achieves the highest percentage of their overall asking price, even a small, calculated deduction can change the outcome of the show. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! In a clip shared by E4 on TikTok from a previous Payment Day episode, hotel owner Saban reveals he has cheated because he believes Emma Louise, who runs a B&B, and glamping site owners Ami and Mark, have been “cheating” throughout the competition. Things get heated when it’s revealed both Emma Louise and Ami and Mark have underpaid every other establishment. Read more on Four In A Bed Taking matters in to his own hands, Saban reveals how he has overpaid fellow hotel owners Mark and Anne, by a whopping £250. This puts the couple in the lead and they win the show. Saban cheated as he believed Ami and Mark had, as they underpaid everyone – he also accused Emma Louise of doing the same Credit: Channel 4 Saban then overpaid Mark and Anne so that they would win Credit: Channel 4 Not holding back, and revealing his huge grudge against the other contestants, Saban said: “And the reason (I overpaid) is there’s no way I can allow you two to win. It was a game play from the start.” He then added: “The way I see it, I cheated to stop the other cheaters winning.” Most read in Showbiz Fans went wild for the clip, and parsed Saban’s “sly” move, with one saying: “You played the game well sir! Played the cheaters at their own game.” Another added: “I loved him so much for doing this. He knew what they were doing and didn’t let them get away with their game playing While another added: “I really don’t understand people underpaying so they win. Winning Four in a Bed is pretty meaningless, the whole point of the show is about advertising your place to viewers and showing you’re friendly welcoming hosts.” Four In A Bed first launched in 2010 and is narrated by Mike Adams. Since then, it has had a whopping 18 seasons, and has millions of fans tuning in to see the latest drama unfold. Four in a Bed airs on Channel 4 and E4. Comment now