Have you ever watched a game show and thought, 'I could do that'? Do you sit at home and shout answers at the screen without the conviction to put your name forward? Do you want to see what it's like to be on your favourite show? If the answer to any of these is yes, or you simply want to try something new, this is the book for you.With the help of The Art of Applying, you can take that first step from watching other people win fabulous prizes and huge jackpots to being on the other side of the screen, testing yourself in some of the most iconic programmes that television has to offer. Whether you want to become a Mastermind or Ninja Warrior, this guide is the perfect accompaniment for anyone who wants to apply to appear on a television programme.Written by local celebrity Ben Elliott, loved by dozens of people in his local area for being a champion on BBC1's Pointless, for being the first person to dab on Channel 4's Countdown and for saying Fanny Schmelar on ITV's The Chase, this guide on how to apply for game shows demystifies the application process and shows you how to make your form stand out from the thousands of others that the most popular game shows receive.Drawing from personal experience and using a real life case study of his application to appear on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Elliott gives a behind the scenes look into the world of game shows, the like of which has yet to be seen. For the first time, you are able to see the principles used by a serial game show contestant to wow the producers of the show and book an audition for three of the most recognisable game shows in the UK.Don't wait for the shows to come to you, because you'll be waiting for a very, very long time. Make the big decision to throw your hat into the ring and start your journey to becoming a bona fide game show contestant. Success is not guaranteed if you try, but failure is a certainty if you don't. So why not give yourself the best chance of being successful?Come along, and we're off!