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Catfish: The TV Show

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Catfish: The TV Show is an MTV reality series that premiered in 2012 and examines online relationships in which a participant may be using a false identity. Each episode follows people seeking to verify the identity of someone they have met through social media or online dating. Nev Schulman, who became known through the documentary Catfish, has served as the program's central host and investigator.

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What does the term catfish mean in Catfish: The TV Show?

A catfish is someone who uses a false online identity, often in a romantic relationship. The MTV series investigates whether the person behind social-media messages is who they claim to be.

When did Catfish: The TV Show premiere?

Catfish: The TV Show premiered on MTV in 2012. It developed from the online-relationship subject explored in the documentary film Catfish.

What happens in a typical Catfish episode?

A participant asks the hosts to verify an online relationship or identity. The investigation usually involves comparing social-media claims with real-world evidence before arranging a face-to-face meeting.

Who hosts Catfish: The TV Show?

Nev Schulman is the central host and investigator associated with the series. The show also uses rotating co-hosts who help examine online relationships and arrange meetings.

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