ABC Live Game Show Disrupted by Audience Heckler

An ABC TV quiz show, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, experienced a live disruption when an audience member shouted out the answer to a contestant struggling to identify and spell a country based on a clue about its historical weight from World War Two. The contestant, comedian He Huang, was attempting to spell the country when the audience member unexpectedly yelled “Poland,” shocking the host and fellow contestants. Host Guy Montgomery humorously reprimanded the heckler, calling the interruption “absolutely illegal,” and played along by pretending to apprehend the person, a moment that was kept in the final broadcast for its unusual and funny nature. Montgomery explained that the show’s audience, often word enthusiasts, may sometimes feel compelled to help, but the social contract is clear that only contestants should participate. The incident drew mixed reactions from the stage but was embraced as a memorable and lighthearted blooper. This event highlights the challenges and spontaneous moments that can arise during live television productions.