WHETHER you're looking for shocking viewing, something Outrageous or TV that's truly Amazing, all your options are there today. You'll be horrified by the story of scammer Medi Abalimba, while the Outrageous Homes presented by Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen are a feast for the eyes, and the Amazing Spaces George Clarke sees will take your breath away . Here are TV Mag's picks of the best six shows to watch on Wednesday 3 July 2024.
.. The Football Fraudster (9pm ITV1) Former Sun showbiz writer turned TV presenter Martel Maxwell is among contributors in this fascinating documentary , part of ITVX’s Cons and Swindles series.
It’s the story of Medi Abalimba , who, when his football career crumbled, funded a luxury lifestyle with outrageous lies and false identities. Jail for impersonating Chelsea player Gale Kakuta didn’t stop Congo-born Medi. And in 2019 he scored with Love Island star Georgia Steel, claiming to be an American named Miguel.
Weeks later, he was exposed following a paparazzi picture of the pair. “I’d never experienced someone so twisted and sinister,” admits Georgia, who lost £32,000. “I didn’t believe someone like that could walk this planet.
” But while she’d quickly shown him the red card, Medi merely moved on to another victim - Thierry Henry’s ex-wife...
Outrageous Homes (10pm C4 ) While George Clarke concerns himself with the structure of a home, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is more invested in the interior bells and whistles. Tonight, LLB meets a.