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‘Kontraktor’ grills Anthony Jennings about regrets, lies and ghosting in Lie Detector Challenge

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749567282682Kontraktor-grills-Anthony-Jennings-about-regrets-lies-and-ghosting-in-Lie-Detector-Challenge-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>Anthony Jennings walked into the Lie Detector Challenge room with his usual cool energy, but even he wasn’t shy to admit he was nervous. &quot;Oo naman,&quot; he said when asked if was feeling jittery as the polygraph machine was being prepped. But ready or not, it was time to take the hot seat. In &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito">Incognito</a>,&quot; Anthony plays Tomas Guerrero, the Kontraks&#x27; street-smart, funny guy who is always quick with a comeback. And true to character, he tried to dodge the pressure with his punchlines in this challenge, but the machine wasn’t about to let anything slide, and neither was the Kontraktor himself, Ian Veneracion, who served as the interrogator.<div><iframe width="927" height="521" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XiiglIDpvtE" title="ANTHONY JENNINGS - INCOGNITO: The Lie Detector Challenge" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>The challenge started off light, with Anthony confirming his full name, birthday, and profession, each answer passing through the machine without issue until the questions began to shift gears. When asked whether he considers himself a good actor, Anthony answered with a confident “yes,” and the polygraph backed him up with a clear confirmation, and when Ian followed up with a slightly trickier question,“Kumpara sa lahat ng kasama mo dito sa show, sa tingin mo ba ikaw ang pinakamagaling na artista?” Anthony quickly answered “no,” which the machine also marked as truthful. In his typical humor, he turned to Ian and said, “Ikaw ang pinakamagaling,” prompting Ian to throw back a playful, “Wow... sipsip.”When asked, “Meron ka bang role na pinagsisisihan mo?” Anthony replied “wala,” saying he believes every role has its own value and contributes to his growth as an actor, but the polygraph disagreed. He was more direct, though, when it came to the question of whether he’s ever secretly disliked a co-star, giving a simple “yes” that was confirmed to be honest.He burst into laughter when Ian asked him to share the craziest comment he’s ever received, pointing out that was against the rules since the game was supposed to include yes-or-no questions only. So, Ian quickly pivoted to a more fitting one: “Nalulungkot ka ba kapag may nagba-bash sa’yo?” to which Anthony said “Siyempre,” and the polygraph backed him up. Ian teased him further when the machine suggested he was lying about not having a fake social media account, but Anthony brushed it off and instead admitted that he does check fan pages dedicated to him from time to time.He didn&#x27;t hesitate to confess that he’s been in a physical fight before, adding that he regretted it, which prompted Ian to respond with a quick, “Good boy,” in approval. When asked if he had ever used his celebrity status to get out of trouble or gain any advantage, Anthony said “never,” and the polygraph confirmed that his answer was true.Things got a little more personal in the love department, but Anthony remained honest throughout. He answered “no” when asked if his heart is happy and if there’s someone making him happy, and both responses were confirmed by the machine. When the question turned to whether he had ever ghosted anyone, he again answered “no,&quot; then added with a chuckle that “Ako ang na-ghost.” He admitted to having his heart broken but insisted he had no regrets when it comes to love, something the machine flagged as a lie, making him pause and rethink whether there might have been something he just hadn’t thought about.Anthony tried to play it cool when asked if he had ever stalked an ex-girlfriend online, answering “no” at first, but then caved with a guilty smile and a sheepish “yes&quot; as he clarified that it was just occasional scrolling, leading to Ian teasing him with a deadpan “Sa presinto ka na magpaliwanag.”The challenge wrapped up on a more heartfelt note as he proudly said he&#x27;s happy to be part of &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito">Incognito</a>,&quot; and even more so to play Tomas. And when he said these, no polygraph was needed to prove that he meant every word.

Anthony Jennings faces the Kontraktor and the polygraph in a no-escape Lie Detector Challenge.

Anthony Jennings faces the Kontraktor and the polygraph in a no-escape Lie Detector Challenge.