Dr. Phil - Season 11 - Eps 108: Exclusive: The Man behind the Manti Te’o Girlfriend Hoax
Manti Te’o’s 2012 football season inspired many sports fans when, despite the reported deaths of his grandmother and girlfriend, the Notre Dame linebacker earned a Heisman Trophy candidacy and a shot at a National Title — but when reports surfaced indicating his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, never existed, the athlete became the subject of ridicule and speculation. Te’o claims he was duped into falling in love with Lennay, whom he had never met. In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the mastermind behind the hoax, breaks his silence for the first time. Dr. Phil delves into the path that led to this scheme, and the many twists and turns taken along the way.
About Dr. Phil
Title: Dr. Phil
First Air Date: 2002-09-16
Last Air Date: 2023-05-25
Status: Ended
Rating: 4.683/10 (from 63 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 22
Total Episodes: 3566
Network: Syndication
Genres: Talk
Production Companies: Peteski Productions, Harpo Productions, Stage 29 Productions
Synopsis
Using the power of television, Dr. Phil McGraw presents compelling stories about real people with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, stripping away the shame and embarrassment that too often keep people from seeking help. Its a show that is suppose to help people with their problems and to find a solution on live TV .
Cast
Phil McGraw
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