The intent... (Score 1)

From the Sky article...

"But most of the audience thought it was filmed live - so that was mission accomplished."

Sorry, their intent was to deceive the audience all along. Besides, regardless of what the announcers may have attempted to convey the Chinese television feed did not have any caption indicating the images were simulated.

Whether or not the cat was let out of the bag after the fact, the deception was in poor taste. It reflects on China as a host nation and can only perpetuate the reservations many hold against the Chinese government.

The worst part is, I don't understand the need for the deception in the first place...