Undercover High (Canadian TV series)

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Undercover High is a Canadian youth comedy series, which premiered on YTV in 2014. [1] A hidden camera prank show, the series staged pranks on students at high schools. [2]

The series was produced by General Purpose Entertainment, and hosted by Lisa Gilroy, who was also a host of YTV. [3]

Gilroy received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Host in a Children's, Preschool or Youth Program or Series at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards in 2015, [4] and the series was nominated for Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards.

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