Spencer Matthews to test if he is a psychopath in new Channel 4 documentary

Spencer Matthews, the former Made in Chelsea star who is 37, has announced a one-off Channel 4 documentary to determine whether he is a psychopath. The program will place his personality under scrutiny in what producers describe as one of television’s most extreme psychological experiments, sparked by friends and family who have suggested he displays traits associated with the condition.

Matthews will participate in the special as cameras document his responses to a variety of tests and scenarios designed to illuminate his empathy, impulse control and decision-making under pressure. The project arrives amid public interest in personality tests and the extent to which self-assessment can reveal underlying mental health dynamics.

Alongside the Channel 4 work, psychology experts point to a widely used online assessment from Psychology Today that invites the public to test their own tendencies. The self-contained quiz is free to take and comprises 20 statements to which respondents answer agree or disagree. At the end, participants receive a score on a 0-to-100 scale, along with a description of what the result might imply.

The Psychology Today tool reports that the average score is around 54. Scores are grouped to indicate levels of antisocial tendencies: 0–19 suggests few or no antisocial traits and higher empathy and consideration for others; 51–74 indicates some antisocial tendencies; and 87–100 signals several signs of psychopathy. The site emphasizes that psychopathy exists on a spectrum and that even those with higher scores may not be clinical psychopaths. If someone does score highly, the guidance includes seeking professional help, reducing substance use and engaging in prosocial activities to foster empathy.

The resource notes that it is not a diagnostic instrument and that actual diagnosis requires thorough clinical evaluation. It also references prominent diagnostic work associated with the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), a tool used by clinicians to assess levels of psychopathy in a professional setting.

For many readers, the takeaway is not a verdict about any individual but a reminder that traits such as shallow emotions, manipulation, or lack of empathy can appear across a spectrum. Mental health experts caution that self-administered tests offer a snapshot rather than a definitive diagnosis, and they encourage seeking professional assessment if concerns arise.

The Channel 4 project underscores a broader public interest in understanding personality and mental health through media formats. Viewers will be watching not only to learn about Matthews’ self-exploration but also to see how such explorations intersect with real-world behavior and decision-making. In health and psychology circles, the emphasis remains on qualified evaluation, evidence-based understanding of personality, and pathways to support for those who identify troubling patterns in themselves or loved ones.