[STAGE of Two] was a program that was broadcast live, not pre-recorded. This was done so the audience could see that the acting segment was performed in a single, continuous take, proving it was authentic and not edited together from multiple attempts to get a perfect version.
That was precisely why Astrid had agreed to appear on the program. Since it was broadcast live, every moment would be captured on camera. If Valentine tried to deliberately make him look bad, the evidence would be there for everyone to see. No matter how large Valentine's fanbase was, Astrid was confident that if he remained professional and composed, he could defend himself against any underhanded tactics.
