What to Watch Saturday: Zumba prostitution ring in ‘true story’ Lifetime movie
Here’s what’s on TV tonight.
‘Queen Elizabeth II: The Woman Behind the Crown’ (8 p.m., The CW)
Another special on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
‘Let’s Get Physical’ (8 p.m., Lifetime)
This new Lifetime ripped-from-the-headlines movie is based on the true story of Zumba fitness instructor Alexis Wright, whose side gig was running a prostitution ring in Kennebunk, Maine. Wright was at the time seeing an insurance salesman/private investigator, and allegedly shared videos of her clients’ romantic encounters with him. According to an in-depth 2013 Vanity Fair article about Wright, it was her “meticulous record-keeping” and the existence of “The List” (of clients) that caused her story to go viral in 2012.
In the movie version, Sadie (Jenna Dewan from “The Rookie”) by day teaches fitness and dance to soccer moms, but by night runs a sophisticated prostitution ring with a customer list that includes prominent men in the community. After an anonymous tip, authorities raid her studio, leading to Sadie’s indictment and leading everyone in the small town wondering who exactly was on the client list.
It’s produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, and their eldest son, Michael Consuelos (“Riverdale”), also stars.
‘Saturday Night Live’ (11:30 p.m., NBC)
Megan Thee Stallion does double duty tonight, hosting and performing.
Some programming descriptions are provided by networks.
