You haven't seen Deal or No Deal like this before. Forget the stage and the glamorous models revealing what is in various briefcases, the game show is trading that in for an island destination and plenty of new wrinkles and twists in a new version that is officially known as Deal or No Deal Island.
Deal or No Deal first premiered on US TV in 2005 and became a hit for NBC. It ran for four seasons before having a revival in 2018/2019. Now, the franchise return to TV for the first time in five years with a bunch of new elements to liven things up for viewers. But at the heart of it all, the contestants and the mysterious banker are still trying to get the best deal for themselves.
Here is everything you need to know about Deal or No Deal Island, from when it is on to the host and to who is competing.
How to watch Deal or No Deal Island
Deal or No Deal Island has concluded its run, but if you missed any of the episodes or want to check it out from the beginning, the entire inaugural season is available to stream to those subscribed to Peacock.
Deal or No Deal Island host
Howie Mandel famously hosted Deal or No Deal when it was in the studio, but now that things have made their way to an island, a new host is taking over — Joe Manganiello.
Manganiello is an actor best known for his roles in True Blood, the Magic Mike franchise and his cameo as Deathstroke in Justice League. This is the first time that he is serving as the host of a game show.
His role will include serving as the "gaming liaison," serving as an intermediary between the banker and the contestants and helping to guide them through the challenges and decisions.
In case you're curious, Mandel is still onboard the new version of the show as an executive producer.
Deal or No Deal Island winner
Thirteen individuals arrived at the island hoping to win a big cash prize, but only one could emerge as the winner of the season. That ended up being Jordan Fowler, who after making a deal with the banker (who turned out to be original Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel) walked away with $1.23 million.
Here are all of the other contestants that participated in Deal or No Deal Island:
- Dawson Addis
- Aron Barbell
- Nicholas Grasso
- Miranda Harrison
- Claudia Jordan
- Alyssa Klinzing
- Rob Mariano
- Kim Mattina
- Amy McCoy
- Stephanie Mitchell
- Jamil Sipes
- Brantzen Wong
Deal or No Deal Island format
Instead of contestants selecting different briefcases to eliminate on a soundstage, Deal or No Deal Island is going to see the iconic briefcases hidden around the island, with more than $200 million split amongst them.
In each episode, contestants will compete in challenges to secure the briefcase that will be used in that night's game of Deal or No Deal. Whichever player ends up with the highest-value briefcase gains immunity and chooses another player to enter "The Temple," where they will play a high-stakes game of Deal or No Deal.
If the player in "The Temple" takes a bad deal, one where the deal they take is less than what is actually in the case, they are eliminated. If the player makes a good deal, one that is more than the value of the case, they get to select who is eliminated from the competition.
The winnings of each game will be added to a group pot that will grow throughout the season. The last player standing will then face the banker to potentially win the biggest prize in Deal or No Deal history.
However, the banker can raise the stakes of the games with different tests of strategy and greed.
Will there be a Deal or No Deal Island season 2?
NBC has already announced that Deal or No Deal Island will return for a second season, though details as to when it will air have not been given.
