Deal Or No Deal is back but in a brand-new setting at MediaCityUK’s dock10, with brand-new prize boxes, a new host, and a new channel in ITV – casting for contestants is now open.
Stephen Mulhern will host the show’s latest iteration, produced by Remarkable Entertainment (a Banijay UK company), with contestants battling it out against the notorious Banker to be in with a chance of winning a life-changing cash prize.
Each week, a contestant is confronted with 22 sealed boxes, each one hiding a different amount of money. Without knowing what each one contains, the contestant must eliminate the boxes, which are opened one at a time, and the amount of money inside is revealed.
Host Mulhern said: “Wow what an opportunity, I’m beyond excited to be hosting the brand-new series. I’ve always been such a huge fan of the show, so much so, I’ve been practising at home with small cereal boxes! It looks so simple but it’s an incredibly compelling game for both those playing and the viewers watching at home. It’s one of the greatest shows of all time and to be the new host is an honour! I can’t wait to get started.”
Tamara Gilder, joint managing director for Remarkable Entertainment, added: “We are thrilled to be bringing Deal or No Deal back. It’s an iconic format – but now on a new channel with a new, fantastic host. We also have a new Banker, but I’m afraid they’re even more awful than the last one.”
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV’s Head of Entertainment commissioning said: “Deal or No Deal is such an iconic format and we are delighted that it will be joining the ITV family. Stephen’s infectious warmth and wit mixed with his natural rapport with members of the public is the perfect combination for this much-loved TV series.”
Casting is now open and people who are interested in applying can do so via dealornodeal.co.uk
Deal or No Deal first launched in 2002 in the Netherlands. It has been commissioned in over 80 territories worldwide with more than 350 productions. Deal or No Deal is a Banijay-owned format.
