Everything you need to know about Deal or No Deal
Series 2 is now over
Last updated 18th Feb 2025
It seems 2023 was the year for TV reboots! Not only did ITV bring back Big Brother, BBC bosses revived 90s gameshow Gladiators, and popular quiz show Deal or No Deal made an emphatic comeback with a new host.
The show was quickly renewed for a second series, which aired between Monday 28th October- Friday 14th February 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the show.
Deal or No Deal celebrity special:
The first celebrity special of Deal or No Deal aired on Sunday 7th January 2024, where Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson took part for charity. Simon won £15,300 for his chosen charity.
Hits Radio presenter Sam Thompson took part in the I'm A Celeb special in 2024.
Is Deal or No Deal back on TV?
The hit show, which aired on Channel 4 between 2005 and 2016, was rebooted by ITV, with bosses securing Catchphrase and In For A Penny host Stephen Mulhern as a permanent host.
Rumours of a rebooted show first started back in January 2023 when The Mirror, revealed following two successful pilot shows, ITV had ordered 20 episodes for the rebooted series with Stephen, which will run across a month in daytime.
An insider told the publication: "Deal or No Deal is such a strong format you don’t want to go fiddling with it. It’s pretty much the same. The boxes are back, the banker is back and the 22 players.
"The only difference is Stephen, which gives it a fresh feel.”
When is Deal or No Deal back on TV?
The rebooted series started on Monday 20th November 2023. Series one was made up on 20 episodes, running until Friday 15th December.
Series two started on Monday 28th October, airing every weeknight at 4pm until Friday 14th February.
Will there be third series?
ITV/STV bosses are yet to confirm if the show has been renewed for a third series.
What time is Deal or No Deal on?
The show airs at 4pm every weekday.
What channel is Deal or No Deal on?
The rebooted series of Deal or No Deal airs on ITV and STV. Episodes are now available on ITVX and the STV Player.
Who hosts Deal or No Deal?
It was announced in early 2023 that Stephen Mulhern would host the show, after he recorded two pilot episodes in December 2022.
Speaking about the rebooted show, Stephen 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."
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment commissioning at ITV added: "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."
How do I apply for Deal or No Deal?
Applications for series one closed on Friday 12th May 2023.
Applications for series two opened on Monday 26th February 2024, with fans being urged to apply online.
Applications close at midnight on Friday 1st November 2024.
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Deal or No Deal Christmas special:
Former football Michael Owen took part in the 2023 Christmas special of Deal or No Deal, which aired on Sunday 17th December at 7pm.
Michael won £4,000 for charity.
How are the boxes allocated?
The contestants are allocated their boxes at random. In a video shared to Stephen Mulhern's Instagram page, he reveals that the contestants are asked to choose a ball out of a bag. All of the balls have a number on them, which correlate to a box, so you would be given the box with the number that you have chosen at random.
When was Deal or No Deal last on TV?
Originally hosted by Noel Edmonds between October 2005 and December 2015, Deal or No Deal saw a chosen contestant being asked to pick one box out of 22, all of which contained cash prizes ranging from 1p and a massive £250,000.
As the game went on, contestants were forced to decide if they wanted to stick with the unknown figure in their own box, or take a cash offer from 'the banker', which could equate to more or less than the figure in their box.
Watch a clip from Deal or No Deal below:
Why did Deal or No Deal get axed?
Channel 4 chose to scrap the show in August 2016 following 13 successful series over 11 years. Since the show ended, many Deal or No Deal themed games have been created on mobile, betting sites and board games.
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