ITV and ITVX confirm the return of "Deal Or No Deal"

ITV's ITVX recently unveiled details about the return of "Deal Or No Deal." Casting is now open to individuals interested in applying via dealornodeal.co.uk.“We are thrilled to be bringing Deal or No Deal back," Tamara Gilder, Joint Managing Director for Remarkable Entertainment, said. "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.”

"Deal Or No Deal" will be produced by Banijay UK company, Remarkable Entertainment and commissioned by Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning and Joe Mace, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, ITV.  The executive producers working on the title are Tamara Gilder and Cat Lawson, joint MDs of Remarkable Entertainment (a Banjay UK company). Natalka Znak is CEO of Remarkable Entertainment, with Claire O’Donohoe as Chief Creative Officer. 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. Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment commissioning 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."

Featuring new host Stephen Mulhern, the title will take place in a new setting. The show stars contestants as they battle it out against the notorious Banker to be in with a chance of winning a life-changing cash prize, in a nail-biting game of nerves and intuition.  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.  Pressure mounts as the player is tempted by the notorious Banker to accept an offer of cash in exchange for what might be inside their box. As long as the larger cash prizes remain unchosen, the Banker’s offers will get higher. But that can all change in an instant if a big cash prize is unveiled.

“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," Mulhern said. "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."