Stephen Mulhern is “beyond excited” to be hosting the ‘Deal or No Deal’ reboot.
Stephen Mulhern is ‘beyond excited’ to be hosting the ‘Deal or No Deal’ reboot
The series, originally presented by Noel Edmonds, 74, on Channel 4 from 2005 to 2016, is coming back after a seven-year break and will be shown on ITV, with Stephen saying he has already been practising his role fronting the show by using cereal boxes at home in place of its famous red ones.
‘Catchphrase’ presenter Stephen, 45, said about how he has always been a “huge fan” of the show: “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.”
ITV’s head of entertainment commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said about the show’s comeback: “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.”
The gameshow saw contestants choosing one of 22 boxes, each containing 1p to £250,000, with The Banker increasing tension by calling in on his red telephone and offering cash for the contestant’s box regardless of what is inside to try and block them from taking home the jackpot.
Its new version will follow the format, but will also see “a brand-new setting with brand-new prize boxes and a new batch of contestants”.
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