Joe Manganiello, known for his diverse acting roles, is set to host the new action-adventure series, Deal or No Deal Island. The show features 13 competitors, including familiar faces like Survivor's Boston Rob Mariano and The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Claudia Jordan, who used to be a briefcase model on the original series.
In this revamped version of Deal or No Deal, contestants head to a jungle island to take on the Banker, who has hidden briefcases filled with over $200 million in cash across the island. Players engage in weekly challenges to locate the briefcase with the most money, granting immunity and the power to select another contestant to enter the Temple.
Inside the Temple, contestants play a round of Deal or No Deal. If they accept a deal worth less than their selected briefcase, they are eliminated. However, making a good deal allows them to eliminate another contestant without immunity.
The winnings from each game are added to a group pot that grows throughout the season. The last player standing will face the Banker for a chance to win what could be the biggest prize in Deal or No Deal history.
Host Joe Manganiello draws inspiration from past game show hosts like Howie Mandel, Jeff Probst, Joe Rogan, and Dan Cortes. He describes the show as a social experiment filled with high tensions, emotions, heartbreak, and excitement.
Manganiello emphasizes the element of luck in the game, noting the strategic aspect of number selection and contestants' instincts. He teases surprises in store, with unexpected targets and villains emerging as the competition unfolds.
Deal or No Deal Island promises a thrilling experience for both contestants and viewers, with challenges designed to test the competitors' determination. The show premieres on Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBC, offering a blend of entertainment, suspense, and the chance for life-changing winnings.
