November 7th 2024.
Fans of the popular game show Deal or No Deal have been expressing their disappointment with the new format. The show, which originally aired from 2005 to 2016 on Channel 4 with host Noel Edmonds, was recently revived by ITV with Stephen Mulhern as the new host.
In its original run, the show had a jackpot prize of £250,000, which was won by nine contestants over 11 series. However, upon its return, viewers noticed a significant change - the maximum prize was now only £100,000. Not only that, but the amounts of money available on the famous red side of the board were all considerably lower.
This change has led viewers to believe that the show has lost its charm and excitement. One Reddit user argued that the show "doesn't work anymore" because of this, noting that the old show had higher amounts of money such as £10k, £15k, and £250k, while the new show only has £7.5k, £25k, and £100k. They also pointed out that the offers from the banker now mostly range from £1-3k, making it difficult for contestants to win any significant amount of money.
Viewers have also noticed a trend of lower prize pots across multiple game shows on the channel, likely due to budget cuts. This has led to many believing that the show is now "failing" and has lost its appeal.
Some have also pointed out that the change in presenters, from Noel Edmonds to Stephen Mulhern, has also had a negative impact on the show. A former contestant on the original series even commented that "the show just isn't the same without Noel."
Interestingly, the British version of Deal or No Deal is not the only one to be affected by the cost of living crisis. The Australian edition has also decreased its jackpot significantly.
Although the new format has divided viewers, it has still proven to be a success. In fact, the revival was recently renewed for an extended second run by ITV, which will also include four celebrity specials.
For those who are still interested in watching the show, it is still airing on ITV1 and ITVX.
It's worth noting that this isn't the first time the show has undergone changes. When it first aired in 2003, the prize was a whopping $2million, but as the number of episodes increased, the prize decreased to $200k. The show was eventually scrapped in 2013 but was later picked up by Channel 10 in 2024 with a jackpot of $100k and no opportunity to win a car like in previous versions.
Despite the criticisms, the show has proven to be a success and has even been renewed for an extended run. So, whether you're a fan of the new format or not, there's still plenty of Deal or No Deal to go around.
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