The new iteration of one of NBC’s most popular game shows,Deal Or No Deal, was set on a tropical island, and titledDeal Or No Deal Island. The original game show premiered in 2005 and was immediately a huge hit. It ran for seven successful seasons until 2010 and a revival season in 2018. This new version returned in February and was a big hit with the audience.
The new version of the show brought back everything that made the series popular: high-stakes competition, millions of dollars in prize money, and the illusiveDeal Or No DealBanker. This time, thegame was changed by bringing contestants to a mysterious tropical islandwhere they compete against each other in intense physical and mental challenges. Simply put, this version of the show isDeal Or No Dealmeets theunscripted game showSurvivor. WithDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 on the horizon, NBC has released the identities of the new cast.
Rock Carlson
Henderson, NV
At 65 years of age,Rock Carlson is the oldest contestantonDeal Or No DealIslandseason 2. He hails from Henderson, Nevada. Rock will compete against 12 other contestants and the game’s elusive baker for the grand prize.
Maria-Grace Cook
Greer, SC
While Rock is the game’s oldest player, 21-year-old Maria-Grace Cook is the youngest contestant onDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2. Maria comes from Greer, South Carolina. She’s a long way from home and competing against much older players.
Seychelle Cordero
Staten Island, NY
Seychelle Cordero is 31 years old. She comes toDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 from Staten Island, New York. She’ll have to outwit 12 other players, as well as theshrewdDeal Or No Deal IslandBanker, to win the game and the grand prize.
David Genat
Perth, AU
44-year-old David Genat traveled farther thanother contestants, hailing from Perth, Australia. He may be familiar to some viewers ofDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2. In 2019, he was a contestant onAustralianSurvivor: Champions v Contenders,where he made it to day 34. The following year, he returned forAustralianSurvivor: All Starsand won the grand prize and title of sole Survivor.
Courtney Kim
Charlotte, NC
AnotherDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 contestant is Courtney Kim.36-year-old Courtneyis excited about playing the game this season. Courtney hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, to attempt to defeat the Banker and her fellow contestants, under the watchful eye ofcelebrity host Joe Manganiello.
Will Kirby
Los Angeles, CA
51-year-old Will Kirbyis no stranger to reality television. The Los Angeles-based dermatologistwonBig Brotherseason 2. He competed onBig Brother: All Starsand appeared as aBig Brother"neighbor" during season 22. Will even went on to be a jury moderator at the end of multiple seasons of the long-running unscripted show. He’s returning to reality television to try to defeat theDeal Or No DealBanker.
Alexis Lete
Louisville, KY
Alexis Lete is 27 years oldand is excited about being a contestant onDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2. She’s a southern girl who hails from Louisville, Kentucky. She’s about to go head-to-head with 12 other determined contestants and the game’s indefatigable Banker. It’ll be interesting to see how this season’s contestants stack up againstDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 1’s players.
Luke Olejniczak
Eagle River, WI
AnotherDeal Or No Deal IslandIseason 2 contestant is29-year-oldLuke Olejniczak. Luke hails from Eagle Rover, Wisconsin. He now finds himself in a head-to-head battle of wits with his fellow contestants and the game’s Banker.
Sydnee Peck
Redondo Beach, CA
Syndee Peck is a 27-year-oldCalifornia girl. She comes toDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 from Redondo Beach, California. To win the grand prize, Sydnee will have to avoid being eliminated before all the other competitors and will have to outsmart the game’s shrewd Banker.
Parvati Shallow
At 41 years of age,Parvati Shallow is one of the most famous contestantscompeting onDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2. She played four seasons ofSurvivor,even winning the Micronesia season in 2008, and was also a contestant onThe Traitorsseason 2. Since the other players will surely be aware ofParvati’s reputation as a strong competitor, she could have a target on her back throughout the season.
Phillip Solomon
Austin, TX
AnotherDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 contestant is37-year-old Phillip Solomon. He leaves behind his hometown of Austin, Texas to trek to a mysterious tropical island. He will compete against the game’s Banker, while also playing to outlast 12 fellow contestants.
Storm Wilson
Another Austin, Texas resident is25-year-old Storm Wilson. Storm is one of the younger people joining the cast ofDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2. It’ll be interesting to see if Storm and the other player from Austin, Phillip, work together to take down the other contestants as they battle The Banker.
Dickson Wong
Wood River, IL
Another youngDeal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 contestant is24-year-old Dickson Wong from Wood River, Illinois. With several young players in the game, it’ll be interesting to see if they unite against the older contestants, to create a battle of the generations. Dickson will have to outlast 12 other contestants and outsmart the game’s ruthless Banker to win the season.
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Deal Or No Deal Islandseason 2 will premiere in 2025 on NBC.
Deal or No Deal Island
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Deal or No Deal Island revitalizes the classic game show format with a tropical twist. Set on a picturesque island, contestants face heart-pumping decisions as they choose from sealed briefcases scattered across sandy beaches and lush jungles. Each case could boost their potential winnings or crush their hopes with modest sums.
