Deal or No Deal viewers perform U-turn as contestant Nicole wins £16k after bad start to the game
She'd have won BIG if she'd had the nerve to stay put, though…
Deal or No Deal, hosted by the fabulous Stephen Mulhern, returned to our screens today (November 5), with player Nicole stepping up to play the game and take on The Banker.
However, less than halfway into the ITV show, Nicole had already taken out a huge number of the high red boxes, with the £10k, £50k and the £100k box all falling in quick succession.
Left with just the £75k and nothing more than £5k at the halfway point in the game, viewers all had the same ominous prediction – that it was “game over” for poor Nicole.
Deal or No Deal today – ‘game over’ for Nicole
At the start of the show, Nicole revealed she had a series of lucky numbers that she’d stick to throughout her game. She also brought along an array of good luck charms, and a crystal that she clutched throughout the show.
However, after opening the big reds, her gameplay was quickly mocked by critical viewers watching at home.
“Here we go again….crystals and tut……it’s a game of random chance love!” said one. “Not working out, this game is it?” said a second. A third added: “No number is lucky – it’s a number!”
Another thought that perhaps Stephen was a “bad luck charm”, commenting: “Some bad juju on this show lately. Everyone takes out the big numbers first. Maybe Stephen is a bad luck charm.”
“She should’ve dealt at £3,750,” another commented. “Here comes the greed,” said another as Nicole played on.
What did Nicole win today?
Nicole ended up taking out the 1p in the next round, though, with The Banker offering to pay her £6,470 for her box. She turned down the offer and played on – with £5, £10, £50, £4k and £75k left on the board.
The next box Nicole opened was £10, followed by the £4k. The Banker then upped the offer to £15,800 – which Nicole decided to accept as she took The Banker’s deal. However, she had to play on to see what happened. Next, Nicole took out the £5 box. This left £75k and £50, with The Banker revealing he’d have then offered Nicole £38,750 for her box.
Then it was time to open her box and see what she’d brought to the table. With Nicole barely able to look, Stephen Mulhern did the honours, opened her box and revealed she had the £75k in her box.
Viewers react
“It was there the whole time!” declared one viewer. “OMG Nicole I’m gutted for you,” said another.
However, others U-turned on their earlier predictions as Nicole took home nearly £16k. One pointed out: “£16k in the hand is not a bad sum of money.” Another agreed and added: “Congratulations on 16k, Nicole!” “That £16k was real money,” another viewer said, backing her decision to deal as the game wrapped.
Deal or No Deal is on weekdays on ITV1 at 4pm
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