Deal or No Deal (Australian game show)

Deal or No Deal
The words "Deal or No Deal" in yellow and black over an orange metallic background
GenreGame show
Based onMiljoenenjacht
by Banijay
Presented byAndrew O'Keefe (2003–2013)
Grant Denyer (2024–present)
Narrated by
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons12
No. of episodes2,323
Production
Production locationsGlobal Television studios, South Melbourne, Victoria (2003–2013)
Docklands Studios Melbourne (2024–)
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time
  • 44–52 minutes (weekly format)
  • 22–26 minutes (daily format)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release13 July 2003 (2003-07-13) –
4 October 2013 (2013-10-04)
NetworkNetwork 10
Release29 January 2024 (2024-01-29) –
present
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Deal or No Deal is an Australian game show which originally broadcast on the Seven Network from 13 July 2003 to 4 October 2013, hosted by Andrew O'Keefe. On 29 January 2024, a reboot series premiered on Network 10, hosted by Grant Denyer. It was the first international version of the game show, after the original Miljoenenjacht from the Netherlands.[1] It was the first of the versions to use the Deal or No Deal name.

Many changes were made to Deal or No Deal during its run. These included, among others, changing from a weekly format to a daily format, which resulted in the reduction of the top prize from $2,000,000 to $200,000 in 2004; interactive features inviting home viewers to play along with "Double Deal Friday"; and additional special features added to the game (such as "Double or Nothing" and "Super Case"). The show included many special episodes including several hour-long prime-time specials (such as the "Test of the Psychics Special" and the "Unluckiest Players Special") and the successful Dancing with the Deals which occurred in conjunction with Dancing with the Stars.

No new episodes were produced between October 2013 and September 2015, with only repeat episodes airing at 5:00 pm weeknights during this time period. It was announced in March 2014 that no new episodes would be produced,[2][3][4] and in August 2015 it was announced that the show, along with Million Dollar Minute, would be axed and replaced by a new one-hour game show titled The Chase Australia.[5]

In October 2023, it was announced that Network 10 would be reviving the series in 2024, with new host Grant Denyer.[6] The revived version of the game show airs at 6:00 pm weeknights following the flagship 5:00 pm edition of 10 News First and as the lead-in program to The Project starting on 29 January 2024.[7] This new format features 22 numbered briefcases instead of the traditional 26.[8] The top prize for this edition is $100,000.[9]


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  1. ^ Idato, Michael (7 April 2003). "Switched on - Television news". The Guide. The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. More reality games on the way. Retrieved 11 November 2021 – via NewsBank.
  2. ^ Knox, David (10 February 2014). "No deal for Deal". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  3. ^ Knox, David (19 March 2014). "No Deal says Andrew O'Keefe". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  4. ^ Knox, David (22 April 2014). "Will Andrew O'Keefe host a late-night show?". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  5. ^ Vickery, Colin and Duck, Siobhan (30 August 2015). "Channel 7 shelves next series of House Rules and replaces Million Dollar Minute in major revamp". news.com.au. Sydney: News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Paramount Upfront 2024: Grant Denyer to host Deal or No Deal on 10 in 2024". Mediaweek. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  7. ^ Laidlaw, Kyle (17 January 2024). "10 burns off new GLADIATORS; brings forward SURVIVOR & DEAL OR NO DEAL". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  8. ^ Knox, David (25 January 2024). "Ready to Deal, Denyer finds his groove in game shows". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  9. ^ Laidlaw, Kyle (18 December 2023). "AIRDATE | Rebooted DEAL OR NO DEAL hosted by GRANT DENYER to return in February". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 22 May 2024.