When Deal or No Deal was a game show, fans wanted to know how much money quitting the show cost Howie Mandel and how he felt about his bosses. Then, Deal or No Deal Island was created and became a hit reality show. In fact, Deal or No Deal Island quickly became one of Peacock’s best shows for many reasons.
Before Deal or No Deal Island’s second season premiered, there were headlines about Dr. Will Kirby and Parvati Shallow joining the show’s cast. On top of the Survivor Hall of Famer and Big Brother’s most iconic player becoming a major part of the show, there are many other reasons why Deal or No Deal Island is great. In fact, there are so many reasons why Deal or No Deal Island is spectacular that every reality show junkie should be watching.
Dr. Will Kirby’s Reality TV Return Is Even Better Than Expected
In 2002 and 2006, Dr. Will Kirby was so entertaining during Big Brother 3 and Big Brother 7 that he is still widely considered the best Big Brother star ever. As a result, it has been sad that Dr. Will didn’t compete in any reality shows for many, many years.
Then, it was announced that Dr. Will would be competing in the second season of Deal or No Deal Island and many fans were excited. Still, even though Dr. Will’s fans had big hopes for his reality TV return, the truth is that viewers could easily have been disappointed. After all, the expectations for Dr. Will’s reality TV comeback were so great that it would be hard for anyone to meet them.
Despite how high the expectations for Dr. Will were, he managed to do something that nobody could have predicted. Dr. Will somehow manage to be even better than expected and any reality TV fan who hasn’t been watching absolutely should be.
Dr. Will’s brilliant DONDI tenure began with him debuting wearing a full tuxedo. A truly incredible moment that was extremely daring, Dr. Will introduction to the game was the exact opposite of what most reality TV legends try to pull.
Which Celebrities Have Played Deal or No Deal Island | |
|---|---|
Claim To Fame | Celebrity |
Survivor Hall of Famer | “Boston” Rob Mariano |
The Real Housewives of Atlanta/The Celebrity Apprentice | Claudia Jordan |
Big Brother Icon | Dr. Will Kirby |
Survivor Hall of Famer | Parvati Shallow |
Australian Survivor Legend | David Genat |
Former Miss Indiana USA/Professional Wrestler | Alexis Lete |
Most reality show legends, like Dr. Will, try to downplay how big of a threat they are when they enter a new game. Dr. Will instead opted to immediately place himself above everyone else he was playing the game with.
Dr. Will even went so far as to openly mock the other players for the paltry one-dollar briefcase that had been won the day before. Adding insult to injury, Dr. Will wagged a one-dollar bill in front of the other competitors in a perfect reality TV moment. As hilarious and fantastic as that moment was, Dr. Will had so many more tricks up his sleeves.
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Once he finally fully joined the season’s other competitors, Dr. Will took center stage and spoke at length about life and the game. Though Deal or No Deal Island fans only got to see and hear fragments of what Dr. Will said, those snippets were mind-blowing in the best way.
It would be absolutely amazing if Deal or No Deal Island’s production team released more footage of Dr. Will’s speech on YouTube. Considering how entertaining the footage of Dr. Will’s speech that fans saw was, it seems safe to assume that the rest would be fantastic too.
Most notably, Dr. Will took the opportunity to call Parvati Shallow out as a Survivor Hall of Famer during his speech. It was a perfect example of how Dr. Will peppers everything he says with little tidbits that cause chaos for everyone around him.
After Dr. Will entered the game, he continued to create a series of amazing reality TV moments. One example of that was the amazing moment when Dr. Will identified himself as the biggest threat in the game and then immediately mispronounced Joe Manganiello’s name.
Longtime fans of Dr. Will’s also were shocked to see him actually try during an excursion after tanking every challenge he has ever been a part of on purpose. Dr. Will has also notably been throwing out a series of Easter eggs and references to things completely outside the game.
No matter how long Dr. Will does or doesn’t last in the game, there is no doubt that he is reality TV gold. The team behind Deal or No Deal Island did something brilliant when they got Dr. Will to join the show. Considering how spectacular Dr. Will has been, reality TV junkies should be praying that this is only the beginning of his comeback.
Parvati Shallow And David Genat Continue To Prove Why They Are Elite Reality Show Players
When a reality TV star earns legendary status, that puts them under a lot of pressure to live up to their reputation. When Parvati Shallow competed during the second season of The Traitors, she never seemed to get on firm footing and many fans were disappointed she got banished so early. Thankfully, Parvati and David Genat have shown why they deserve their reputations during the second season of Deal or No Deal Island.
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During Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, Parvati showed what makes her an exceptional strategic and social player in several ways. The most obvious example of that is the fact that Parvati formed the “Family” alliance with David and Dickson Wong.
Another key to Deal or No Deal Island’s success as a show is the excursions. As Survivor challenges have become the weakest part of that show, Deal or No Deal Island has embraced excursions that are exciting and cause drama and strife among the players. Other reality shows should follow Deal or No Deal Island’s example in that regard.
However, the best example of what makes Parvati a reaity TV superstar is how she handled Courtney “CK” Kim. Observant enough to recognize that CK wanted control of the game, Parvati had a late night conversation with CK and turned that to her advantage.
While pretending that she was filled with regret over a decision in the game, Parvati gained favor with CK by blaming her. As Parvati was smart enough to recognize, CK would feel like she had a lot of power in the game if Parvati blamed her. That would make CK associate Parvati with feeling good and that made the move brilliant for Parvati.
During Deal or No Deal Island Season 2’s first episode, David revealed what makes him a reality TV powerhouse. As other players rushed to grab briefcases, David held back and observed to gather as much information as possible. As a result, David was able to see the value of the briefcases that other players grabbed.
Ultimately, David’s observation at that moment didn’t help him at that moment, since the other players switched briefcases. However, having the kind of foresight that allowed him to not rush in is what makes David a reality TV winner.
It also has to be noted that David knows how to use his natural attributes to advance him in the game. Throughout the season, David has used his size and charisma to have other players looking up to him.
Deal Or No Deal Island’s Casting Department Is Truly Fantastic
Throughout Deal or No Deal Island’s first two seasons, the show has featured several former reality TV legends. That said, the show has mostly featured reality TV virgins. Since fans go into each season excited about seeing the returning players, some people seem to be sleeping on how amazing the show’s first-time reality stars have been.
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During Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, fans were introduced to Seychelle Cordero. A reality TV superstar in the making, Seychelle has been absolutely amazing so far for two reasons. First off, Seychelle has been hilarious as she has thrown out one amazing one-liner after another. Arguably more importantly, Seychelle comes across as both very entertaining and utterly genuine. All anyone has to do is see Seychelle talking about her castmates to recognize that she doesn’t hold back with her opinions.
Phillip Sologmon is the kind of inspirational figure that reality shows are built for. A first-generation American whose Caribbean family he inherited a stutter from, Phillip has achieved much more in his life so far than most people do in a lifetime. A motivational speaker, fitness trainer, and reality TV star with two Master’s degrees, Phillip used his charisma and knowledge to become an English teacher who made a difference in the world.
Dickson Wong had the most remarkable game of Deal or No Deal in the franchise’s history. Able to come across as absolutely fearless as he played that game, Dickson then shocked his castmates by targeting Storm Wilson. As was revealed on Deal or No Deal Island, Dickson also has a truly incredible life story that only serves to make the person he has become even more admirable.
These are only three examples of what makes Deal or No Deal Island’s cast can’t miss for reality show fans.
Joe Manganiello Has Quickly Become One Of Reality TV’s Best Hosts
When it was announced that Joe Manganiello was the host of Deal or No Deal Island, he seemed like a strange choice. A famous actor who previously seemed like he had no connection to reality TV, there didn’t seem to be an obvious reason why Joe was chosen for the role.
As it turned out, however, the team behind Deal or No Deal Island clearly knew what they were doing. Now, Joe brings an edge to Deal or No Deal Island that is extremely welcome for viewers.
Seemingly the kind of person who is naturally competitive, Joe often seems like he wants to join in the competition. As a result, Joe seems to take glee in challenging the cast of Deal or No Deal Island. Still, viewers can also tell Joe is rooting for the players when he seems excited when the banker makes big money offers. That combination of challenging and supporting the players simultaneously makes him the perfect host for Deal or No Deal Island.
