Chaos Erupts on ITV’s ‘Deal or No Deal’ as Michael Owen’s Game Quickly Labelled ‘Horrendous’
Stephen Mulhern Welcomes Michael Owen to Take on the Banker in First Celebrity Special of Rebooted ITV Game Show 'Deal or No Deal'
Michael Owen’s Attempt on “Deal Or No Deal” Takes an Unexpected Turn for Charity
The renowned sports figure, aged 44, took a chance against the Banker in the celebrity special of the classic ITV game show on Sunday (December 17), hosted by Stephen Mulhern, all in support of raising funds for Fight For Sight. Present in the studio were a mix of his friends, family, including Love Island star daughter Gemma Owen, and several familiar faces.
Despite only uncovering one blue box, Michael still had £100,000 in play. Following the initial round, the Banker proposed £1,200 to Michael, an offer he declined. However, some viewers labelled his performance in the round as “horrendous.”
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Expressing their thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan commented: “Well, this is already a horrendous game.” Another remarked: “Well, this is going bad.” A third person stated: “Michael Owen is awful at Deal Or No Deal.” Someone else quipped: “£50K and £75K are gone – Merry Christmas, eh, Michael Owen?”
As the audience tuned in, they appeared delighted to witness the inaugural celebrity edition of the revived show. One enthusiastic fan posted: “It’s the Christmas Special of #DealOrNoDeal. Michael Owen takes the chair.” Another chimed in: “Absolutely! Celebrity Christmas special! #DealornoDeal – can’t contain my excitement! @StephenMulhern.” Someone else concurred: “@StephenMulhern watching #DealOrNoDeal Christmas special.”
Michael ultimately secured £4,000 for his chosen charity. This follows a wave of fan disappointment at the conclusion of Stephen’s recent series, prompting calls for a second instalment of the revival. Originally fronted by Noel Edmonds on Channel 4, the show made its debut in 2005.
Stephen expressed gratitude on Friday (15th December) on X, saying, ‘Thank you all so much for your delightful messages regarding the series! I’m genuinely thrilled that you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have! But fret not, before the year concludes, there’s one more surprise episode coming your way – the Christmas Special! Tune in this Sunday at 7 pm on @ITV and @WeAreSTV!’
Fans were elated by the news of the Christmas special, yet they yearned for more of Stephen on their screens. One enthusiast remarked, ‘Congratulations on a fantastic series. Hoping eagerly for a series 2.
Another individual expressed, ‘I’m eagerly anticipating the Christmas episode! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the series and I’m hopeful for more. It’s revived family time; everyone gathers around the TV, and it’s been a delight.’
However, numerous fans wished for a lengthier run. One viewer lamented on X, ‘I’m utterly disappointed that it’s concluded for now. I genuinely believed it would continue longer. I’ve truly cherished the comeback of such an iconic show.’
Another viewer remarked, ‘Hopefully, there will be another series soon. It felt like it lasted an eternity when it aired on Channel 4, but I understand that was a different era.’ The recent revival of the show spanned 20 episodes across four weeks. There hasn’t been an announcement yet regarding a second series… but we’re keeping our fingers crossed!
