However, the show has been a ratings hit, reaching 13.7 million viewers across the season, meaning the broadcaster was quick to announce a renewal, which also includes four celebrity specials.<\/p>\n
Mulhern, who will be returning as host, said: \u201cI am absolutely over the moon that Deal or No Deal is returning to our screens. The response has been incredible, and series one was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I loved it!\u201d<\/p>\n
![\"Stephen](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/dealornodealsr102-1-cb22efd.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"\u00a9Remarkable")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>He continued: \u201cThe contestants were a fantastic bunch facing the banker, and our new batch of players need to hold their nerve if they want to walk away with the huge jackpot!<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s such a phenomenal show, and I\u2019m absolutely chuffed to bits that we\u2019re going to be doing it all over again. I can\u2019t wait to get back to that studio!\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning at ITV, added: \u201cWe are delighted the ITV viewers loved the new series of Deal or No Deal, it was a triumphant return for this thoroughly enjoyable game show.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a fantastic format that is both heartwarming and captivating, and with Stephen at the helm, it\u2019s the perfect combination.\u201d<\/p> As it did previously, and as it continues to do in other territories, the series sees contestants opening red boxes with varied amounts of money inside, trying to win a life-changing cash prize.<\/p>\n However, the \u2018Banker\u2019 offers them another amount that they can walk away with immediately, which changes depending on how their game is going.<\/p>\n Casting for the new season will open soon, and those looking to apply can do so now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n