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NBC Cancels Popular TV Show After 2 Seasons
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A popular NBC show has been canceled after two seasons.

Deal or No Deal Island is a reality competition show that aired
on NBC in February 2024. Hosted by Joe Manganiello, the show
serves as a spin-off to the Deal or No Deal game show and sees
contestants compete in physical and mental challenges in an
island setting. The second season premiered in January 2025.

Why did NBC cancel Deal or No Deal Island?
Per Deadline, NBC has opted not to renew Deal or No Deal Island
for a third season.

"Deadline understands that the show, a retooling of the classic
Dutch game show, has been canceled at the Comcast-owned
broadcast network," the article notes. "It's not a huge
surprise given that the series, which aired its second season
earlier this year, averaged a 0.24 in the 18-49 demo, per
Nielsen, down from Season 1.

"...Deal or No Deal Island?shook up the original format, which
was based in a studio with a number of briefcases hidden
around an island with more than $200 million in prize money
split between them. In each episode, players compete in
physical and mental challenges to secure the briefcases that
will be used in that night's game. The player who snags the
highest-value case gains immunity and gets to choose a fellow
player to enter The Temple. The chosen competitor must then
play a classic game of Deal or No Deal. If the player makes a
bad deal, they are immediately eliminated. If the player makes
a good deal, the power is in their hands and they get to
select who to eliminate. The winnings from each game are then
added to a group pot that will grow to an exponential value
throughout the season. However, the Banker is always watching
and raising the stakes with tests of strategy and greed."

Deal or No Deal Island is produced by Endemol Shine North
America. Manganiello, Matt Kunitz, Vittoria Cacciatore,
Jeffrey Breeden, Howie Mandel and Endemol Shine North
America's?Sharon Levy, Michael Heyerman, and Sean Loughlin
serve as executive producers.

The first two seasons of Deal or No Deal Island are currently
available to watch on Peacock.



<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2069507-nbc-cancels-popular-tv-show-after-2-seasons>






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