Who Is the Banker on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2?
As DONDI fans know, the Banker is always watching.
Joe Manganiello took on his hosting duties once again in Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, with 14 competitive islanders competing for a life-changing cash prize. Beyond loving reality game shows himself and keeping tabs on everyone, one of Manganiello’s major responsibilities on the show is to act as an intermediary between a mysterious Banker and the Contestants.
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Reality TV veterans Parvati Shallow, Dr. Will Kirby, and David Genat were among the Season 2 Contestants who scoured the private jungle island for hidden briefcases containing up to $200 million in cash prizes. Deal or No Deal Island fans got an action-packed season full of challenges, fiery confrontations, the series’ first showmance... as well as an epic reveal of the new Banker.
Who is the Banker on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2?
The Banker was revealed as none other than Chrissy Teigen in the season finale.
Deal or No Deal Island host Joe Manganiello had previously hinted to NBC Insider that the season's Banker would “make sense,” just like Howie Mandel in the first season. And while her reveal was certainly a surprise, Chrissy's history with the Deal or No Deal franchise, coupled with her unbridled love for reality TV, only confirms that there was no one better for the job.
As Manganiello also previously NBC Insider about Chrissy, "We’ve tried to make a concerted effort to choose Bankers ... that have roots in Deal or No Deal. To choose Bankers that make sense in terms of Deal or No Deal canon. And that’s all I’ll say, because there’s gonna be some fun surprises this year in terms of the Banker and people are gonna learn some things. You’ll just have to hang in there and see what I mean."
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Who was the Banker on Deal or No Deal Island Season 1?
Howie Mandel, the original Host of Deal or No Deal, revealed his identity during the Season 1 finale in May 2024. The season’s winner, Jordan Fowler, lit a flare and signaled the Banker to reveal himself.
“This is the moment where I get to meet the Banker, who has been toying with us this entire game,” Fowler said as Mandel flew in on his helicopter. After defeating Amy McCoy in the final challenge and facing off with the Banker, Fowler ultimately walked away with a whopping $1.23 million.
How to watch Deal or No Deal Island Season 2
Seasons 1 and 2 of Deal or No Deal Island are available to stream on Peacock.
And be sure to check out the Deal or No Deal Island After Show with Boston Rob. Season 1 islander and veteran reality TV star “Boston” Rob Mariano, who also competed on several Survivor seasons and The Amazing Race, sat down with eliminated players to discuss gameplay and drama on the island. The aftershow also aired never-before-seen footage from the show.
