Joe Manganiello To Host ‘Deal Or No Deal Island’ As Ex Sofia Vergara Works With Alum Howie Mandel On ‘AGT’

In an exciting development in the world of TV game shows, NBCUniversal announced on Wednesday that Joe Manganiello is set to host Deal or No Deal Island, a captivating spin on the iconic game show originally hosted byHowie Mandel.

This thrilling new competition will take 13 daring contestants to a remote private island, where they will embark on a season-long adventure to win substantial cash prizes. Participants will face a series of exhilarating challenges, mind-bending dilemmas, and the classic game of Deal or No Deal in a tropical setting.

As the contestants strive to outsmart the elusive banker, Manganiello will step into the role of the charismatic host, guiding the gameplay, communicating the Banker’s offers, and assisting the players in making nail-biting decisions.

Corie Henson, EVP of unscripted content at NBCUniversal Entertainment, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “The role of Deal or No Deal host has always been held by someone charming, hilarious, and devastatingly handsome. When we took the show out of the studio and transported the game to the Banker’s island, Joe was the obvious choice. He loves all kinds of games, lives for adventure and isn’t afraid to stare down a snake or two to help players win a life-changing payday and, hopefully, beat the Banker at his own game.”

On the island, several mysterious briefcases will be concealed, each containing millions in prize money. In every episode, contestants will compete to seize the highest-value briefcase, granting them immunity and the power to select a fellow player to enter “The Temple.” Inside this high-stakes arena, they must engage in a riveting game of Deal or No Deal. Ultimately, the last player standing at the end of the season will confront the