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How Does 'Deal or No Deal Island' Work? Rules Revealed & Game Explained for New NBC Series

The new NBC reality competition series Deal or No Deal Island is premiering TONIGHT and the rules are going to be completely different than the original game show.

Joe Manganiello is hosting the new show and original host Howie Mandel has already explained why he won’t be back, though he is serving as the executive producer.

The new show will follow 13 contestants, including some famous faces, who will be vying to get their hands on valuable briefcases hidden on the elusive Banker’s private island.

So, how do the contestants actually win money? And how much money is on the line?

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Where Is Howie Mandel? Original Host Explains Why He Didn't Return for 'Deal or No Deal Island'

The new series Deal or No Deal Island is premiering TONIGHT (February 26), but you won’t see Howie Mandel as the host.

The beloved comedian served as host of the NBC game show for seven seasons and the old episodes continue to air as reruns on various TV networks.

Now, a new twist on the show is being introduced for Deal or No Deal Island. While Howie will serve as executive producer on the series, he is not hosting. And he has explained why.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

'Deal or No Deal Island' - Meet the 13 Contestants, Including 'Survivor' & 'Real Housewives' Alums!

Deal or No Deal Island is premiering on Monday (February 26)!

The show is being hosted by Joe Manganiello.

Contestants will be vying to get their hands on valuable briefcases hidden on the elusive Banker’s private island. In addition to the contestants, models Ben Crofchick and Kamari Love join the cast as the Banker’s Assistants – hired to keep a watchful eye on the valuable briefcases hidden throughout the island and assisting with the cases in each pivotal game of Deal or No Deal.

The 13 contestants include a reality TV legend from Survivor, and an original Deal or No Deal briefcase model and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star.

The show premieres at 9:30 p.m. ET before moving to its regular timeslot at 10 p.m. ET on March 4 on NBC. All episodes will be available next-day on Peacock. It was also executive produced by Howie Mandel.

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'Deal or No Deal Island' - 13 Contestants Revealed, Including 'Survivor' & 'Real Housewives' Fan-Favorite Players!

Deal or No Deal Island is coming!

The new immersive twist on Deal or No Deal is set to premiere on February 26 at 9:30 p.m. ET before moving to its regular timeslot at 10 p.m. ET on March 4 on NBC, and will be hosted by Joe Manganiello. All episodes will be available next-day on Peacock. It was also executive produced by Howie Mandel.

Contestants will be vying to get their hands on valuable briefcases hidden on the elusive Banker’s private island. In addition to the contestants, models Ben Crofchick and Kamari Love join the cast as the Banker’s Assistants – hired to keep a watchful eye on the valuable briefcases hidden throughout the island and assisting with the cases in each pivotal game of Deal or No Deal.

The 13 contestants include a reality TV legend from Survivor, and an original Deal or No Deal briefcase model and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star.

Click through to see the full cast…