Deal or No Deal is officially making a comeback!
The popular game show series is being revived with Howie Mandel reprising his gig as host.
CNBC announced that the show will return to primetime TV after originally airing from 2005 to 2009 on NBC. The network also revealed the series’ premiere date: Wednesday, December 5.
According to the network, the revamped version of the game show will “continue to offer up a high-pressure, high-stakes game of risk and reward” with some exciting new twists.
The host took to social media to share his excitement, posting on Twitter, “I am so thrilled to announce that the all-new #DealOrNoDeal is premiering DECEMBER 5 on CNBC!”
CNBC chairman Mark Hoffman said, “Today’s announcement confirms our deep commitment to primetime, strengthening our line-up, by adding one of the most successful game shows of all time along with the popular, original host, Howie Mandel.”
Produced by Truly Original, contestants on Deal or No Deal will play for a top prize of $1 million, taking their chances on 26 sealed briefcases full of cash.
I am so thrilled to announce that the all new #DealOrNoDeal is premiering DECEMBER 5 on CNBC!
Follow @dealnodealcnbc for tons of behind-the-scenes content while we’re filming! pic.twitter.com/1CsACPg9q9— Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) July 24, 2018
