The new iteration of one of NBC's most popular game shows, Deal Or No Deal, was set on a tropical island, and titled Deal Or No Deal Island. The original game show premiered in 2005 and was immediately a huge hit. It ran for seven successful seasons until 2010 and a revival season in 2018. This new version returned in February and was a big hit with the audience.
The new version of the show brought back everything that made the series popular: high-stakes competition, millions of dollars in prize money, and the illusive Deal Or No Deal Banker. This time, the game was changed by bringing contestants to a mysterious tropical island where they compete against each other in intense physical and mental challenges. Simply put, this version of the show is Deal Or No Deal meets the unscripted game show Survivor. With Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 on the horizon, NBC has released the identities of the new cast.
Rock Carlson
Henderson, NV
At 65 years of age, Rock Carlson is the oldest contestant on Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. He hails from Henderson, Nevada. Rock will compete against 12 other contestants and the game's elusive baker for the grand prize.
Maria-Grace Cook
Greer, SC
While Rock is the game's oldest player, 21-year-old Maria-Grace Cook is the youngest contestant on Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. Maria comes from Greer, South Carolina. She's a long way from home and competing against much older players.
Seychelle Cordero
Staten Island, NY
Seychelle Cordero is 31 years old. She comes to Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 from Staten Island, New York. She'll have to outwit 12 other players, as well as the shrewd Deal Or No Deal Island Banker, to win the game and the grand prize.
David Genat
Perth, AU
44-year-old David Genat traveled farther than other contestants, hailing from Perth, Australia. He may be familiar to some viewers of Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. In 2019, he was a contestant on Survivor: Champions v Contenders, where he made it to day 34. The following year, he returned for Australian Survivor: All Stars and won the grand prize and title of sole Survivor.
Courtney Kim
Charlotte, NC
Another Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 contestant is Courtney Kim. 36-year-old Courtney is excited about playing the game this season. Courtney hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, to try to defeat the Banker and her fellow contestants, under the watchful eye of celebrity host Joe Manganiello.
Will Kirby
Los Angeles, CA
51-year-old Will Kirby is no stranger to reality television. The Los Angeles-based dermatologist won Big Brother season 2. He competed on Big Brother: All Stars and appeared as a Big Brother "neighbor" during season 22. Will even went on to be a jury at the end of multiple seasons of the long-running unscripted show. He's returning to reality television to try to defeat the Deal Or No Deal Banker.
Alexis Lete
Louisville, KY
Alexis Lete is 27 years old and is excited about being a contestant on Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. She's a southern girl who hails from Louisville, Kentucky. She's about to go head-to-head with 12 other determined contestants and the game's indefatigable Banker. It'll be interesting to see how this season's contestants stack up against Deal Or No Deal Island season 1's players.
Luke Olejniczak
Eagle River, WI
Another Deal Or No Deal IslandI season 2 contestant is 29-year-old Luke Olejniczak. Luke hails from Eagle Rover, Wisconsin. He now finds himself in a head-to-head battle of wits with his fellow contestants and the game's Banker.
Sydnee Peck
Redondo Beach, CA
Syndee Peck is a 27-year-old California girl. She comes to Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 from Redondo Beach, California. To win the grand prize, Sydnee will have to avoid being eliminated before all the other competitors and will have to outsmart the game's shrewd Banker.
Parvati Shallow
Los Angeles, CA
At 41 years of age, Parvati Shallow is one of the most famous contestants competing on Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. She played four seasons of Survivor, even winning the Micronesia season in 2008, and was also a contestant on The Traitors season 2. Since the other players will surely be aware of Parvati's reputation as a strong competitor, she could have a target on her back throughout the season.
Phillip Solomon
Austin, TX
Another Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 contestant is 37-year-old Phillip Solomon. He leaves behind his hometown of Austin, Texas to trek to a mysterious tropical island. He will compete against the game's Banker, while also playing to outlast 12 fellow contestants.
Storm Wilson
Austin, TX
Another Austin, Texas resident is 25-year-old Storm Wilson. Storm is one of the younger people ing the cast of Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. It'll be interesting to see if Storm and the other player from Austin, Phillip, work together to take down the other contestants as they battle The Banker.
Dickson Wong
Wood River, IL
Another young Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 contestant is 24-year-old Dickson Wong from Wood River, Illinois. With several young players in the game, it'll be interesting to see if they unite against the older contestants, to create a battle of the generations. Dickson will have to outlast 12 other contestants and outsmart the game's ruthless Banker to win the season.
Contestant |
Age |
Hometown |
Rock Carlson |
65 |
Henderson, NV |
Maria-Grace Cook |
21 |
Greer, SC |
Seychelle Cordero |
31 |
Staten Island, NY |
David Genat |
44 |
Perth, AU |
Courtney Kim |
36 |
Charlotte, NC |
Will Kirby |
51 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Alexis Lete |
27 |
Louisville, KY |
Luke Olejniczak |
29 |
Eagle River, WI |
Sydnee Peck |
27 |
Redondo Beach, CA |
Parvati Shallow |
41 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Phillip Solomon |
37 |
Austin, TX |
Storm Wilson |
25 |
Austin, TX |
Dickson Wong |
24 |
Wood River, IL |
Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 will premiere in 2025 on NBC.

Deal or No Deal Island
- Release Date
- January 13, 2024
- Showrunner
- Matt Kunitz
- Directors
- Joe Guidry
Cast
- Joe Manganiello
Deal or No Deal Island revitalizes the classic game show format with a tropical twist. Set on a picturesque island, contestants face heart-pumping decisions as they choose from sealed briefcases scattered across sandy beaches and lush jungles. Each case could boost their potential winnings or crush their hopes with modest sums.
- Franchise(s)
- Deal or No Deal
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- Peacock
- Main Genre
- Game Show
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