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Deal or No Deal contestant loses £100k as host Stephen Mulhern speaks out

A Deal or No Deal contestant, Sonia, lost out on £100,000 after taking the banker’s offer and ending the game early.
Viewers and fans expressed shock and sympathy after the £100k prize remained in play but was not claimed.
The potential £52,670 offer was disclosed as what the banker would have offered if Sonia had continued to a next box.
The incident occurred during the ongoing rebooted Deal or No Deal, now hosted by Stephen Mulhern on ITV1.
Host Stephen Mulhern publicly commented on the tense moment after Sonia missed out on the jackpot.
The new series’ branding emphasized high tension with real offers and a waiting Banker, echoing classic jeopardy.
Sonia’s experience adds to the show’s long history of dramatic endings since its 2005 Channel 4 debut.
The reboot maintains Noel Edmonds’ legacy as the original host, with Mulhern taking the reins in the reboot.
The article notes the show’s social media amplification, with fans flocking to platforms like X (Twitter) to react live.
Daily coverage framed Mulhern’s comments as part of a broader push to revive the series with heightened drama and audience engagement.

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