Deal or No Deal fans divided as new episodes return to ITV

Paula had a red number in her box the whole time!

Deal or No Deal’s new series returned to ITV yesterday (October 27), and already, viewers have a lot to say.

The hit game show, which is hosted by Stephen Mulhern, saw model and footballer Jamie take home £4,150 after accepting the banker’s offer. However, at the end of his game, he had £10k in his box the whole time.

Today (October 28), Paula became the show’s latest player to attempt to win a life-changing amount of money. Even though its format has remained the same, complaints seemed to pour in over the episode being dominated by “inane chat”.

Paula played on the popular ITV show today (Credit: ITV)

Complaints for new Deal or No Deal episode

“#DealOrNoDeal zzzzzz, come on,” one user wrote X.

“#DealOrNoDeal break already ffs,” another frustrated viewer shared.

“[Bleep] off with the inane chat #DealOrNoDeal,” a third remarked, adding a tired SpongeBob SquarePants gif.

“Why do we always have to listen to contestants saying they know it’s a blue/red or it’s the highest prize #DealOrNoDeal ??? Stfu #fgs it’s a game of random decisions. Clowns,” a fourth said.

“If Paula talks anymore, the game will be over FFS, quit talking and play the [bleep]ing game,” a fifth viewer insisted.

Stephen Mulhern returned as host (Credit: ITV)

‘Rooting for Paula’

However, many were fond of the latest episode, praising Stephen and Paula.

“What could be better than watching #DealOrNoDeal and the Fabulous Dude that is @StephenMulhern,” one said.

“Rooting for Paula on this one!!” another person shared.

“It’s #DealOrNoDeal time with the brilliant @StephenMulhern on @ITV,” a third said.

Another echoed: “Watching best programme #DealOrNoDeal with  @StephenMulhern on @ITV.”

“Go on Paula! #Brum #DealorNoDeal,” a fifth viewer wrote.

In the end, Paula said “deal” on the banker’s offer of £4.5k. In her box, which was number three, however, she had £10k the whole time.