Deal or No Deal disappointment as Stephen Mulhern game show replaced by Tipping Point

Bad news, Stephen Mulhern fans!

Deal or No Deal viewers were handed a huge disappointment last week (February 16) when they tuned into ITV1 at 4pm expecting to see Stephen Mulhern.

When he signed off the previous Friday’s show (February 13), Stephen wrapped up in his usual way, telling fans he would see them soon. Many took that to mean the run would continue the following Monday, but that was not the case.

ITV has now told us the current series has come to an end. But, fear not, there are plans for it to make a comeback…

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The second season of the game show is officially over (Credit: ITV)

Deal or No Deal replaced today

The reboot returned early in the New Year with a batch of new episodes. As a result, viewers assumed Stephen was back with a full series. In reality, ITV was airing the remaining instalments from the end of season two.

That meant there were only 30 episodes left rather than the usual 60. Those final shows finished airing on February 13, bringing the current run to a close and forcing a change to ITV’s afternoon schedule.

Tipping Point replaces Stephen Mulhern on ITV

In its place, hot on the heels of his appearance on The Masked Singer, Ben Shephard is on with Tipping Point. However, it is not a brand-new episode, with the instalments airing now first broadcast back in 2024.
Repeats of Ben Shephard’s Tipping Point air today instead (Credit: ITV)

Stephen confirmed ‘it is coming back’

Fans should not worry about the future of Deal or No Deal, though. ITV has already commissioned a third series, even though an air date has yet to be announced. An ITV insider told us that Deal or No Deal will return “later this year”.

Stephen previously reassured viewers online, writing: “Don’t worry: It is coming back! The Banker’s just gone off on holiday. Again. One of his cruises, I’d imagine, tormenting strangers over the buffet. I’ll let you know when the new series is about to start so you don’t miss a single dramatic moment!”

Viewers were quick to respond with excitement about the show’s return, with many asking how they can apply to be on it and challenge The Banker.

Sadly, however, applications are closed. But season 1 and 2 episodes remain available to stream on ITVX.