Deal or No Deal fans thrilled as former gameshow legend makes epic return

27 February 2024 , 04:34

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Deal or No Deal Island fans rejoice as famous gameshow alum returns for spin-off series (Image: NBC)

As spin-off Deal or No Deal: Island kicked off its season premiere, fans were thrilled as former Deal or No Deal model Claudia Jordan returned for the series.

Monday evening fans rallied for Claudia as she made her iconic return to the show to compete in the spin-off series joining 13 other contestants ready to compete in intense challenges on the banker's private island. As a former model for case #1, Claudia knows all the ins and outs of the show watching from the sidelines for years and is ready to take on the game with all of her inside knowledge.

During her iconic introduction, Claudia said: "I was a model on Deal or No Deal. I've sat and watched hundreds of people play witnessing lives changed in an instant. I wanted to trade places with them sometimes." She added: "Front to back, I know the game of Deal or No Deal so we coming for you Mr. Banker Man. We coming for you."

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Claudia was previously a model for Deal or No Deal (NBC)

Claudia was previously one of the gorgeous models on the gameshow, alongside the likes of Meghan Markle, announcing the sums in the mystery boxes for contestants from 2005 to 2009. Since then, she has starred in a number of reality television shows including The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Celebrity Apprentice, Cocktails with Queens, The Price is Right, and even hosts her own talkshow Tea-G-I-F.

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And now at 50 years old Claudia is ready to test out her mental and physical capabilities as she and her fellow contestants jetted off to an exclusive private island to compete for up to $200million (£157.7million).

During the first episode, Claudia thrived as she expertly navigated the first physical challenge trekking through the tropical forest and waded through muddy waters in search of the hidden briefcases. And while the show has just kicked off, Claudia seems to have already won over viewers and her fellow players.

Following Claudia's first appearance on the series fans took to X, formerly Twitter, rejoicing over the return of the former Deal or No Deal alum and raving over her timeless beauty. One viewer wrote: "I’m hyped that Claudia Jordan is on here, especially since she’s one of the OG models. Hope she goes all the way." Another added: "Well I'm glad @claudiajordan is safe for the most part.... cuz she's always an winner!" And a third said: "OMG.... @claudiajordan definitely looks AMAZING for sure! I mean seriously...."

Caroline Gaspich