Americans will soon find out how their favorite game show "Deal or No Deal" is played in the Philippines with Kris Aquino as co-host of Howie Mandel when the U.S. program visits the Philippines from April 22 to 25 to tape a special episode as part of its ongoing World Tour.
ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Alou Almaden said American contestants will be playing the game according to the rules of the Philippine version with our own Banker and the 26K girls.
"We are proud and excited that the Philippines has been chosen to be part of the show's world tour," she said. "It will be an opportunity for us to show our creativity in localizing a global hit program and at the same time, showcase the best of our country in the special two-hour episode."
Since its debut in the Netherlands in 2001, Endemol's "Deal or No Deal" is now seen in more than 50 nations globally. In the U.S. version, contestants play and deal to win the top prize by opening 26 briefcases with prizes ranging from 1 cent to US$1M.
The Philippine version, which premiered in 2006, has been a big hit and a top-rater for ABS-CBN. Contestants likewise have to choose among 26 briefcases, held by the lovely 26K girls, with values ranging from P1 to P3M.
Aside from the Philippines, the US version of "Deal or No Deal" will also be taping in Estonia and South Africa. As of press time, the people behind "Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal" at ABS-CBN are busy preparing for the special taping to ensure its success.