Pilgrims are the bread and butter of the Dream Factory. Here at Deal or No Deal we value our audience because without them we wouldn’t have a show! Our Pilgrims act as a 23rd contestant, lending support and playing a vital role in every game.

We now have a Pilgrim of the Day who brings Box 23 to the Pound Table so we spoke to Val about her recent pilgrimage.

Where have you travelled from today? 

A little village called Clutton seven miles from Bristol.

Why have you come down to be a Pilgrim at the Dream Factory?

To see it and be a part of it, it’s exciting!

What do you think of our Deal or No Deal audience team?

Oh great, they put you in the mood straight away for having a good time.

Do you feel a part of the contestant’s game and which emotions do you go through when you are watching the show live?

All of them, you definitely feel a part of their family.

What do you think of Noel?

I think he’s great, don’t know of any other presenter who could do it so well. Known him since his Mr Blobby days, I think he has got better and more handsome.

What do you think of The Banker? Do you boo or cheer him?

Sometimes I cheer him if I think it’s a very good offer, but think on the whole it’s a boo.

Would you recommend being in the audience to your friends and family?

Oh definitely, definitely!

Sum up your Deal or No Deal experience in three words…

Exciting, enthralling and ambiance.

If YOU want your chance to be Pilgrim of the Day, request your FREE audience tickets today >>>

We asked YOU for your Love Messages and you didn’t disappoint. Lots of you got involved by tweeting, emailing, commenting on our Blog and Facebook page. We loved reading ALL the messages but here’s a small selection to help celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Twitter

@mrsessex48 @dealornodeal Gerry 30 years together they said it wouldn’t last. love you xxxx #LOVEHQ

@ATP_3 @dealornodeal Roses are red, boxes are too, @OfficialBanker I for one, really love you!

@LordMcLennan @dealornodeal love my beautiful wife Paige together 10yrs Married 6yrs, #LoveHQ

Facebook

Clare M: #LoveHQ To my darling John and my 2 beautiful babies, Ciarán and Olivia, I love you more than life itself, all my love Clare (mummy) xxxxx

James W: To my love Emma Dykes, will you marry me? Deal or No Deal x

Trina H: Be my Valentine Noel !

Blog

Catherine M:  I love you Ian Moate thank you for the 10 years of marriage, I could not have picked a better hubby than you. Now be quiet I am watching deal or no deal xxx

Vivienne S: Sending all my love to my fabulous husband. He is the cutest man who makes me laugh and makes me feel great every day. 9 years together.  Love him to bits. XXX

Welf: Sending all my love to my wife of 33 years and thanking her for two fantastic children, and we now also have a fabulous granddaughter, how lucky am I. Best wishes

Email

Hi
Please could you tell my husband of 45 years that I love him very much and will do so until the end of time, he is my soul mate and friend. His name is Graham and I am Patricia. We watch the show every day and if we are away it is either recorded or watched via 40D

Thank you very much

Roop Singh from Leeds became the seventh person to bag £250K from The Banker and only the second ever male Quarter Millionaire in our eight year history.

Watch his exclusive interview with Miss Payment here >>>

It was a precarious game which saw brave Roop go all the way to the end to despite having just £5, £100, £500, £1,000 and the £250,000 in his last five boxes! And with the additional twist of box 23, Roop almost walked away with an incredible £500,000!

Ropp, 54, who was joined in the Dream Factory by his wife and one of his daughters, is a Sikh storyteller and lay priest. Roop said of his win “The night before my game my daughter quite innocently said ‘Dad, I want confetti’. When I was offered £46K all I could think of was ‘Dad, I want confetti’ and I said ‘No Deal’. I still cannot fully remember what happened next but I do remember the confetti and everyone hugging and congratulating me.”

Roop’s intention to go all the way was clear from the start as he ploughed through his game, at times even forgetting to answer The Banker’s all important question ‘Deal or No Deal?’. In the first five rounds, the highest offer from The Banker was £10,000, with the Banker at one point claiming that Roop would never make it all the way as he was taking out too many reds!

As it was a special themed show, Roop had the opportunity to take part in a challenge that saw him fire an arrow at the lovers’ heart meaning he won not only a holiday but also the opportunity to finish his game one box at a time for his remaining 5 boxes. Going on to take out £1,000, £5 and £100, Roop received an incredible offer of £46,000 which despite his family’s advice, he turned down.

With £250,000 in one box and £500 in the other, the Dream Factory waited with bated breath as Noel revealed the contents of Roop’s box. The confetti fell and the Dream Factory erupted in celebration as the quarter million was shown to be in Roop’s box, but the game was still not complete. With the new addition of box 23, containing five possible outcomes, players can, if they calculate that it could potentially advantage them, buy box 23 to double their winnings, take home an additional £10,000, get their money back, half their winnings or leave with nothing. Meaning for the first time ever, we could have been crowning our first ever £500,000 winner or see the biggest loss in the show’s history.

Roop felt that four of the five outcomes would be worth purchasing box 23 for, however his family finally managed to dissuade him, which was just as well for The Banker as when the contents of Box 23 were revealed, if Roop had purchased it, he would have doubled his winnings!

Since his win, Roop says he has bought a few presents for his family and friends and a bike for himself, so he can cycle the coast line of Britain later this year. He also plans to donate money to the charities he supports.

Have you fallen in love with Deal or No Deal all over gain during Love HQ?

Under the watchful eye of Manager Mr Val Entine (aka Noel!) the staff of Love HQ (aka the players!) have been working overtime to make sure that no one in the world feels unloved at this special time of year.

Take a look behind the scenes >>>

Read about all the games so far >>>

Watch ‘Hot Rod’s’ Love Tips >>>

Read more about Roop and watch his exclusive video interview >>>

Don’t forget to LIKE Deal or No Deal on Facebook and FOLLOW @DealorNoDeal on Twitter for all the latest news.

Deal or No Deal is the place for LOVE this Valentine’s Day, as LOVE HQ, the celestial sorting office in the clouds, ensures that love finds a way to you!

Watch the video trailer here >>>

Under the watchful eye of Manager Mr Val Entine (aka Noel!) the staff of Love HQ (aka the players!) are working overtime to make sure that no one in the world feels unloved at this special time of year.

Love is also spreading to the pilgrims as each day we welcome back couples who found love on Deal to hear their personal love story.

Even The Banker appears to have been struck by cupid’s arrow as he offers players the chance to fire an arrow at the lovers’ heart to try and win a holiday and even the game play advantage of proceeding one box at a time if still in live play at 5 box.

Join us at Love HQ as we prepare for our busiest time of year. Could cupid be a lucky charm for our players chasing that elusive £500,000 jackpot? Will Box 23 play a part in the romance?

Deal or No Deal: Love HQ 10th – 16th February on Channel 4.

The Deal or No Deal team are excited to announce that we have returned to record series 10!

REQUEST TICKETS HERE >>>

We look forward to welcoming you all to our new studio within the south west’s biggest dedicated production space – The Bottle Yard, which has been custom built to house the show you all know and love.

We are also pleased to announce that we can now offer you a free parking space which we hope will ensure your visit is not only immensely entertaining but also hassle free!

So don’t delay, apply today, to be a pilgrim and come and experience the thrill of seeing Channel 4’s biggest show recorded.

Watch a personal invitation from Noel Edmonds to be one of our infamous Pilgrims HERE >>

On the 1st January 2014, the Dream Factory changed forever! The Banker’s Mother thought her son had been far too mean last year, so if he promised to be good, The Banker could have a belated Christmas present. The Banker agreed and made a pledge to be good, so he was given his Christmas present in the form of a 23rd Box.

The independent adjudicator randomly fills Box 23 with the following five options:

•    Double
•    +£10K
•    Money Back
•    Half
•    Nothing

The player has the option to buy Box 23 with whatever they win during the game, so potentially there is a huge £500K up for grabs.

Watch our video, which explains all you need to know about Box 23 >>>

This is what you lovely lot have been saying about Box 23 online:

On Facebook:

• Wayne Stephen Hill “I wonder who will be the first half a millionaire, from winning the 250k and doubling it.”

• Harris Hussain “WOW”

• James William Lines “more boxes = more money”

On Twitter

• @lulaJ “LOVE the new format on @dealornodeal, who dares definitely wins! #box23”

• @TegenRoberts “I’m liking box 23! New studios looking great too! Happy new year @dealornodeal x #dealornodeal”

• @RJoeMcStenhouse “Box 23 rules! @dealornodeal #box23”

• @ChrisJW1987 “Love this new twist with Box 23. Should make it interesting for @OfficialBanker in the coming weeks. #dealornodeal”

On the Official Forum:

•    OneBoxGame “Overall, I was a bit sceptical at first. But the whole idea of box 23 has grown on me, and I now think it brings a welcome fresh element to the game.”

•    Welf “What about box 23 what a fab idea and another first for deal. I’m looking forward to the next few games now”

Joey was the first contestant to buy Box 23, watch his exclusive interview here >>>

The Dream Factory has a slightly different feel to it and… WE LIKE IT!

The contestants in the wings can now let us know if they would Deal or No Deal by pressing a button to turn on a light! And there’s a stats board which serves as a permanent reminder that The Banker’s paid out over £36M!

That’s not all! The Banker’s got a very special gift from his mummy and he can’t wait to open it. New assistant ‘Miss Payment’ placed the gift on a podium. The gift is currently hidden under a cloth and will not be revealed until New Years Day!

What is it all about? Don’t miss a second of Deal or No Deal this week…

The makers of Deal or No Deal are making a fun and brand new general knowledge quiz show!

As a contestant, you’ll be competing in rounds of general knowledge questions and be in with a chance of winning a big cash prize!

They’re looking for fun, lively, confident and quick-thinking contestants who think they’ve got what it takes to win. To apply for the show, complete an online application form… HERE!

Deal or No Deal: Christmas Stars airs Tuesday 31st December, 7pm on Channel 4

‘Tis the season to be jolly, so come and spread some festive cheer with a one-off Christmas special episode of Deal or No Deal, as an unsung hero of the community has the opportunity to walk away with up to £250k!

It could be an extra special Christmas this year for 29 year-old Community Support Officer Ian who has been handpicked to play Deal or No Deal. Ian from Somerset is a true role model who goes above and beyond to help his community. He is a fan of the show and deserves some seasonal good cheer.

After a surprise visit from Noel, Ian has been invited along to the Dream Factory for a special one-off game where he will be taking on The Banker in the hope of winning a life-changing amount of money. Joining Ian in the wings will be his friends, family and colleagues to give him support and advice along the way.

Tune in 31st December this year for a special one off show. Deal or No Deal: Christmas Stars gives our unsung hero a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t miss it!