Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Kris co-hosts special episode of US ‘Deal’
Americans will soon see 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 US 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.
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.
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.
