SABC 1 adds a glitzy Deal or No Deal spin-off to its Saturday night schedule.

A-listers will battle the banker for the benefit of charities in Deal or No Deal Celebrity

Get ready for a double dose of Deal or No Deal on SABC! For the next year, two local versions of the thrill-a-minute television game of chance, hosted by the charming Katlego Maboe, will bankroll the dreams of individuals and communities from across the country.

In its new home on SABC 2, Mondays to Fridays at 18:30, the second season of the massively popular Deal or No Deal South Africa will continue to enrich the lives of ordinary South Africans. Then, on Saturdays at 18:00, beloved Mzansi A-listers will take big risks to boost the bank balances of charities close to their hearts in the brand-new glitzy hour-long SABC 1 spin-off called Deal or No Deal Celebrity.

The big-name stars on Deal or No Deal Celebrity, which kicks off on Saturday, 9 March, include famous actors, television and radio presenters, socialites, comedians, sports stars, social media influencers and other movers and shakers.

Although the premise of the game stays the same, with players being able to win anything between R1 and R 250 000, SABC 1’s glamorous weekly Deal or No Deal Celebrity weekend edition also features a bevy of beautiful “Money Models“.

Like the then little-known Meghan Markle and Chrissy Teigen did in the early days of Deal or No Deal USA, the 20 drop-dead gorgeous Money Models hold shiny, sealed, silver briefcases with undisclosed sums of money. After picking one of these briefcases, not knowing what’s inside, the celeb then opens the others one by one while the mysterious banker tempts them with offers to buy their briefcase. They can accept the banker’s deal at any time or keep their briefcase until the end, running the risk that it contains a much smaller amount of money than they bargained on.

Besides the models, briefcases instead of boxes, and famous faces in the hot seat, Deal or No Deal Celebrity boasts a sleek new set in a different colour palette from the daily show. However, the most significant change is that the celebs will each nominate a different worthy cause to which the money will be donated.

Lala Tuku, SABC’s Acting Group Executive of Video Entertainment, says:

“SABC’s exciting new Deal or No Deal Celebrity spin-off highlights the public broadcaster’s mission to provide world-class entertainment that is positive, aspirational and impactful.”

“We are committed to using the power of television for the greater good of our society. The first season of Deal or No Deal South Africa transformed the lives of more than 250 individuals, with over R5 million won. Now, we’re taking it one step further. Deal or No Deal Celebrity, spawned by a couple of top-rated special season 1 episodes featuring big-hearted celebs playing for charity, will make a substantial difference in many underprivileged communities.”

For LottoStar, the headline sponsor of both the South African Deal or No Deal versions, Deal or No Deal Celebrity is an extension of their passionate Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

LottoStar’s founder and CEO, Tasoulla Hadjigeorgiou, says:

“LottoStar is steadfast in making a positive change wherever it can. Over the years, we have made it our mission to uplift and restore dignity to different communities in South Africa through various initiatives from education, health, sanitation, and community development to environmental projects. Charity is our privilege, not an obligation.”

The daily and weekly South African standalone Deal or No Deal series, produced by Homebrew Films, form part of Primedia Studios’ spectacular 2024 content slate, which includes localised versions of the world’s most successful television formats. Media giant Primedia’s content creation and distribution arm is also the force behind The Masked Singer South Africa and the  upcoming fifth season of MasterChef South Africa. News about more Primedia Studios series on SABC will be released soon.

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