Become the Next Deal or No Deal Contestant

Try Your Luck! Be the First to Take Home a Million Dollars!

Misti Sandefur

Each week, when you're watching Howie Mandel on Deal or No Deal, do you sit in front of the TV and tell yourself, "I can do that?" Sure you can! I'm going to tell you how you can become a Deal or No Deal contestant and be a part of all the excitement on NBC's popular new game show.

The best thing about the game show is you don't have to answer difficult questions - it's all based on luck - choosing the "lucky" number. When you feel luck is on your side here's what you need to do to apply to be a contestant on NBC's Deal or No Deal. First, have a friend or family member help you put together a five minute videotape of you and the supporters that will be going with you. When making your videotape application, start off by telling them your name and your hometown. The next thing you want to do is tell them about yourself (make it brief), and let them know what you would do with the million dollars if you were to be the winning contestant. "There is no 'right' or 'wrong' thing to say on your tape, we just want to get to know you," says NBC.

After making your video application for Deal or No Deal, you will now need to label the tape with your name, address and phone number (make sure it's legible). The tape must be a VHS tape only, and NBC asks that you rewind the tape to the beginning - this could increase your chances of being accepted.

Your next step - complete and sign the application. A recent photo of yourself, and also of your supporters must accompany the application. It is recommended that two photos of each wannabee contestant be sent (one being a close-up and the other being a full body shot). Make sure to label the back of each photo with the person's name and phone number.

To ensure that your gameshow application is not rejected, make sure you have answered every question on the application, make sure your answers are truthful, and be sure to sign the application.

That should take care of everything. Now your final step is to mail the entire parcel to NBC. But first, before you mail that package, you want to make sure each and everything mentioned above is included and done correctly so that you're not rejected. In order to do that I have provided a check-list for you (below). Print this page and check-off (place a check mark on the blank line) each thing that you have done, one-by-one, so you don't miss anything.

___ Put together a five minute videotape.
___ Transfer your videotape to a VHS tape if it is not already on a VHS tape.
___ Label your videotape with your name, address and phone number.
___ Complete and sign the application.
___ Take pictures of yourself and your supporters (one close up and one full body shot).
___ Label the back of each photo with the person's name and phone number.

Now that everything on your check-list is complete, your final step is to place your videotape, application and photographs in a large envelope or box, label the envelope or box and mail it to:

DEAL OR NO DEAL CASTING
PO Box 1916
Culver City, CA 90232

(Note: The old address was 1149 N. Gower, Suite 271, Los Angeles, CA, 90038.)

One final note, according to NBC's Web site, "application materials will not be returned, and there is a limit of one application package per person." If you'd like to find out more about the application process you can visit Deal or No Deal's Web site.

See now, that wasn't so hard was it? Good luck to you with the whole entire process. If you make it on the show, may luck be on your side! By the way, if you do make it on the show, come back here and post your comment to let us all know how you did. You may also be interested in reading How to Get On Wheel of Fortune and The Price Is Right.

Published by Misti Sandefur

Misti Sandefur has been writing content for SEO companies, bloggers, business owners and others in need of content for more than 10 years. In addition to writing for others, she's founder/editor of CoffeeBre...  View profile

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  • Patmaudie5/22/2012

    Hi, my name is Pat and i would like to know if Deal OR NO DEAL is still accepting application. My friend said all that we are watching now are previous shows and there will be no more shows. Is that right? If this is so i would be very disappointed. Will somebody please give me an answer?

  • Alexander5/19/2012

    hello my name is alex and i always wanted to play deal or no deal but never got a chance to play i nee to win some money to make my life better abd to also help my parents. My parents took care of me and raised me as the person iam today and i want to do somethig great for them i wanted to get and application but i dont no how to sign up can you guys help me hope to hear from you soon bye.

  • EVE CORDNER7/3/2011

    PLEASE EMAIL ME AT eve64@btinternet, about how to apply to become a contestant in dealornodeal.

  • EVE CORDNER7/3/2011

    i am in L ONDON uk I WANT TO APPLY TO BECOME A CONTESTANT IN DEALORNODEAL PLEASE HELP HOW i CAN GO ABOUT IT.

  • EVE CORDNER7/3/2011

    I APPLIED TO BECOME A CONTESTANT IN DEAL ORNODEAL ,ITS NOW SIX YEARS GONE BY BUT i HAVE NOT GOT ANY ANSWER why?

  • EVE CORDNER7/3/2011

    I want to become a dealornodeal contestant how can I go about it I live in London Uk , please help me.

  • Rick Lorenz6/12/2011

    hi ricks my name im 48 years old single dad 3 kids 1 with down syndrome live on a cares pention so as you proberly can understand i dont have a whole lot of time or money to realy injoy life i would love the oppertunity to go on your show win or lose its still a experiance yours truely rick lorenz

  • megan blattner1/22/2010

    hello all, im megan blattner! Most people live from paycheck to paycheck, as do i(well not really, actually my husband does. im the stay at home mommy!! has anyone seen daycare prices lately... geeeez. i can't really afford to work...if that makes any sense at all!). theres a MILLION of ways how anyone could use one MILLION dollars or much less five dollars. i could sit here and name all the million things i would buy or ways to make all around me happy! my father always told me not to spend my money in one place! i think more or less it would be an honor to be on this game show. really..if i had to choose what i would spend the money on it would be starting my own business (not sure just yet of what it would be but oh yeah it will happen some day.)and of course the best education for my children!!!!! anyway, my email address is meganblattner@live.com. im only putting my email on here because other people are!

  • Samantha campbell1/17/2010

    Hi, My name is Samantha campbell. I don't know if deal or no deal reads this, but it is my dream to be a contestent on your show. I watch it all the time. I can use the money for alot of the things, but tyhe most important is my fiancee and I are engaged to be married in May. And we would love to have the money to buy our first home so our kids can have a place to grow up in. And I would use the money to help my business. The other thing I would use the money for is to help find 2 of my sisters that I have never got to meet. I have 2 younger sisters that I have never seen, and I would love to have some money to help look for them. Well if anyone reads this pleas consider me as a contestent, my email is angelandbuttrfly@aol.com

  • Jessica Gero9/6/2009

    Hi, my name is jessica and i want to be on deal or no deal more then i have ever been, i am 18 years old,jobless and most recentlt found a place to live ,for a year i was homeless, with no family,i belive i deserve to be on deal or no deal because i have accomplished more in my life at 18 then anyone else has i am strong willed and try my hardest. you will be hearing from me soon. I will hopefully be the nexy contest on deal or no deal. P.S I LOVE HOWIE!

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