Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal is a game show broadcast by ABS-CBN, based on the worldwide franchise Deal or No Deal. The game show was originally hosted by Kris Aquino from its premiere in 2006 until 2009, and was revived in 2012 with Luis Manzano as its host until 2016.
Overview[]
The first season premiered in June 5, 2006, of the show was supposed to be a three-month stint, to give way to another Endemol-produced program Pinoy Dream Academy, but its immense popularity caused the show to be extended to a nine-month-long season, the first season concluded with 190 episodes on February 23, 2007. The second season premiered in June 11, 2007, and was supposed to end in September 21, 2007, of the same year. Once again, the show's success amongst viewers resulted in an extended season, a new timeslot on September 24, 2007, and lead programming for the evening news; the second season concluded with 155 episodes on January 11, 2008. After a six-month hiatus, the third season of the show premiered in July 28, 2008, and became the first to also be broadcast on TFC's North American feed. The third and original series of the program ended on March 27, 2009.
After a nearly three-year hiatus, the show returned on February 25, 2012, with Luis Manzano as host. Original presenter Kris Aquino further elaborated that she could not host the show as she was having earlier due to her upcoming commitments with Kris TV and taping conflicts with Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw. Considered as a continuation of the original series, this fourth season lasted until September 28, 2013, and had noticeable changes in game play, and in scheduling, airing only on Saturdays, as opposed to weekdays like the previous three seasons. The fifth season of the show premiered on February 9, 2015, after numerous teasers hinting of the show's return, with further changes to game play (to be mentioned below). On January 25, 2016, Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal become Barangay edition. The fifth season ended on March 4, 2016.
On July 29, 2025, it was announced through a teaser that the show will return with Manzano reprising as host.[1]
References[]
- ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (July 29, 2025). Luis Manzano set to return as host of 'Kapamilya Deal or No Deal'. INQUIRER.net.