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Deal or no Deal reaches 500

The cult TV phenomenon Deal or No Deal celebrated its 500th show on 29th June 2007. Presenter Noel Edmonds had some surprises in store to commemorate the milestone episode. The fortunate contestant taking the ‘walk of wealth’ on the special programme played for the biggest jackpot ever - the top prize available is £500,000!

Noel and the enigmatic Banker welcomed an entire studio audience of past players to cheer on the contestant for the 500th show. All the show’s much loved characters were back, including 24 year old Welsh lass Laura Pearce who is the only person lucky enough to win the jackpot of £250,000. Other favourites include 1p club founder Nick Bain and Deal or No Deal’s longest serving contestant Lucy Harrington who went on to win just £5. Courageous players such as the show’s very own poet laureate Morris Simpson and ‘Bunney’, who challenged the banker and walked away with £110, 000 also returned to the studio to cheer on the player for the 500th show.

On this momentous occasion we even heard from The Banker who commented:

"I remember each and every one of the 500 verminous individuals who have dared to crawl before me. I remember fondly the shattered lives and broken dreams. I love it when they weep, you know. There's nothing like a hollow sob. Such good times.

Then of course…there's some I'd rather forget. And one in particular….<cough>…..she who shall not be named. Oh, the absolute horror of it. Confetti makes me ill now. I'll never, ever be able to attend another wedding. And I used to go to plenty because the food’s free.

Er..anyway…happy birthday to me. I am expecting gifts from viewers. Expensive gifts. Or maybe…photographs…I'll leave it with you."

What will he say when the show hits 1,000?