The highly anticipated finale of Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, titled The Final Deal, aired on March 25, 2025, marking the culmination of a season filled with strategic gameplay and intense challenges. David Genat emerged victorious, securing a staggering $5.8 million—the largest cash prize ever awarded in network television history.
As the finale approached, David faced significant pressure, competing against Alexis Lete, who had previously returned from a challenge with a total of $5.5 million. To stand a chance against the Banker, played by Chrissy Teigen, David had to ensure that his final case—delivered by Phillip—held more than $1.8 million. When the case revealed $2 million, he solidified his spot for the final showdown in the thrilling game.
The Final Rounds: A High-Stakes Showdown
With 26 cases up for grabs, David picked case number 18 and started eliminating options in a methodical manner. By focusing on numbers that held personal significance, he successfully removed predominantly low-value cases in the initial round. After this round, Chrissy Teigen proposed an offer of $230,000, which David turned down, determined to aim higher.
The second round revealed two high-value cases, prompting Chrissy to enhance her offer to $499,000. However, David’s resolve remained firm, as he turned this offer down as well.
“Australian Dave, don’t be a b*tch mate,”Dr. Will quipped, referencing an earlier moment.
David retorted candidly:
“Mama didn’t raise no b*tch, Joe.”
As the excitement built, David engaged fellow contestants in his decision-making process. With suggestions from Dickson about selecting cases 10 or 13 and Parvati mentioning her birthday number 21, David skillfully navigated the rounds. With strategic choices, he kept high-value prizes on the board, including the top $12,232,001 prize. Chrissy’s offers escalated to $994,000, and later to $1,523,000, yet David remained steadfast in his pursuit of a record win.
Despite warnings and advice from host Joe Manganiello and others, David declined numerous enticing offers, stating, “What’s meant for me is meant for me.” As he advanced to the later rounds with limited high-value cases remaining, tension mounted.
A Record-Breaking Victory
In rounds six and seven, David maintained his laser focus. He opened case 17, prompted by a gut feeling, revealing a low amount. In response, Chrissy offered an impressive $3,870,01, which he again declined. Remaining amounts on the board included $25, $75, and the grand prize of $12,232,001.
In the climactic final round, David selected one last case. When Ben opened it, revealing $25, Chrissy presented her final offer: $5.8 million. Joe reminded David of the historical significance of accepting this offer—the highest sum ever won on network television. If he declined and his own case held just $75, the loss would be monumental.
After a tense moment of consideration, David accepted the Banker’s offer. Upon opening his case, he discovered it contained $75, validating his choice. In his concluding confessional, an overcome David reflected:
“I actually can’t even believe it. I knew I had it. I was feeling my dad was in there with me, God was in there with me.”
The stunning finale of Deal or No Deal Island is now available for streaming on Peacock.