Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 Finale: Alexis Lete’s Disappointment
The season 2 finale of Deal or No Deal Island delivered a dramatic twist for Alexis Lete, whose shot at the coveted $12 million in the Banker’s Temple was thwarted by her ally, Phillip Solomon. On March 25, 2025, Solomon made a pivotal decision during the final challenge, opting to give David Genat the highest value case instead of the lowest, dashing Lete’s hopes in the competition.
Controversial Alliances and Betrayal
Despite being aware of Genat’s prior victory on Australian Survivor, Lete and other contestants continued to back him—this contradicted previous agreements aimed at preventing winners from other reality shows from progressing further in the game. In a candid interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lete expressed her feelings of betrayal:
“I felt betrayed by them and I was upset with what they ended up choosing to do, considering they told me that the last people they want to win this is Dr. Will or Parvati because they’ve already won a show. And once they found out that David has won a show, they continued to allow him to win this show.”
She added:
“There’s no difference between him and Dr. Will or Parvati, which is why their actions were very disappointing to me.”
Lete, who navigated her way through the game by maintaining direct gameplay, narrowly missed competing for one of the largest prize pools in network television history, finishing just steps away from the ultimate reward.
Determining the Outcome: A Game-Changing Distribution
The final challenge of Deal or No Deal Island hinged on how Solomon distributed cases among the contestants, with Lete’s chances resting on him handing a low-value case to Genat. However, in a pivotal moment, Solomon referenced the case by saying to Lete, “This case is yours,”while secretly passing Genat a case of equal value.
This critical decision immediately sealed Lete’s fate, preventing her from advancing to the finale. During a subsequent bus ride back to the contestant accommodations, Lete recounted her shock upon learning the details of Solomon’s choice. When she asked fellow contestant Dickson Wong about the case values, the revelation of Solomon’s actions unfolded as they traveled back to their hotel.
The Final Interaction and Frustration
During their last conversation in the competition, Lete confronted Solomon about his reasoning, to which he suggested he believed “maybe David would choose a different case.”This explanation came off as inadequate and contributed to Lete’s growing frustration.
Understanding Contestant Dynamics
Lete and Solomon had forged a partnership early in the competition, with their bond strengthening as they successfully navigated numerous challenges together. Solomon managed to secure $75,000 prior to his exit from the main game, retaining significant influence up until the decisive excursion, where he assured Lete, “Girl, don’t even worry, I got you.”
Throughout season 2, Lete’s openness about her strategy and consistent adherence to her plans distinguished her from seasoned competitors like Parvati Shallow and Dr. Will Kirby.
Aftermath and Current Contestant Standings
With Genat’s historic win of $5.8 million, he has now emerged as the most successful contestant in the show’s history, surpassing all prior game show records for prize money on network television. Reflecting on her feelings during the interview, Lete remarked:
“At first, I was excited for David. And after hearing that he’d already won Survivor and knowing that there were more lies told and knowing that people continued to support David even though they found out this big news, I am going to sit there bitter. I’m not happy for David anymore.”
Financial factors heavily influenced Lete’s sentiments, particularly considering Solomon was aware of her own financial situation at the time of his decision. Lete indicated that she needed time to process the loss and reconsider any potential friendship with Solomon, stressing the gravity of the opportunity she missed to secure life-altering winnings.
Fans can catch all episodes of Deal or No Deal Island season 2 via streaming on Peacock.