Stephen Mulhern Corrects Contestant After Being Invited to Her Wedding on “Deal or No Deal”

TV presenter Stephen Mulhern found himself at the centre of an unexpected — and rather amusing — moment during a new episode of Deal or No Deal on November 10, when one of the contestants invited him to her upcoming wedding. However, what started as a sweet gesture quickly took a humorous turn after the bride-to-be accidentally misspelled his name on the invitation.

A Wedding Invitation on the Hot Seat

In what may be a first for the revived ITV series, contestant Maz arrived at the famous red boxes with something unusual — a wedding invitation addressed to Mulhern himself. Maz, who explained that she was soon to marry her partner Chris, revealed that she had been saving and playing for extra wedding funds.

During their cheerful introduction, Maz introduced Stephen to Chris, who was watching proudly from the sidelines. “He’s the love of my life,” Chris said warmly, to which Mulhern replied with congratulations before joking about joining them on their big day.

When Maz formally handed him the envelope, she explained:

“A while ago we were talking about weddings, and I said, ‘Why don’t you come?’ You said: ‘If I’m free, I actually will come.’ So here you go.”

Mulhern graciously opened the invitation — but his trademark quick wit soon surfaced.

“When you’re doing the names on the tables, only if you can,” he quipped, “it’s Stephen, not Stephan. Just a little thing — like my name.”

The audience burst out laughing, while Maz playfully apologised. Mulhern, still smiling, thanked her for the thoughtful gesture, adding:

“Thank you for the invite — that will be amazing.”

According to Metro UK, this light-hearted exchange perfectly captures the presenter’s “warm but cheeky humour that has become central to the show’s appeal” (source: Metro, 2025).

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Viewers React — and So Does The Banker

As Maz took her seat to play, viewers immediately flooded social media with reactions. One amused fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“Yeah, like he’s actually going to the wedding!”

Another joked:

“I reckon Maz and her fella will have Mulhern doing a magic routine at the reception.”

Even The Banker joined in on the fun, suggesting Stephen might perform some table magic at the nuptials — a nod to Mulhern’s long career as a magician and entertainer. (Radio Times, 2025).

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A Tough Start for Maz’s Game

Maz’s game, however, didn’t get off to the fairy-tale start she might have hoped for. Early in the first round, she opened the £100,000 box — instantly eliminating the top prize from play. The Banker’s opening offer came in at just £1,035, which Maz declined with a confident “No deal.”

Viewers watching at home sympathised but couldn’t help noting a familiar pattern.

“£100K gone again — that keeps happening lately,” one user commented, pointing out that high-value boxes have been hit early in several recent episodes (The Independent, 2025).

Maz soldiered on, even as more high numbers fell, including the £50,000 box. The Banker later offered £3,020, which she also turned down. Her determination to keep going impressed Mulhern, who encouraged her to “trust your instincts.”

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A Risky Path Pays Off

Despite the mounting pressure, Maz continued to take chances. When the offer climbed to £6,120, she still refused to deal, leaving just a few boxes in play — £4,000, £10,000, and the remaining £75,000.

After another round, the Banker raised his offer to £14,030. This time, Maz finally accepted the deal, securing a respectable total to put toward her wedding.

As the game played out hypothetically, Maz went on to discover that her own box contained just 1p, confirming that her timing had been perfect. The audience erupted in applause, with Mulhern exclaiming,

“That’s brilliant! You played it perfectly.”

Fans online echoed his sentiment.

“Well played Maz! Her wedding will be amazing — I hope Stephen really does show up,” one viewer posted on X.
“She played with guts and humour. That’s what the show’s about,” added another. (Metro UK, 2025).

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A Season of Feel-Good Moments

Since returning to ITV in 2023 with Stephen Mulhern as host, Deal or No Deal has enjoyed a wave of renewed popularity. The reboot has drawn praise for its mix of nostalgic format and Mulhern’s “genuine rapport with contestants” (source: The Guardian, 2024). Episodes like Maz’s continue to remind viewers why the game show remains one of Britain’s most feel-good staples — a place where risk, luck, and laughter all meet in one brightly lit studio.

As for that wedding? Only time will tell whether Stephen Mulhern RSVPs “yes.” But if he does, the guests might just be treated to a little close-up magic during the champagne reception.