The game master also weighs in on the wipeout of the century.

JOE MANGANIELLO:I yelled out loud.

She was vertical, feet above head, and pile-drove head first into the mud.

Joe Manganiello on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’

Joe Manganiello on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’.Credit:Monty Brinton/NBC

Thank God that quicksand wasnt hard.

So many mind games this episode centered around the trifecta of Dickson, Lete, and David.

Lets start with Davids decisionnotto put Dickson up against the Banker even though his son asked him to.

Parvati Shallow, David Genat, Courtney “CK” Kim on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’

Parvati Shallow, David Genat, Courtney “CK” Kim on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’.Monty Brinton/NBC

Youre damned if you do, damned if you dont in that situation.

But Lete repeatedly refused him.

But yes, that was cold-blooded to Dickson, who clearly had a crush on her.

Alexis Lete, Dickson Wong on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’

Alexis Lete, Dickson Wong on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’.Monty Brinton/NBC

Why that big change for season 2?

This season, we made a concerted effort to keep the players on their toes.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Dickson Wong on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’

Dickson Wong on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’.Monty Brinton/NBC

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