'Deal or No Deal Island' Season 2 Episode 11 recap: CK confronts a past contestant while David reveals why he eliminated Phillip

Deal or No Deal Island, the reality TV competition on NBC, is nearing its Season 2 finale, with only a handful of contestants left to battle it out for the final prize. The eleventh and latest episode, which aired on March 18, 2025, saw intense challenges, major strategic moves, and a surprise elimination.

In Episode 11, titled Water Under the Bridge, Courtney 'CK' Kim confronted a past contestant, leading to unexpected consequences, while David Genat finally explained his reasoning behind eliminating Phillip Solomon. The episode also featured a crucial competition where former contestants returned to take part. Their motive: To try and influence the remaining players.

CK, David, and Alexis Lete fought for a chance to compete in the final round of Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, with CK facing tough opposition from someone she had previously betrayed. Meanwhile, David had to navigate past alliances and justify his biggest move of the season.

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What happened in Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 Episode 11?

After eliminating Phillip in the previous episode, David faced yet another major decision — who would go against the Banker in Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 Episode 11? Ultimately, Parvati Shallow volunteered for the challenge, marking the first time that she would play against the Banker.

Parvati’s performance on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 started with a setback as she knocked off two high-value cases, including the top prize. Host Joe Manganiello revealed that the Banker was disappointed in her performance, and initially offered $150,000.

Parvati rejected the deal and chose to continue. Her game would improve, as she'd remove three low-value cases. which saw the Banker raise the next offer to $925,000. However, she refused once again.

In the final round, Parvati eliminated two high-value cases, which left just $100 and $1 million on the board. The Banker then offered her $500,001, which she accepted.

However, it turned out to be a poor decision on her part because Parvati's case held $10,232,001. This led to Parvati’s elimination from Deal or No Deal Island Season 2. Speaking about her exit in a Deal or No Deal Island confessional, she said:

“I can’t believe that tonight wasn’t my night. I feel like this has been an experience of pulling from every game I’ve ever played, and it worked so well for so long.”

Before leaving, she told David:

“You’d better win.”

The following day, the final three contestants — Lete, CK, and David — prepared for a high-stakes excursion. Each of the finalists had to race across a bridge, and stop at three platforms to collect cases.

Each platform had two former contestants, one of whom was aware of the case value while the other would help with bridge construction. However, the former players could also choose to deceive or refuse assistance. Of the three, the contestant with the slowest time would be eliminated, while the other two would open their collected cases in order to determine who would compete in the final round.

Lete went first and received help from Phillip, Parvati, La Shell Wooten, and Dickson Wong. At the first platform, Phillip told Lete which case had the highest value, while Parvati assisted with bridge building.

The second platform featured La Shell and Will Kirby (aka Dr. Will), with La Shell advising Lete against a certain case.

At the final platform, Dickson directed Lete to a high-value case, while Seychelle Cordero assisted her in completing the task of bridge building.

The next contestant was CK, who faced instant hostility from the former contestants. Dickson and Seychelle were at the first platform for CK. While Dickson gave her a case suggestion, Seychelle demanded that CK beg for help.

The immediate reaction of host Joe Manganiello was:

“Just when I thought I had seen it all!”

Eventually, Seychelle deliberately sabotaged CK’s efforts. Meanwhile, at the second platform, Phillip and Parvati debated whether to deceive CK or offer her the high-value case.

Ultimately, Phillip gave CK a suggestion but she chose a different case. Finally, at the last platform, Dr. Will refused to help her, and only came forward to assist when CK struggled with the drawbridge.

David was last to compete and encountered Dr. Will and La Shell at the first platform. La Shell directed him to avoid a particular case, so David chose another. Dr. Will, unimpressed with David’s Survivor background, mockingly said:

“Australian Survivor is never Big Brother.”

He then tossed a crucial bridge plank into the water. At the second platform, Dickson gave David a high-value case, and Seychelle challenged his previous alliances before eventually helping him. At the final platform, David reunited with Phillip and Parvati.

Phillip, still upset about his elimination from Deal or No Deal Island, questioned David’s decision to send him home instead of CK, stating that she had “lied and cheated.”

David defended his choice, explaining that he eliminated Phillip because he had threatened to vote out Parvati. After the discussion, Phillip directed David to a high-value case, which the latter took.

With the challenge over, the three contestants compared timing. Lete had finished in 9 minutes and 25 seconds, while David completed the course in 7 minutes and 29 seconds. CK had the slowest time at 13 minutes and 27 seconds, which resulted in her elimination. Reflecting on her departure, CK stated:

“As much as this game sucked for me in the end, I am proud that I made it to the final challenge. So, I at least can hang my hat on the bronze medal.”

With CK out, it was time for Lete and David to reveal their case values. Lete’s total value was $5.5 million. David, who received cases from La Shell, Dickson, and Phillip, needed more than $1.8 million to advance. However, the Deal or No Deal Island episode ended before revealing the final results.

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The next episode of Deal or No Deal Island, titled, The Final Deal, airs on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, on NBC.