Poh Ling Yeow is accustomed to high-pressure situations, tackling Mystery Boxes and Invention Tests under the watchful eye of fellow judges on “MasterChef Australia.” But this Monday, she swaps the controlled chaos of the kitchen for the random chance of the “Deal or No Deal” studio. In a Celebrity Jackpot Special hosted by Grant Denyer, Poh faces the notoriously inscrutable Banker, all in the name of charity.
Instead of wielding whisks and knives, Poh will be picking suitcases, hoping to avoid the small amounts and keep the big numbers in play. She’s playing for Yalari, an organisation providing educational scholarships for Indigenous students, aiming to secure the $100,000 jackpot for their cause. It’s a familiar format: open boxes, field offers from the shadowy Banker, decide whether to take the deal or push your luck.
Will Poh’s intuition, honed by years of culinary creativity, serve her well when faced with pure probability? Or will the Banker’s tempting offers prove too much to resist? It’s always interesting to see personalities known for skill in one area tackle a game based almost entirely on fortune and nerve. Does she have the steely resolve to turn down a decent offer in pursuit of the top prize for Yalari? We’ll see how she handles the pressure when the potential payout isn’t just personal pride, but significant funds for a worthy cause.
See if Poh can cook up a win when “Deal or No Deal” airs Monday, April 28, at 6:00 PM AEST on 10, just ahead of the “MasterChef Australia” season premiere.
