Daniel, you are a hero to the millions affected by a gambling-induced global recession.

Was I the only one so bored with this game that I switched off and had to check here to see what he won...Found Daniel was a bit of a ****

This is the death of Endemol's attempts to manipulate the viewing millions. This is the most important game in DoND history.

Yes.

Wrong, I didn't enjoy it either, I was bored through it (though I am made up Noel can't say 11-box deals never go right).

From Dan:

Hope you enjoyed it. I'm sort of glad it is over so I can talk about it a bit more. I wrote this friday morning, so I have a little bit of nerves regarding how it is going to be edited, but I can't remember doing anything too stupid, So I guess it would have turned out alright. Few quick notes, of which I'll expand upon on saturday: -

1 - The millisecond the £16,500 was offered, I knew I was dealing. I remember it being about 75% mean (I remember it being more than 75% but theres less chance to work it out when your in the chair. I think I worked it out to be a very rough £21,200), which ticked box 1 and that it was a PERFECT amount of money for me and the future mrs Spreadsheet boy, which ticked box 2. The bit afterwards was just me giving the show back what they wanted. They were my true opinions and the reasoning behind my decision. so I wasn't lying, but if the cameras weren't there, I'd snapped Noels hand off very quickly!

2 - Contrary to what I said on TV, I didn't really care about the proveout personally. I knew that at the time, the decision 100% perfect. By saying it was perfect, I am not showing off or anything, I just know my finances and plans better than anyone and I've always said that you should never regret any decision that you make if you know the full consequences. I did however genuinely want the game to crash at that point, not to justify it to myself, but just so there could be no negativity or spin taken from it. It was just cleaner to end it with the good proveout, so punching the air was genuine.

3 - Spoke to Noel in the break and asked why the adverts came early. he said that is what happens on early deals and he was genuinely really understanding that I took the money. Not angry that I may have sliced a few viewers of the ad break, but even said that the banker told him it was one of the most generous offers he'd give at third offer. (maybe one of you guys could confirm it).

4 - When I said that my main goal had changed from when I applied to the week approaching my show, I meant it. I genuinely went there with the sole goal to enjoy my show. I'd got so much pleasure from all my friends winning so much cash and from my little moment in the spotlight that it felt a bit greedy to expect a monetary bonus aswell. I'd been convincing myself I would get the penny and was genuinely cool with that if it was going to be the case. The money was an added bonus. My main goal was to have Walters ability to take it on the chin, Sallys genuine understanding about how lucky we were to be part of the show and Julies luck!!! ha ha ha.

5 - I'm debt free! I told Carla that I would spend all the money within a week of getting the cheque (it takes 28 days). I ended up spending up within 2 days of getting it!!! ha ha ha. I actually spent £2k before I got back home. So when I said £16,500 was the perfect amount, I meant it! It literally got every item I really wanted and paid off my debts. When I had spent up, I couldn't hink of anything I actually wanted or needed. It literally was the perfect amount of money to get me and the missus everything we wanted!. So £16,500 is genuinely life changing, we don't have to get into power 5 territory for that.

Thats all I can think about now, but I just want to re-iterate that anyone can post what they want on this page for me. I have no regrets and don't want any views censored. I'll answer any questions and I hoped you enjoyed the show!

1. I had to provide the impression I was a Wakeyist to placate the cameras.
2. I had to provide the impression I felt anxiety over my 'unacceptably' early Deal to placate the cameras, and knew that if there was a higher proveout offer Endemol would edit the **** out of it to endorse gambling. That was what I was celebrating when the OPW was confirmed.
3. Noel is putting on an act, and if he had any courage of his own he would tell Endemol to allow him to be genuine in hosting the show.
4. I derived utility from my 27-show wing run, and was prepared for any worst-case scenario. Any Deal would be for deeper reasons than 'I don't want to leave with a blue'.
5. £16,500 is life-changing and don't let Endemol tell you otherwise.

I also disagree with that. In a few months time this game will have no affect on the banker's offers and will not affect the play. Games like Laura's 250k win. I know the win wasn't a great win but it was still the first jackpot winner! Also the Nick for the first in a long line of 1p winners.