Ali's game today.

Noel says, after Mary's game yesterday, everyone has asked him why he was so quiet. He says it was because Mary wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways!

I do hope Ali can put aside what happened to poor Mary yesterday and focus on his game.

Ali has Box 11 today.

Ali Suwareh is from Northampton, but is originally from Gambia. He tells of how he came to Britain, where he was formally a bin-man, but he now works for a security company. Ali says he wants to win big money so he can fulfill his dreams. He has a photo of his mother, and a medal which confirms his British citizenship.

Here we go...

Round 1

Box 9 with Aaron - £250

Box 19 with Pauline - £1

Box 20 with Jodi - £100

Helen next, and she talks about a superstition she has with knives!

Box 17 with Helen - £50

Can you do an all-blue round, says Noel.

Box 22 with Fred - £20,000

Banker time...

The Banker says he is wrapping Mary's 1p in clingfilm before giving it to her! He says Ali has a glint in his eye.

Banker's offer:

£13,000

I've never had that kind of money in my life, says Ali. He tells of some advice his father gave him about other people. He also says he wants money to help others.

Ali says:

NO DEAL

Noel calls a break...

That's the kind of first offer that means we will probably get meaningful decisions today if the board stays good.

I think the minute he says that, he jinxes the whole round.

We're back...

Round 2

Noel thinks Ali's system is based on the houses where he got a Christmas tip!

Box 13 with Mariyam - £15,000

Box 3 with Lee - £10,000

Dot next, and she tells of how she was an extra in Cast A Dark Shadow, with Dirk Bogart!

Box 12 with Dot - £3,000

Banker time...

8 boxes opened and 9 of the 10 power 5 amounts are still intact.

The Banker says Dot's movie cameo is mentioned on her website, Dot.com! He says Ali's story about his father touched his heart.

Banker's offer:

£17,000

Very good offer... but all the power five still in play makes it very much another round.

Advice at the second round... not looking good.

That is touching, says Ali. He gets some advice from the wingers, and is advised to go another round.

Ali says:

NO DEAL

There can't be many players who haven't asked for advice on non-joke offers early on.

Round 3

Noel says Ali's major dream is to help his family get a home in Gambia that has fresh running water.

Box 1 with Damien - 50p

Box 5 with Sara - £10

Noel calls a break...

This is looking very good so far.

We're back...

Final box before the Banker...

Box 21 with Jean - £75,000

Banker time...

And there's a big ouch.

This offer will get him thinking whatever it is... but four of the power five still in play... still another round.

Hopefully NOT another third round deal...