Well, this September isn't exactly going to go down as one DOND's most fondly remembered periods. Forgettable deals, 127 of these being 3rd offer deals, intercepted with unavoidable blue wins. Not anyone's cup of classic tea.

We can only hope that the first show of October will bring about a change in fortune before the new recording season debuts with the Halloween shows. We can also hope that the monotonous selecting of players on only their 22nd show comes to an end today. The record is 7 in a row, we are currently on 5 and if today's contestant is Barbara, it will be the 6th in a row.

Anyone up for Hotal GB ? Looks pretty fascinating if I'm honest. Channel 4 announcer welcomes us into ''Monday's Deal or No Deal''.

Will Noel hark on about Bob's game yesterday. What will he label him as, a coward ? Unfortunate ? Or both ? Ah, he's talking about players *never* making the right decision in September, oh he's talking about Bob - ''he could have got so much more, timing was wrong'' - yep, he's a coward. Bless you, Noel.

Player today is....

OLLIE

NEW month... NEW week... NEW game

hopefully this month will see less cautious players... and mega wins.

Oliver is a retained Firefighter from Topsham (not Shropshire) and is also a Disc Jockey (Noel knows a bit about that...)

Ollie has brought a badge with him, it belonged to a lieutenant who was one of the first firefighters on scene at the twin towers during 9/11. It is here as a 'good luck' token. He also has a photograph, it depicts his daughter, who was actually born on the same birth date as Ollie (his 21st).

He talks about his previous long-term relationship with Roxy, a 6-year one, and how he had to break it off because he discovered he was gay. Roxy was mature about this and let Ollie go and he has his 'life partner', Jack, in the audience. Noel is impressed with his decision to change his life like this. He also has his Mum and Dad and Sister in the audience.

Let's do this... !

Ollie is planning on picking out Newbies and superstitous boxes first.

Newbie Dean (Box 22) - £100

Robbie (Box 13) - £10,000

Barbara (Box 9) - 50p

Barbara waffles on about how much she adores Ollie. Awwww....

Gavin (Box 11) - £20,000

Skevy (Box 1) - £750

Did NOT expect the offer to be that high.

errr wtf.

I'm dealing here.

£19,000 for opening 5 boxes. Thank you very much.

Sure, we can prob get a bit more if we carry on and expect future generosity, but this is £19,000 completely risk free.

The Banker talks about how Ollie has become a fantastic combination of board reading skills and high numbers in his box.

Opening offer...

£17,000

Thankfully he didn't deal... very much worth another round.

Looking at the time.... looks like we may yet again have ANOTHER third round deal......

We should have a second round deal if the round goes well and the banker ups the offer!

£19,000 AT THE OPENING OFFER?!?!?!?!

I have a feeling that DEAL-EYE has gone now.

Banker has just revealed that offer is now £19,000

I'm dealing I think. Maybe push it for one more... but wow, I'm 60% likely to deal here.

Ollie rightfully points out how remarkbale this is, but he's ready...

NO DEAL

Break time !

Just out of interest, what's the highest ever opening offer? 19k is probably up there.

£24,000 I think. It was during one of the special shows I think.

It's clear that he is going to deal at the third offer... judging by the time.

Wrighty - £24,000 (because £500k was on the board)
Rich - £20,000 (regular game)

£24,000 was the highest in a £500k game.

For a regular game ? It's £20,000, given to both Matt (Sep 2006) and Rich (Feb 2012).

I'd have probably asked for a quiet word in the producers ears:

"Look. I'm dealing £19,000 but I realise that won't make for interesting TV. I'll say ND but I want my £19,000."

£20,000 offer maybe?

We're back !

Noel talks about Ollie's board reading skills which netted him a £19,000 opening offer.

All blue round ? Let's have it...

Steve (Box 4) - £250

Don't celebrate too soon...

Sue (Box 6) - £3,000 That's ok...

Ollie points out that the £3k was a safety net and is a good amount of money. Good man !

Kayleigh (Box 7) - £75,000 F*CK

And if I didn't deal the last offer I'm pretty sure i'm dealing now.

£21,000 WITH £75K GONE?!!!!!
I might be tempted here.