Noel thinks we do, of course.

And so, for that matter, do the likes of Mark, as illustrated by the comments on Alphonso's game.

However, KP argues that if it happened, it would remove one crucial "first" and viewing figures - which haven't surpassed 1.5m very often following Suzanne's game - would fall further...

So, what do YOU think?

Whether the next QM winner is male or female doesn't bother me. The only reason for a male QM winner would be to stop Noel mentioning it any time a male player keeps the QM in play past 14-box.

Yes.

No, for the reasons stated. We need more DoND, and we'll only get it if people keep watching. Having something new to watch out for is one good way to help that.

I myself don't think we really need one, even though I no longer watch the show regularly.

I have to agree with Simon, though - if there is a reason for one, then it would be to get Noel to shut up...

I'm not really bothered, TBH.

But, if we do have a male QM at last, he should be in his 20s, so keeping the patern going!

TOTALLY!!... :the first one may have been filmed already?....or has he?...garry aka 'hevelius'.
DON'T STOP BELIEVING-HOLD ONTO THAT FEELING.

Of course, it didn't help things at all when Laura won hers... Noel just encouraged players onwards even more...

I'm sure we can all survive without one.

I don't think it's vital at all - so "no".

I'll say yes purely so Noel can stop bleating on about it all the time. He must mention it at least 17 times per game.

I don't think people tune into DOND just so they can see the first male QM. I imagine 99.9% of the viewing audience couldn't care less if there's been a male QM winner or not. It's more the sort of thing that's of interest to the die hard fan who posts on forums such as this. And we're certainly a minority.

There's more important things than seeing someone you've never met win the QM. Like having someone you've met winning the QM, and you majorly bumlicking them for a fast grand. You know.

Not really but sometimes I wish it would happen so Noel would SHUT UP about it.

This is why I would say yes too. The way Noel goes on about it, it's almost as if it's become a stain on the conscience of every male player before they've even got to the table. Of course, we've never had an English or Scottish quarter-millionaire, or anyone in their thirties or older, yet Noel never seems to mention that.

Don't give Noel more ideas for groups of players he can goad into No Dealing when they shouldn't.

Not until I get on there. I wouldn't mind etching my name into DOND history

give it a few months than we will see suzanne only won in may

Not until I apply for the show then we do

Pretty much agree with what's been said.
Yes to stop Noel going on about how 'fascinating' etc. a man's game is if the £250,000 makes it past the first round. No because it'd make DOND even more stale than it currently is.

If they start trying to force it upon a player like it often comes across with some of these twists/extra prizes lately then the show is in trouble I think.

its not absolutely nessasery but in a way it would kind of balance things out