Luke also reveals whom he would have sent home had he beaten the Banker. Sometimes, while playing a game like Deal or No Deal Island, you can do everything right… and still lose. That’s simply what happens in a game of chance and luck.

The banker has claimed her first victim on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2. On Tuesday (January 7) night’s premiere, “The Banker Strikes Back,” the new crop of contestants were put to the test with a pyramid challenge called “The Bankers Pyramid Scheme.”

Season 2 of Deal or No Deal Island features brand-new lineup of contestants and a surprising twist with new Banker.

From reality television alums to debutants, from the youngest to the oldest, here’s the complete list of contestants competing in season 2 of Deal or No Deal Island.

Greer, SC native Maria-Grace Cook is up against reality TV heavyweights in season 2 of NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island." & Courier chatted with her.

No, Beyoncé is not the new Banker on Deal or No Deal Island — let’s make that clear right up front. For the first time since the Deal or No Deal franchise was created 20 years ago, however, the Banker is in fact a “she.

In just one episode, Luke Olejniczak established himself as a historic Deal or No Deal Island player, albeit for all the wrong reasons. Fortunately for reality TV fans, he's not the only season 2 cast member who may go down in DONDI infamy.