[Jon]

I’m not sure what the initial commission for Deal or No Deal for Channel 4 was. But had that commission not been extended there would have been contestants in the wings at some stage that wouldn’t have been given a chance once they decided not to do some more.

I don’t think that’s enough of reason for messing around with the format, especially if it gives the producers less control of who’s playing the game. I think the fairest thing to do would be tell a few contestants they’ve been selected to just open boxes with them also being back up contestants for this series and that they would play if there is any further commission. They’ve got to work on the assumption it would do well enough for a second order.

I still think there is a chance it’s for daytime. The review posted by JohnR on Bothers Bar says that the phrase ‘see you tomorrow’ was used. Possible they’re not really sure and may change that in the edit. 

I’ve seen suggestion ages ago by BuzzerBlog and in the last week by Bothers Bar they’re informed it’s for The Chase slot.