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Identity of Deal or No Deal banker revealed as Coronation Street star

The long-running mystery of the Deal or No Deal banker has finally been cracked, at least for the original Noel Edmonds version on Channel 4.

For years, fans speculated over the identity of the shadowy figure who dialled up Noel to negotiate nail-biting offers with contestants. The former actor played policeman Alan McKenna, the boyfriend of hairdresser Fiona Middleton. While fans had often joked that the banker could be someone famous, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger or even Mr Blobby, the reality feels a bit less glamorous.

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