Thu Mar 27 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Aussie “Golden God” Strikes Gold Again, Wins $9.2 Million on US Reality Show

**Sydney, Australia** – David Genat, the former Australian Survivor winner known as “The Golden God,” has added another significant victory to his resume. Genat has won the second season of NBC’s *Deal or No Deal Island*, securing a staggering US$5.8 million (approximately AU$9.2 million) prize.

This win places Genat’s prize among the largest ever awarded on network television, second only to the US$10 million (AU$15.9 million) prize won on Amazon Prime’s *Beast Games* last month. Host Joe Manganiello emphasized the magnitude of the prize during the finale, stating that accepting the deal would make Genat the highest earner in network television history. The offer was made by Chrissy Teigen, revealed as the show’s “banker” in a surprising twist.

*Deal or No Deal Island*, a hybrid of the original *Deal or No Deal* and *Survivor*, features contestants competing in physical and social challenges while living on a tropical island. Genat, known for his strategic gameplay on *Australian Survivor*, expertly navigated the complexities of the show. He employed a cunning strategy, leveraging the fact that his fellow contestants – including US *Survivor* legend Parvati Shallow – were unaware of his Australian reality TV fame.

Fellow *Survivor* star Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano praised Genat’s performance in a post-show special, commending his ability to maintain a low profile and skillfully redirect attention to other competitors. Genat’s win has been celebrated by former *Australian Survivor* contestants on social media, with messages of congratulations pouring in.

*Deal or No Deal Island* is currently streaming on 10Play.

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