You can’t make a deal without this doctor. Dr. Will Kirby is one of the most well-known names from Big Brother and was set to return to reality television competition shows with Deal or No Deal Island, but he was missing from the first episode. Deal or No Deal Island premiered this week with two cunning Survivor stars – David Genat, the Golden God of Australian Survivor, and Parvati Shallow, the Black Widow of Survivor – taking center stage as master manipulators. However, one face was notably missing from the boat ride to the Banker’s Island – and for the entire first episode. NBC featured Will Kirby multiple times in the trailer, but he did not arrive on the Banker’s Island, which has us asking why is Deal or No Deal Island hiding Dr. Will Kirby from the other contestants?
The second season of Deal or No Deal Island has just begun, and like Big Brother and Survivor, many strategies still have yet to be discovered. Two decades ago, Will Kirby was the first Big Brother contestant to control the game almost entirely. With vanity and apathy, Kirby made a name for himself in the competition and returned for Big Brother All-Stars, where he would control the game yet again and barely miss the win. Twenty years later, Kirby is returning to compete on television in Deal or No Deal Island. Will Kirby’s return could mean that Deal or No Deal Island is about to break wide open, but his late appearance could also stop his game in its tracks.
A Big Name Like Dr. Will Kirby Could Mean a Twist on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’
Almost any fan of competition shows has heard the name Will Kirby before. Like Parvati Shallow and David Genat who were recruited from Survivor, Will Kirby is one of the best to play Big Brother. However, Will Kirby is the original puppet master, winning the second season entirely through manipulation and social strategy instead of challenges. He earned the moniker “Dr. Evil” from his Big Brother antics. Kirby is in the Big Brother hall of fame with fellow villains Dan Gheesling and Danielle Reyes. Having a player like Dr. Will Kirby entering the game late could mean a twist is in the works by the Banker.
The job of the Banker in Deal or No Deal Island is to thwart the contestants’ attempts, and Kirby could be one way she is doing that. The twist could be Kirby entering the game since he is well known for being bold and daring. The Banker could use Kirby’s brazen attitude to push contestants into making impulsive decisions to match his pace, or it could scare some more timid contestants away from making big moves in fear of the spotlight and confrontation. Besides Kirby entering the game as a contestant, he could also be part of another future twist that will put the other contestants in danger of elimination. This would not be the first time that Kirby stepped in for a twist. During The Traitors Season 2, Kirby appeared to host a competition. Similarly, Kirby appeared during the “Neighbors Twist” in Big Brother Season 22. Whatever the switcheroo, the Banker knows what she is doing by introducing him into the game. Will Kirby is a big name that will surely bring big twists.
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Late Arrival Could Harm Will Kirby’s ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Game
Even if Kirby is part of a twist, his game could be in trouble immediately. Kirby is a huge target and a considerable threat. Even if some players do not immediately recognize him, coming in late will ensure that everyone is watching his every move. And he doesn’t just come in late, he makes a grand entrance, as the preview for next week indicates. Making a show of his entrance will draw a lot of attention to Kirby. Unlike Parvati Shallow and David Genat, who attempt to skate under the radar by not randomly telling people who they are, Will Kirby’s showy entrance will ensure everyone knows who he is.
Other than being well known, another risk to Kirby’s game is the time he has missed bonding with the other contestants. Although only one round has passed, a few groups have already split into alliances and friendships. Shallow and Genat took in Dickson Wong as their adopted son. The “High Five” Alliance of Alexis Lete, Phillip Solomon, Seychelle Cordero, La Shell Wooten, and Maria-Grace Cook began in their Dome shelter before the first trip to the Banker’s Temple. Two strong alliances of influential players have already started to run the game before Kirby will even step foot on the island. With friendships already established, the other contestants might have an easier time seeing through Kirby’s façade. Kirby plays a social game, so bringing him into the competition late might prevent him from making the connections he needs to manipulate his way to the finale. The late entrance into the game might spell disaster for Will Kirby.
Will Kirby Has Gotten Out of Sticky Situations Before
Although a lot can go wrong for Dr. Will Kirby, he has escaped dire circumstances before. After manipulating and lying through Season 2 of Big Brother, Kirby secured a win despite rubbing many people the wrong way. During Kirby’s second Big Brother run, the first All-Star season, he nearly won again. His downfall came when the women that he and his main ally were manipulating figured it out at the last minute and got him eliminated in fourth place. At the start of Big Brother All-Stars, Kirby had a massive target on his back due to his original win and social strengths. Even as a well-known villain, Kirby went into the All-Star season and ran the game efficiently nearly the whole way through. Despite his abrasiveness and threat level, Will Kirby has been able to move the target off of himself before and could do it again on Deal or no Deal Island.
Will Kirby is one of the greatest Big Brother strategists to play, and yet he was missing from the first episode of Deal or No Deal Island Season 2. With his appearance only being teased at the last second, it is still unknown why Kirby arrives late. His appearance could be part of a specific twist or challenge, similar to his appearance on The Traitors or Big Brother Season 22. For anyone following the promotional videos, Kirby’s absence did not go unnoticed and will significantly impact how he plays the game. Will Kirby is set to arrive at Deal or No Deal Island soon, with manipulation, confrontation, and entertainment sure to follow him.
Deal or No Deal Island airs on NBC and is available the next day on Peacock.
A group of 13 contestants compete in dangerous games on a private island for a cash prize in an intense season-long reality competition overseen by an enigmatic Banker.
