Fotini Eftychiou from Limassol had a unique television experience when she decided to try her luck on the popular game show “Deal,” hosted by Giorgos Thanailakis, and managed to walk away from the set with 2,000 euros.
The Cypriot mother of three will appear in the episode airing Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m., on ALPHA Cyprus, sharing with viewers the suspense, twists, and excitement that characterize the beloved game show.
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Her participation, however, wasn’t something she had been planning for a long time. As she herself reveals, it all started with a spontaneous decision during her maternity leave.
Speaking exclusively to HELLO! Cyprus, Fotini Eftychiou shared her experiences on set, revealing that the greatest reward for her wasn’t necessarily the money, but the experience itself.
“I signed up just for fun—I didn’t think they’d pick me.”
Fotini Eftychiou’s decision to participate in “Deal” came about completely by chance. As she explained, she was on maternity leave at the time, and after seeing some comments about the game show, she decided to fill out the application form without any particular expectations.
“I decided to apply completely by chance. I saw some comments, I was on maternity leave, and I did it just for fun. I didn’t think they’d pick me,” she said.
She was very surprised when she received the phone call informing her that she had been selected. “They called me and told me I’d been selected. I said I’d think about it, and in the end, I went,” she revealed.
That spontaneous decision was enough to give her an experience that, as she says, she’ll remember forever.
“It was the best experience of my life, second only to my children.”
Fotini Eftychiou didn’t hide her enthusiasm for what she experienced during her time on the game show. In fact, speaking to HELLO!, she described her time on “Deal” as one of the most beautiful experiences of her life, second only to the birth of her children.
“It was the best experience I’ve ever had in my life, after my babies,” she confessed.
As she explained, what impressed her was not only the show itself, but also the overall atmosphere on set.
“It was a really wonderful experience—the setting, the game, and the people who work there,” she said, enthusiastically describing her experience.
The Tension on Set and the 2,000-Euro “Deal”
Although Fotini participated mainly to try something different, the suspense was certainly part of the experience. As she revealed to us, she felt intense anticipation not only for her own performance but also for the other players, even before it was her turn to compete.
“During the game, I felt nervous both for myself and for my teammates, even before it was my turn to go up. I wanted to do well,” she said.
However, she made it clear that her main goal wasn’t to win a specific amount of money.
“I wanted more than anything to enjoy it, to live in the moment. I didn’t care how much I’d win. I wanted to enjoy the process, the experience of the game,” she told us.
In the end, the Cypriot contestant managed to make her own “Deal” and walk away with 2,000 euros.
Speaking about the moment her run came to an end, she didn’t hide her joy. “Okay, I was happy because I didn’t want to leave like that. I didn’t care about the exact amount. I made a good deal. You go in and walk away with something,” she said.
For her, after all, the real success was that she dared to participate and enjoy every moment of the process.
When will we see Fotini Eftychiou on “Deal”?
Fotini Eftychiou’s appearance will air on Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m., on ALPHA Cyprus, in the show’s tenth episode. “Deal,” hosted by Giorgos Thanailakis, continues to deliver daily suspense and twists, with contestants competing for cash prizes of up to 70,000 euros.
Watch Fotini Eftychiou on “Deal” on Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m., on ALPHA Cyprus.
