Game show legend Monty Hall presided over the various incarnations of Let’s Make a Deal for more than 20 years. Though the current version is a success for CBS, don’t expect Wayne Brady to stick around for that long.
In a recent interview, Brady expressed that he doesn’t want the job to go on and on and noted that Let’s Make a Deal has turned out to be a lot more consuming than he expected.
He told Beck/Smith, “Everything always turns out to be harder then I expect it to be. Whenever I tell myself, ‘Oh, I can do this in my sleep,’ it turns out to be more difficult than I imagined.”
The energetic performer also said, “To be honest, I have no desire to turn into the king of game shows. I consider myself an actor foremost, and a writer and singer, and I still tour and do Broadway shows.”
Brady previously hosted Don’t Forget the Lyrics for FOX but reportedly turned down the opportunity to do The Price Is Right and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?. If given the chance, he’d like to take on a sitcom, but only if it’s truly funny and comparable to current standouts like Modern Family, 30 Rock or How I Met Your Mother (where he has guested a couple times, as Barney’s brother).
What do you think? Would you like to see Brady stay with Let’s Make a Deal or would you like to see a different host?
I look forward to Wayne’s quick wit and humor every day. starts my day with a smile – and he and Jonathan work perfectly together. They are absolutely amazing their combined humor and wit. And Wayne is so kind and appreciative of the variety of people he meets and knows just what to say. Makes everyone feel special. I wish he would stay on and on and on but everyone has to do what is right for them. Suddenly this week it is not ON at 9 AM (Chicago time) – where did the show go? I am so sad… Read more »
No, I think he’s lost control of the show. It’s starting to look like a bunch of escapees from a mental hospital…too much drama and too little prizes. Like Price is Right much more
Let me know when Wayne Brady leaves ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ and I’ll begin watching it again. He is so pompous and that also goes for his entourage!
I would like to see Wayne Brady and sm2the rest of the cast STAY. Its the best show on t.v. I watch it every day!!!
Please stay Wayne. You make the show funny and entertaining. You will be hard to replace. Also the connection you have with rest of staff is so funny especially Jonathan Big Head. I crack up when I see you put on the mustache bringing out the southern accent. Your personality would be missed. However, if you pursue a sitcom and as you said it would have to be funny, I would watch it.
Wayne and the rest of the cast are keepers !
Get a new host
Creative analysis ! I learned a lot from the analysis – Does anyone know where my assistant could access a template NJ DoT MFA-1 copy to type on ?
Screw him, let him get a factory job at 11 an hour, some people don’t appreciate anything
I truly missed the show it was one of my favorites my husband and I always watched the show I hope they will bring it back but with Wayne Brady of course
I would love for Wayne to stay, but I understand the need for stars to explore other options during their careers.
Love the show and Wayne Brady and Johnathan they uplift my spirit.
I would love to see Wayne Brady stay because I am housebound with a depression, he gives me an uplifting feeling all over. His colleagues all have great chemistry. Please keep them they help me get through the day. I record them on my DVR and when I get down I turn LMAD and it picks me up. I am an old Vietnam vet and I don’t have very many joys in life so let me have just this one. I love the show and the cast.
I had heard he how was cancelled. I’m very happy to hear it will continue. I truly enjoy the show, and I believe Wayne Brady’s disposition is one strong reason why. I didn’t care for Monty Hall’s version of the show, although I was a kid at the time. But, I change channels to watch this program. I think Wayne Brady is a great host! (I don’t care for Drew Carey’s hosting style. He seems very ill at ease. I tend to change the channel or turn it off altogether.) Wayne helps the contestants feel comfortable and seems like he… Read more »
I am disabled, in bed for a while now, watched while eating breakfast; was a great beginning of the day. Love the sponteneity between Jonathan&Wayne, along with Tiffany & Musician completing the team. I don’t think there is another show that can match this. The person who said that Wayne is full of himself is totally ridiculous/jealous, has no senseof humor, this helped me and others heal/forget the pain that is wracking our bodies. Dr. Phil & or children needing surgery for split lips do not help the situation. They are downers, not a good beginning for the day. Miss… Read more »