A GWENT woman will appear on Channel 4’s Deal or No Deal on November 6.

Aimee Jones, 19, of Penperlleni, filmed 21 episodes of the programme in Bristol earlier this year after applying 12 months ago.

Ms Jones, who is currently studying theatrical makeup and design at Coleg Gwent, said it was an unforgettable experience.

She said: “It was mad, because we played four games every day and you would be going from tears when someone won a penny to joy if someone won thousands. You’re only told you’re going to be on two minutes beforehand, so unfortunately my parents couldn’t make it because of work commitments.

“What I found more stressful was that I needed 20 different shades of tops, with one for each episode, and I nearly ended up spending more money on clothes!

“Everyone was lovely and I met so many inspirational people. I’ve kept in touch with three of them and we’re messaging each other ahead of a reunion in April.”

Presented by Noel Edmunds, Deal or no Deal features a single contestant trying to beat the banker by opening 22 identical sealed red boxes that have random sums of money inside.

Ms Jones applied for the programme in the hope of making enough money to fund her dream of becoming a professional makeup artist in film and television.

With up to £250,000 on offer, Ms Jones cannot yet reveal how much she ended up winning but she said she had no special tactics or sum in mind beforehand.

She said: “It’s all down to luck, really.

“You have to try not to get too wound up in the numbers and not chase the money. You don’t want to be greedy, but the banker told me I was selfish.”