You know how they say life is unpredictable? Well, Drew Carey got a taste of that during a recent episode of The Price Is Right. The veteran host, who thrives on audience participation, got more than he bargained for when an unexpected guest made a dramatic entrance during a live broadcast. Let’s dive into what went down.
Guess Who’s Coming to the Stage?
It was November 3, and the cameras were rolling as usual on The Price Is Right. One of the segments featured a contestant trying to guess the price of a shiny new sedan on stage. As the camera panned to the audience, you could hear the energy in the room as people shouted out their guesses. One woman, clearly invested in the game, held up her fingers to signal what she thought the answer was: $25,780. Spoiler alert—it was spot on! The contestant took her cue, went with the number, and won the car.
Now, here’s where things got interesting. As Drew, 65, was congratulating the lucky winner, the same enthusiastic woman from the audience suddenly bolted out of her seat and sprinted onto the stage. Drew looked genuinely surprised as this mystery guest zipped past him and gave the winner a big hug. It turns out, this wasn’t just any random fan—she was the contestant’s mom!
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The Host’s Reaction Was Priceless
“We’re running amok here on The Price Is Right stage,” Drew joked to the audience at home after the unexpected interruption. If you’ve been watching the show for years, you know how rare it is to see family members join contestants on stage right after they win. But hey, this spontaneous moment struck a chord with viewers. People tuned in from all over and couldn’t help but love the genuine, unscripted joy that unfolded before their eyes.
One commenter on the show’s official Instagram page summed it up perfectly: “Oh, I can’t even begin to say what I might do if I see one of my offspring win a pricing game on your stage.” Another viewer chimed in, saying, “That was hilarious. I was like, ‘Where is she going?’” It’s moments like these that remind us why we love live television—it’s unpredictable and real.
A Photo to Remember
Since taking over the iconic hosting role from Bob Barker in 2007, Drew Carey has had his fair share of memorable moments on The Price Is Right. He’s learned a lot from the legendary Barker, especially how to stay calm and collected while keeping the show fun and engaging. “I’ve learned to relax while I’m onstage and not be so uptight about what’s going on,” Drew told Entertainment Tonight in a recent interview. “I just have to own the show and make it like my living room, because he was so comfortable in front of a camera.”
The Secret Sauce Behind the Show
So, what keeps people coming back to The Price Is Right season after season? According to Drew, it’s all about the contestants. “It’s the contestants, absolutely,” the Ohio native explained. “People want to see regular people like them losing their minds on TV and having their best day. The viewing audience almost always sees somebody they can relate to in some kind of way. … It’s just average people having the best day of their lives. That’s the secret sauce of the whole show.”
