‘The Price Is Right’ Fans Blast Contestants Behavior Towards Host

Fans of the Price Is Right host Drew Carey called out a contestant who was too rough with him. Carey has a long list of medical issues dating all the way back to 2001, and fans believe that the players on the show should have more caution when celebrating their wins with Drew. Keep reading to find out more.

Drew Carey And His Health History

Drew Carey is a 66-year-old host for the game show after he took over for Bob Barker. Many fans get excited once winning on the Price Is Right game show. Some take it too far and either jump on the host Drew Carey or, pick him up and spin him around. Carey has had a list of health issues dating all the way back to 2001. Carey suffered from chest pains while filming The Drew Carey Show and had a coronary angioplasty.

After having to deal with his health issues Drew decided to take his life back and get healthy in 2010 through dieting and exercising which cured his type 2 diabetes. USA Today said that Carey underwent surgery for his herniated disc in 2014, with the complications of his back and the unknown complications of his surgery fans should use more caution when celebrating with Carey.
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Upset Fans From Latest Price Is Right Episode

On January 15, 2025, the contestant of the episode was getting excited about his winnings on the game show. He was playing to win a brand-new SUV and a huge amount of money. The contestant played the game One Away for his chance to win the car. Once he rolled an amount the contestant had to guess if the number was higher or lower than the number hidden on the gameboard. The amount he was playing for started at $44,161 and ended up being the amount of $35,270.

Drew asked for the first number to be revealed, and it was correct, at this time Carey had the contestant get on one knee and ask the sound effects lady if he had gotten the rest of the numbers correct. After a dramatic silence, the car horn buzzed and the contestant knew he had won.

In shock, he hugged Carey and picked him up spinning him around like a rag doll. This made fans furious, going to Reddit with their thoughts. They shared how they thought the celebration was “cringe” and how it looked “painful” for Drew Carey.
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With the history of health problems for the host, fans are mad that most contestants aren’t mindful of that when celebrating their winnings. Contestants should have more self-control when dealing with the excitement fans say. How do you feel about contestants picking up Drew Carey? Should it be announced that contestants are not allowed to do so? Let us know what you think in the comments.