‘The Price Is Right’: Drew Carey Accused of ‘Telling’ Player How to Win ‘Line ‘Em Up’ Game
Did Drew Carey give a player an extra nudge during The Price Is Right’s Line ‘Em Up game, leading to her winning a new car? At least one fan thought so, taking to social media to accuse the beloved host of foul play by not keeping to himself during the segment.
On the November 20 episode, Agnes played Line ‘Em Up for a car and three prizes. The game starts with the first and last digits of the car’s price already revealed. Three smaller prize prices are between them, each containing one of the car’s remaining digits. The contestant must slide these prices into position to complete the car’s price. If they get it right on the first try, they win everything. If not, they’re told how many digits are correct and get one more chance to line up the numbers to win
Agnes took to the game board with a “2” set at the top and a “4” set at the bottom. She chose a “3, 4, 7” as the middle numbers, valuing the car at $2,3474. This was completely incorrect and she got none of the middle prices. Carey urged, “Change all three numbers, this is your last chance. Good luck.”
Agnes changed the “3” in the second row to an “8” (above) and Carey reminded her about the following row, “You have to change this to a ‘2’ because the ‘4’ is wrong.”
At this point, the in-studio audience began chanting “Zero!” with such intensity that Carey broke out into a grin and Agnes into confused expression. She seemed mystified at why the crowd was chanting.
“What do they mean by zero? I can make this a zero?” she asked. Carey pointed to the second row and told her, “They want you to make this a zero.” “Make that a zero?” she asked. He confirmed, “That’s what they’re chanting. You can do whatever you want.”
Agnes switched the second row over from the initial swap she was going to lock in, an “8,” to a “0,” making the price $2,0264. She locked that alternative in (below) and model Alexis revealed she was correct, winning the new Nissan. “Wow!” Carey said. “From nothing to a new car.”
After the big win aired, a fan titled a post in the TPIR Reddit forum, “Drew helping the contestant…” The user continued to outline how Carey explained what numbers to change, feeling he was doing too much.
“On the first attempt she got zero right. So obviously she needs to change all of them. She changes 2 of the numbers. He points out the one she didn’t change ( there was only one option) she changed the 3 to an 8 on the 2nd number of the car. The other option is 0. The audience is literally chanting ‘zero, zero….’ at her, but she is not getting it. Drew basically tells her to change it to a zero. I’m sure everyone will disagree, but he basically gave her 2 of the 3 numbers.”
While one fan responded, “That clip was painful to watch,” the near-unanimous consensus was that Carey was not telling her what the winning numbers were, but just assisting her with listening to the vigorous audience.
“As part of the contestant agreement, you sign something saying any advice given by anyone is solely for entertainment value,” a second user replied. “Bob [Barker] also did that once in a while. No big deal.”
“I think she was a little frazzled cuz she didn’t even realize she had to change the middle one,” a third fan wrote.
“It was hilarious when everyone was chanting, ‘ZERO!’ lol. She was still contemplating the top one so Drew was kinda like, ‘I mean, the audience is chanting it so you can change it if you want.’
“The contestant realized the crowd was yelling zero, but she was confused on how to implement a zero. Drew simply pointed out the location of the zero,” wrote a fifth. “He does that a lot. No big deal.”
“They always have super cheap Nissans on the show so the audience totally knew,” explained a sixth. “I didn’t think he helped that much,” wrote a sixth. “He pointed out what the crowd was chanting and which row had the zero, but he never suggested it himself. And I don’t mind that he pointed it out. I have never heard the crowd chant something in unison like that. They were rabid for the zero. I assume he’s supposed to help them at least clear up any confusion about the rules without giving specific advice.”
One more surmised, “He was just relaying what the audience was saying. not giving advice, imo.”
What do you think, should Drew Carey have kept to himself or was his helpful hand fair game? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Some people always have to overreact to stuff. Drew didn't do anything wrong. He was just being helpful like all game show hosts are supposed to be,
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I've been watching this show since its inceinception with bob barker since 1972. I have watched both hosts clarify to contests want the audience is saying. The audience participates in all the bidding of every prize. Let's get real, (and I see this everyday)a lot of the contestants don't watch the show. If they did they would know how to play their game.
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He was just fine why does everybody have to pick on everything he wasn't cheating with her he was just helping her out she was confused people back off just watch the show and be quiet
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TPiR host has always been allowed to explain the audience's chants, which Drew Carey tactfully & superbly did, with viewers loving & supporting him. You're great, Drew Carey -- keep up the great work with your wonderful smiles & laughs!
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Bob Barker never shied away from pointing out to a contestant when the audience was trying to prevent them from making a mistake. Must be a slow news day.
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I wish contestants knew the games better on TPIR. People get up on stage and seem so lost. I'm surprised that the viewer that complained does not have an issue with the Vending Machine game. Game shows like TPIR are pure entertainment; everyone should just sit back & enjoy.
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Drew was in the right to help good job drew
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Love ❤️ Drew he always has fun with the contestants and they have fun with him.
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Drew was just telling her what the audience was saying like she ðidnt understand or was listening to them
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Why the hell don't you people leave him alone Drew is a great game show host an actor and funny 🤣 person fyi I watch tpir every chance I get I don't like haters I love you drew carey
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I’ve never heard him say anything funny
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I agree if you can't say nothing nice than don't say nothing at all
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Drew just pointed out audience cheers to a some-what confused contestant. ❤️ love him and TPIR. Been watching for 50 years. Drew is more loveable than Bob was.
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I always watch and Drew did his usual. Being his compassionate self! The complaining contestant is wrong.
Thanks Drew for such a wonderful show! We love it! ❤️
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Apparently, the AI doesn't understand where commas are placed in 5 digit nue eoplmbers. $2,0264. Maybe real people should write these art.
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So sounds like the complainer was just jealous.
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It's ok with me.
The original Price is Right with Bob Barker is on at noon every day on cable and I enjoy it --- Bob Barker was immaculately dressed and was sooo professional. Drew is a rough host and I don't watch his show. But Bob Barker would not make decisions for contestants, but he would gently guide them. If the audience is chanting a zero then Bob would laugh and make a supportive remark about the audience suggestion.
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He was just clarified a question anyone upset with it so get their personality evaluated with their intelligence. Be nice, be kind, move on but most of all be better for the greater good not the greater few...
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Nothing wrong with what Drew Carey did. He did not tell her the numbers. He reminded her to change the number in a price that only had two options, which is allowed because she was forgetting. The audience was telling her what to do and she didn't understand so Drew explained it to her but he said this is what they're saying and you can do what you want. Again he did not give her the number. Glad she got the car.
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I did not watch the show in question but I have seen this happen. Drew is very good at what he does and I’m sure he was helping her in the confusion. It’s ok!
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I'm pretty sure Drew doesn't even know the price so he can't help people cheat. At least Bob never knew till the contestant knew the right answer
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OMG Peeps want 2 make a big deal outta nothing! They need 2 take their OCD meds & chillax
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Just enjoy the game and stop all the complaints.
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He said "You can do what you want." He wasn't advising her on what to do.
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Fred what are you saying
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What does a $42 stapler look like?
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Something I would. Not buy
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Bullshit , she had to change all 3 numbers because she had zero right on her first chance
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I think Drew is a poor host in general. We know he'll never be as smart and classy as Bob Barker. However, the network should have found someone who can TRULY be a PIR show host.
He tries too hard to be a comedian. I think that throws off some contestants and confuses them. Bob stuck to the script, but at the same time added levity to the game. However, it did not confuse the person. Drew can't do that. Drew even confuses the announcer. He gets confused at times. Drew needs to realize he's not on stage as a funny guy. In my opinion, it's time for a new PIR host! He was the wrong choice from the start. He's had his hoorah. It's time to move on for him, and the fans! It saddens me say that I am a former fan.
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I think he dresses like a bum, his hair is a wreck he wears tennis shoes. His shirt looks like pajamas. It’s just awful
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He wears those shoes because he has terrible back problems. He had neck surgery for a herniated disk in early October.
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He looked worse with that awful beard
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I agree. He was the worst choice for the show. PIR was the best with Bob Barker. Bob was both smart and classy. Drew has none of those qualities. They really need to show him the door and bring another host that will elevate the show that it once was. That DOES NOT INCLUDE RYAN SEACREST! He's another one they should put out to pasture. It was time for Pat to go. But, Ryan should not have been his replacement.
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