Why ‘The Price is Right’ Fans Are Worried for Drew Carey’s Safety
The Price is Right fans are concerned for Drew Carey‘s safety after they noticed that they “maul” the host when they get on stage. Game show fans also noticed that the same thing happens on Wheel of Fortune with Ryan Seacrest.
An example of this happened four years ago when a contestant won the bidding round, enthusiastically hugged Drew, and knocked him over. On TPIR, contestants scream, run down the aisles, and hug Carey so tightly that fans wonder if there are rules in place on the game show.
A Reddit user posed the question on the platform. “Before the show tapes, do they announce to the audience, if you make it on stage, do NOT hug, maul, pick up, get rough with Drew?” they asked.
“Some of these contestants are too rough. They could accidentally hurt Drew.”
“Yeah, Drew isn’t exactly a spring chicken anymore. I realize contestants are pumped up, but please don’t damage the host… or the models either,” another fan begged. Carey is 66 years old.
“One almost pushed him over, and the woman today was crawling all over him,” pointed out another.
“I’ve been getting worried about him lately. Some of these crazies are getting way too physical with him,” said another.
“They show a hype video of people doing crazy things before you go into the studio, which inspires folks to be crazy,” a Reddit user let others know.
However, Reddit users pointed out that fans did the same thing to the previous host, Bob Barker, and no rules were enforced.
Similar things have happened on Wheel of Fortune since Seacrest joined as host. A teacher shrieked wildly in his ear, an ex-TV anchor squeezed him tight, and another contestant knocked Seacrest over after celebrating his win. He opened up about the pain he has experienced since being on the show.
Do you think game show contestants are a bit too enthusiastic? Sound off in the comments.
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Show should not encourage the kind of behavior exhibited. Jumping all the time is ridiculous and all that hugging certainly takes away from what used to be a good game show. Most of the contestants need to be hosed down. It's embarrassing and certainly does not reflect the intellect of a normal adult individual.
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I've always been worried about him. I had to look it up to see if it was staged. Apparently not. They need to announce not to jump on him when they are probably announcing everyone to clap.
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I cringe when I see a guy comes and picks up Drew and then spins him around.
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I think contestants should be told no jumping on the host and the models and if they do then they can be asked to leave.the way they pick them up sometimes looks dangerous.
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I worry about Drew getting hurt all the time! There should be a rule that you don't touch him! I've seen people jump on him, lift him up n swing him, practicly knock him down, too!
He's not a toy...he's a senior citizen that deserves your respect! Hands off people!
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There is too much abuse to the host with the excitement. There needs to be some safety rules in place.
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Did anyone think to ask how Drew feels? Or is everyone just gonna feel for him?
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You watch a video before you go to the studio for taping. People are so excited to be able to get on stage they don't think anything but I made it. Id be happy and hug him if possible but I'm not going to mug him
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I had recently tried to inquire online about this very thing. I do think that many of the contestants are too physical with Drew Carey and it makes me so nervous and worried for him. There's nothing wrong with a hug, but the grabbing him and jumping up and down, or picking him up and swinging him around, is a bit much. I love Drew and think he's great and would hate for him to ever be hurt.
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I think as others have said, all the silliness should not be allowed! If the producer's had to be done that way maybe it would be a rule not to be allowed!
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Quite a few Men have given him a bear hug and a lift!! When the women win quite a few give him a death squeeze or jump up and down with him!
Bob Barker? Maybe had some screams and hugs but nothing like the audience with Drew Carey. I've heard Bob say, "alright, alright, settle down", lol
The producers or whoever's in charge, doesn't enforce the rules. No sandals or backless shoes-ha!
What about some of the episode contestants Fall on the floor!, lay down and kick feet like a kid having a tantrum, slide, Crawl!! I've seen a couple of those, also?! Anyways
IDK 🤷♀️
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