It was a festive and high-energy holiday episode of The Price Is Right this week, complete with Christmas decorations and contestants dressed as Santa’s cheerful helpers. As always, host Drew Carey kept the mood light and playful—until one unscripted moment turned unexpectedly controversial.
During the popular Plinko segment, Drew welcomed two contestants named Kathleen and Steven, who were both dressed in full holiday attire. Their goal: to win up to $50,000 in cash by correctly pricing various products and then dropping Plinko chips down the iconic board. The game started as expected, with Carey enthusiastically cheering them on.
To win extra Plinko chips, the pair had to guess the correct price of several small household items. One of the items up for pricing was a gravy boat with a warming tray. The duo made their guess—thinking the item started with a “2”—but were shocked to learn it actually cost a whopping $80.
Drew Carey, seemingly as surprised as they were, reacted by exclaiming, “What?! $80? Thank you! I’m just going to squeeze my gravy out of the bottle!” The quip drew laughter from the audience but also sparked a flurry of reactions online and among fans watching at home.
Despite the pricing misstep, Kathleen and Steven went on to beat the odds. They had only two Plinko chips but managed to land both in the $10,000 slot, winning a stunning $20,000 in total—a huge win in such a high-stakes game. Carey couldn’t help but joke again, saying, “Who needs a gravy boat? We just saved, I believe, $30,000!”
While the moment was clearly meant to be humorous, not everyone appreciated the host’s sarcastic jab at the product’s price. The segment stirred a mini backlash on social media. Some viewers felt Carey’s comment was disrespectful, especially considering the manufacturers rely on shows like The Price Is Right to promote their products.
“What do the gravy boat manufacturers think of Drew’s comment? ‘I will simply extract my gravy from the bottle’—ouch,” one viewer tweeted. Another fan added, “That’s the best game on the show, but Drew mocking a product during it? Not cool.”
Others were more focused on the outcome of the game than the commentary. Fans were shocked at Kathleen and Steven’s incredible luck. “People with five chips usually walk away with $1,500,” a user pointed out. “These two scored $20,000 with just two chips. That’s insane!”
The moment reignited long-standing debates among fans about the fairness and unpredictability of Plinko. Some viewers questioned how the game balances skill and luck, especially when major wins like this one happen so rarely. Yet the couple’s holiday victory added an extra layer of celebration to the episode.
For Drew Carey, the backlash over his gravy boat remark is a rare moment of controversy in his otherwise smooth hosting career. Known for his quick wit and affable demeanor, Carey usually walks the line between comedy and charm. But this incident reminds audiences that even well-intentioned jokes can hit a nerve, especially when product placement and brand image are at stake.
Still, the segment offered one of the week’s most talked-about TV moments, blending unexpected wins with unexpected words.
What do you think of Drew Carey’s gravy boat comment? Was it harmless humor or an unnecessary jab? And were Kathleen and Steven’s two-chip Plinko win one of the luckiest moments in Price Is Right history? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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