It was a regular high-energy day on The Price Is Right—until one unexpected moment turned a contestant’s fate around and stunned host Drew Carey in the best way possible.

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The episode kicked off with the usual electric energy fans have come to expect. The audience was buzzing, the music pumping, and Drew Carey was in his element, delivering charm and laughs. But what happened next was more than just another game show win—it was a heartwarming, spontaneous moment that reminded everyone why The Price Is Right remains a staple of daytime TV.

Enter Brian, a contestant whose excitement was obvious the moment he was called to “Come on down!” After working his way onstage, Brian faced off with Drew, doing his best to stay cool under pressure. The first prize: a fitness jump rope with anti-slip silicone grips. Not the flashiest start. Alongside it came a deluxe picnic set, complete with everything from elegant glassware to a foldable picnic table.

Though the prizes were nice, it was clear Brian was holding out hope for something bigger. And then it came—George Gray’s voice rang out, “Brian, do you know what’s better than that? Your brand new car!”

Cue the eruption. The studio lit up as a gleaming Kia K4 LX8s in Snow White Pearl rolled onstage. Brian’s eyes widened. This was what he came for.

To win, Brian had to conquer the high-stakes game “10 Chances.” He was given five numbers to use in guessing the prices of three prizes: the jump rope (2-digit), the picnic set (3-digit), and the car (5-digit). And only ten guesses—total.

The jump rope was a quick win: Brian guessed “40” on the first try. One down, nine chances left.

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Then came the picnic set. With the numbers 5, 6, 0, and 8, Brian cycled through several guesses—580, 560, 650, 625. Nothing hit. Tension grew. Finally, on guess five, he tried “680.” Ding ding ding! He got it. Relief swept over the studio.

Now came the big test: the car.

With only four chances left, Brian stared down the five digits he had to use: 4, 2, 8, 0, 5. As he began writing down “28…” something wild happened.

From deep in the crowd, a voice thundered, “FOUR!” It wasn’t a whisper—it was a shout so loud it pierced through the lights, the music, even Drew Carey himself.

Brian paused, looked up, and took the stranger’s advice. He placed the “4” in front. His final guess: 24,850.

Silence.

Then: ding ding ding!

He’d done it. First try. Perfect guess. The crowd exploded. Drew Carey, visibly surprised and delighted, turned to the audience and said, “Shout out to whoever in the audience screamed ‘four’ at the top of his lungs—thank you so much, sir!”

It was a classic Price Is Right moment—spontaneous, joyful, and pure.

Even George Gray looked like he wanted to high-five everyone in the front row. The joy in the studio was infectious. Brian beamed, and the stranger in the crowd unknowingly became a part of game show history.

The moment sparked an age-old debate among fans: Should audience members shout out guesses? Some say it adds to the fun and community vibe. Others argue it takes away from the contestant’s individual skill.

But for Brian, the answer is clear. That shout was everything.

Moments like these are why The Price Is Right endures. It’s not just about the prizes. It’s about people—their hopes, their energy, and the unscripted magic that can only happen live. Whether it’s a perfectly timed shout or a contestant dancing their way onstage, the show continues to deliver real, human joy.

So, would you trust a stranger’s advice if it meant winning a car?

Let us know—and don’t forget to practice your “Come on down!” moves. You never know when your moment might arrive.

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