For over a decade, Drew Carey has been the charismatic and humorous face of The Price Is Right, stepping into the shoes of the legendary Bob Barker in 2007. While Barker’s reign was marked by his iconic catchphrases and smooth delivery, Carey brought his own style—marked by relatability, dry wit, and a genuine rapport with contestants. But even the most seasoned hosts aren’t immune to the occasional on-air slip-up, and in one recent episode, a minor mistake turned into a major win for a lucky contestant.

The incident unfolded during the classic game “10 Chances,” a fan-favorite challenge that tasks players with guessing the prices of three items using a limited number of chances. On this particular day, the contestant named Lisa was called to the stage to play. The prizes up for grabs included a compass, a set of appliances, and a shiny new SUV.

Lisa’s first task was to determine the price of the compass using three given digits: 5, 0, and 4. Without hesitation, she guessed “40,” which was correct, setting a confident tone for what was to come. She had nine chances left.

Next came the appliances. This time, Lisa had to use the digits 4, 0, 7, and 5 to form the correct three-digit price. But as Drew pulled the card meant to reveal the digits, the game board malfunctioned, prematurely displaying the correct answer—$540—to everyone, including Lisa. Drew froze, visibly surprised and slightly frustrated. “I don’t know what happened, nobody touched this,” he said, pointing at the malfunctioning board. But he quickly recovered, ringing the buzzer three times and awarding Lisa the prize. She scribbled the correct number and a smiley face underneath it, celebrating an easy win she hadn’t even needed to guess for.

Lisa now had eight chances remaining to win the SUV, a Chevrolet Trailblazer LP. She was given the digits 3, 6, 0, 5, and 2 and tasked with arranging them in the correct order to guess the vehicle’s full price. Her first two guesses—$36,520 and $35,620—were incorrect. On her third attempt, she guessed $26,530. This time, the lights lit up, the buzzer rang in triumph, and she had won the SUV.

The audience erupted in cheers as Lisa celebrated her prize. But it was the earlier gaffe that made the episode memorable. Drew’s good-natured handling of the mistake earned praise from fans across social media. “That’s why I love live TV—anything can happen,” one user tweeted. Another said, “Lisa got so lucky, but Drew made the moment even better.”

Drew Carey’s blunder added an extra layer of fun and unpredictability to the show. It reminded viewers that even when things go off-script, the magic of live television often lies in those very unscripted moments. His quick thinking, humor, and ability to turn a production glitch into an entertaining moment only solidified his place as a beloved host.

Though Bob Barker left big shoes to fill, Carey has not only upheld the show’s legacy but also evolved it. He’s brought a refreshing, human touch to The Price Is Right, blending traditional game show excitement with spontaneous charm. And in this case, his slip turned into a storybook moment—one that Lisa and millions of viewers won’t forget.

As game shows go, perfection isn’t always the goal. Sometimes, it’s the little imperfections—the unplanned moments—that create the most joy. Lisa may have gone home with a car, but The Price Is Right fans walked away with one of the most entertaining episodes in recent memory.