Price Is Right player loses big trip due to buzzer | TV Shows

A Price is Right contestant waited 50 years to be on the show only to lose out on an impressive trip after a buzzer blunder.

Contestant Neil got his chance to win big after guessing the closet amount for a set of backpacks, but he couldn’t keep his luck.

When he ran up to the stage, host Drew Carey noticed his shirt, which said he’d waited 50 years to come on the hit CBS game show.

“Congratulations! You finally made it,” Carey said, before announcer George Gray showed the prizes at stake: Snorkle gear, underwater scooters, and a trip to Hawaii.

Carey explained that in the Clock Game Neil has to guess the price of the snorkle gear and sea scooters before the buzzer runs out.

As the excited player rushed to the stage, fans watching at home saw something peculiar in the crowd.

A man, who was wearing a cream button down and black pants, was seated two rows in front of him and appeared to be holding a phone.

A few viewers were upset as they knew the rules of the shows and its permitted items. According to the game’s website, “phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the holding room or studio of The Price is Right.”

On Reddit, someone wrote: “That’s the first time I’ve seen someone do that.”

Some were questioning if it was “even a phone” because it was “so small” and the producers wouldn’t allow it if it was.

Previous audience members chimed into the conversation sharing their experience with the policy.

One said: “They take your phone right before you go in the studio.”

Another pointed out: “Some VIP guests may be allowed to have their phone in the studio, however having it out on camera is ridiculous.”

A third added: “One of my episodes I attended I was seated next a group of 4 VIPs 2 in front and 2 to my right. Partway through the taping they asked me if I could take a photo of them with their phone… I’m thinking the whole time what the f— do you have your phone?????”

To ensure fair play, audience members are also not allowed to bring smartwatches, backpacks and price lists. The show even puts limitations on the type of clothing the crowd can wear.