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- ‘Price is Right’ contestant wins a car with mom’s help but many fans had the same doubt: “Was she…” (marketrealist.com)
Local man, George, wins a new car on “The Price is Right” thanks to his mom’s quick thinking. During a nail-biting game of “Five Price Tags,” George needed to guess the exact price of a sedan.
He turned to the audience for help, and his mother, Gayle, signaled “twenty-five” with her hands, indicating $25,780.
George took her advice, and the audience erupted when his guess was correct. He immediately ran to check out his new ride.
Gayle excitedly joined him on stage, bypassing host Drew Carey to admire the car. Carey joked about the family’s exuberant celebration.
The heartwarming moment went viral, but some viewers questioned whether Gayle’s coaching was allowed. One commenter wondered if audience members could offer help.
Despite the debate, many celebrated the mother-son win. Several online comments praised Gayle’s intuition and highlighted the importance of listening to one’s mother.