Additional Coverage:
- ‘Family Feud’ host Steve Harvey threatened to quit the show if one answer showed up on the board (marketrealist.com)
Game Show Host Steve Harvey Nearly Quits Over Earwax Answers on ‘Family Feud’
Steve Harvey, known for his hilarious reactions to outlandish answers on “Family Feud,” almost reached his breaking point during a recent episode. The question, “Name something a cheap person might use their earwax for,” elicited a series of responses that left Harvey questioning the sanity of the contestants – and nearly his own job security.
Derrick from the Thomas family buzzed in first with “food,” a response that stunned the host. While it did appear on the board, it wasn’t a top answer. Jamicia from the Kindell family then suggested “lotion,” which ranked higher, much to Harvey’s disbelief.
The round continued with Shayna correctly guessing “glue” as the number two answer. Contestant Nate, however, drew a blank, earning Harvey’s approval. “That’s what I’m waiting on,” Harvey exclaimed, relieved to find someone who shared his bewilderment at the concept of repurposing earwax.
The real shocker came with Mo’s answer: “To brush their teeth, Steve.” This was the final straw for Harvey, who declared, “If this is up here, I’mma quit.” Fortunately for the host – and the audience – the answer wasn’t on the board.
Rolanda from the Kindell family then suggested “tape,” another incorrect answer that cost her family the round. The Thomas family, given the chance to steal, offered “chapstick” as their answer. To everyone’s surprise, including Harvey’s, it was on the board, securing their victory.
The bizarre exchange quickly went viral, with fans flooding the YouTube clip’s comments section. One viewer jokingly suggested a new title for the segment: “Answers on Family Feud that made Steve Harvey seriously question if the people around him are sane.” Another expressed disbelief that “food” and “lotion” were actual answers, while a third fan quipped that the show was “running out of ideas for questions.”