Excited 'Price Is Right' Contestant Screams After Winning Car

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A contestant on the popular game show "The Price Is Right" let out a piercing scream after winning a 2025 Kia K4 Lx car on the first shot. Eve Chavez, an insurance company worker from Mesa, Arizona, had the highest bid of $576 for a nine-piece diffuser package and then went on to win the car in the Temptation game.

Why it matters

Dramatic contestant reactions are a hallmark of "The Price Is Right," with winners often overcome with excitement. This latest incident follows a contestant getting sassy with host James O'Halloran the previous day, further highlighting the unpredictable and entertaining nature of the long-running game show.

The details

Chavez, a 32-year-old from Mesa, Arizona, was the second contestant called to "come on down" on the March 6 episode. She bid $576 on a nine-piece diffuser package, which had an actual retail price of $643, winning the package and earning the chance to play for the car. In the Temptation game, Chavez correctly guessed the price of the Kia, leading to her ecstatic celebration that included several piercing screams.

• The incident occurred on the March 6, 2026 episode of "The Price Is Right".
• It came just one day after another contestant got sassy with host James O'Halloran.