Married Couple of 61 Years Wins Car on 'The Price Is Right' Valentine's Day Special

The husband picked up his wife in excitement after they guessed the correct price of the vehicle.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 3:07am

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A married couple of 61 years, Barbara and Ben Topper, won a 2025 Hyundai Venue SEL car on the Valentine's Day special episode of the game show The Price Is Right. The wife screamed in excitement as her husband picked her up after they correctly guessed the price of the vehicle during the 'Lucky $even' game.

Why it matters

The rare occurrence of couples competing together on The Price Is Right, as well as the heartwarming story of a long-married pair winning a major prize on Valentine's Day, made this a feel-good moment that resonated with viewers and highlighted the show's ability to create special memories for contestants.

The details

The Toppers, who wore shirts saying 'He/she picked me 60+ years ago,' bid $1 on a pair of beach cruisers and won, earning the chance to play for the car. In the 'Lucky $seven' game, they had to correctly guess the five-digit price of the Hyundai, starting with the first number provided. After some close calls, Ben's final guess of 3 for the last digit left them with $1, winning them the vehicle.

  • The Valentine's Day episode aired on February 13, 2026.
  • The Toppers have been married for 61 years.

The players

Barbara Topper

One half of the married couple that won the car on The Price Is Right Valentine's Day special.

Ben Topper

One half of the married couple that won the car on The Price Is Right Valentine's Day special.

Drew Carey

The host of The Price Is Right who presided over the Toppers' car win.

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What they’re saying

“Oh my God!”

— Barbara Topper

“What's the secret?”

— Drew Carey, Host

“He's gone a lot.”

— Barbara Topper

The takeaway

The Toppers' heartwarming win on The Price Is Right's Valentine's Day special showcased the enduring power of long-term love and the ability of game shows to create unforgettable moments for contestants, even after more than six decades of marriage.