The Price Is Right Contestant Loses Trip After Not Listening to Friend

A contestant's failure to heed her friend's advice cost her a chance at winning a trip to Coastal Delaware.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:56pm

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On a recent episode of The Price Is Right, contestant Beatrice Catalan won the chance to play for a trip to Coastal Delaware. However, she ultimately lost the trip after not listening to her friend's advice on how much to bid.

Why it matters

The Price Is Right is one of the longest-running and most popular game shows on television. Moments like this, where a contestant's decision-making process is scrutinized, are often discussed and dissected by fans, highlighting the high stakes and entertainment value of the show.

The details

Catalan had the highest bid of $801 on an indoor garden set, winning the item. She then moved on to play the Check Game, where she needed to write down an amount on a check that would fall between $8,000 and $9,000 to win the trip. Before writing the amount, Catalan turned to her friends in the audience for advice. One friend suggested $1,700, but just before Catalan wrote it down, another audience member shouted '$3,000.' Catalan ended up writing '$3,000' on the check, which was too high, and she did not win the trip.

  • The incident occurred on the April 2, 2026 episode of The Price Is Right.
  • Catalan won the indoor garden set earlier in the show.

The players

Beatrice Catalan

A contestant on The Price Is Right who won the chance to play for a trip to Coastal Delaware but ultimately lost it after not listening to her friend's advice.

Kiersten

Another contestant on The Price Is Right who tied with Catalan while spinning the wheel, leading to a re-spin that Catalan won.

Genesis

Catalan's opponent in the Showcase Showdown, who went over the price, allowing Catalan to win the Showcase.

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What’s next

Catalan will likely continue to appear on future episodes of The Price Is Right, where she will have more opportunities to compete for prizes and trips.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of listening to the advice of those close to you, even in the high-pressure environment of a game show. Catalan's failure to heed her friend's suggestion ultimately cost her a chance at winning a trip, but she was still able to walk away with a substantial haul of prizes.