Contestant Hugs Drew Carey After Winning Trip on 'The Price Is Right'

James McMillan from Omaha, Nebraska, celebrated his victory with an enthusiastic embrace of the game show host.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A contestant on the popular game show 'The Price Is Right' won a trip to Seattle, Washington, and celebrated by hugging host Drew Carey. James McMillan, from Omaha, Nebraska, bid $999 on a set of designer sunglasses and then played the Clock Game, correctly guessing the prices of the prizes within the 30-second time limit to win the trip, as well as a bar, stools, and countertop appliances.

Why it matters

Winning big on 'The Price Is Right' is a lifelong dream for many contestants, and the show's enthusiastic host Drew Carey is a beloved figure in television. This moment of pure joy and celebration captures the spirit of the long-running game show and the special connection between the host and contestants.

The details

McMillan started out by bidding $800 for the bar and barstools, then lowered his bid to $780 after Carey told him to go lower. With 21 seconds left, he guessed the $845 price of the countertop appliances, including a toaster, kettle, mixer, whisk, and blender. When he won, McMillan threw his hands up, shrieked, and then hugged Carey, saying 'Thank you, dude!' He also hugged the show's models before spinning the wheel and advancing to the Showcase round.

  • On February 16, 2026, McMillan competed on 'The Price Is Right'.
  • McMillan had 30 seconds to guess the prices of the prizes in the Clock Game.

The players

James McMillan

A contestant from Omaha, Nebraska, who won a trip to Seattle, Washington, as well as other prizes, on 'The Price Is Right'.

Drew Carey

The longtime host of the game show 'The Price Is Right', who guided McMillan through the Clock Game and celebrated his victory.

Alexis Gaube

A model on 'The Price Is Right' who McMillan hugged after winning his prizes.

Devin Goda

A model on 'The Price Is Right' who McMillan hugged after winning his prizes.

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What they’re saying

“Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the whole country. It's so fun there.”

— Drew Carey, Host, 'The Price Is Right'

“Thank you, dude!”

— James McMillan

What’s next

McMillan will have the opportunity to win even more prizes in the Showcase round of 'The Price Is Right'.

The takeaway

This heartwarming moment on 'The Price Is Right' showcases the joy and excitement that contestants experience when they win big on the long-running game show, as well as the special bond between the host and players.