Bobby Bones' Sidekick Dan 'Lunchbox' Chappell Appears on 'The Price Is Right'

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Dan 'Lunchbox' Chappell, co-host of The Bobby Bones Show, appeared as a contestant on the March 31 episode of The Price Is Right. Chappell ran down the aisle in a tuxedo, jumping on top of audience members, high-fiving some, and hugging others. He made it to the contestant's row, won a winery trip, and advanced to the Showcase Showdown, where he bid the same amount as his opponent - $32,000. Though he lost the Showcase, Chappell described the experience as a lifelong dream come true.

Why it matters

Chappell's energetic and extroverted appearance on the iconic game show highlights the growing trend of radio personalities and social media influencers crossing over into television. His willingness to embrace the theatrics and spectacle of The Price Is Right also reflects the show's enduring appeal as a platform for contestants to showcase their unique personalities.

The details

Chappell, from Nashville, Tennessee, was the first person called down on the episode. He admitted he 'couldn't hear his name being called' but once he saw it on the cue cards, he 'freaked out.' Chappell won a winery trip and advanced to the One Wrong Price game, correctly identifying the wrong price for a workout machine. In the Showcase Showdown, both Chappell and his opponent bid $32,000, but Chappell lost by being $1,000 over the actual price.

• On March 31, Chappell appeared as a contestant on The Price Is Right episode.
• In 2014, Chappell was charged with making a terroristic threat after a radio stunt where he went into a convenience store in a ski mask.

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What’s next

The judge in Chappell's 2014 case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail.