Contestant Stuns Drew Carey With Near-Perfect Bid on The Price Is Right

In one of the most unforgettable moments in The Price Is Right’s long history, contestant Patrice Masse of Grande Prairie, Alberta delivered a jaw-dropping performance that left both host Drew Carey and the studio audience in total disbelief.

During the highly anticipated Showcase Showdown, Masse placed a confident bid of $39,500 on a prize package that included a brand-new car, a luxury trip to Miami, and several additional high-value items. His estimate showed impressive strategy, precision, and a sharp understanding of the show’s pricing psychology.

When the time came to reveal the actual retail value, the tension in the studio was electric. Drew Carey paused, looked at the card, and read the number aloud:

$39,501.

For a moment, no one breathed. Then the room exploded.

The crowd erupted into cheers as they realized Masse had missed the exact price by just one dollar. Drew Carey — normally steady and composed — staggered back in shock, laughing and shouting in disbelief. “So, let me tell ya…” he started, clearly stunned by the razor-thin margin.

Because Masse came within $250 of the actual price without going over, he qualified for the show’s extremely rare Double Showcase victory — meaning he took home both prize packages, a dream outcome for any contestant.

Within hours, clips of the moment went viral online, with fans praising Masse’s calm confidence and incredible accuracy. The episode is already being hailed as one of the most thrilling in recent memory.

Patrice Masse’s one-dollar miss — and spectacular win — will go down as one of the greatest showcases ever played on The Price Is Right.