Grande Prairie, Alberta – A moment of sheer luck and precision on The Price Is Right had host Drew Carey and viewers stunned as contestant Patrice Masse made an astounding bid of $39,500 during the Showcase Showdown. The stakes were high as Masse took a chance on a package that included a new car and a trip to Miami, defying the odds to come within a mere dollar of the exact value.
As Carey revealed the actual retail price, his reaction spoke volumes as he stepped back in disbelief, leaving Masse and the audience on edge. With a mischievous tone, Carey announced the bid of “thirty-nine thousand, five-oh-one,” setting the stage for an exhilarating moment that would go down in the show’s history.
In a thrilling twist of fate, show rules dictated that a bid within $250 of the actual price without going over would crown the contestant as a Double Showcase Winner. Masse’s daring guess was hailed by Carey as the “best Showcase bid in the history of the show,” marking a rare and remarkable triumph.
Walking away with a sensational prize package worth $83,068, Masse’s win included a Kia K5 GT-Line, luxurious getaways to Milan, Hawaii, and Miami, a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycle, and a collection of high-end fashion items from Versace, Gucci, and Coach. The Canadian contestant’s astounding victory was noted as the season’s highest showcase win by CBS, adding to the excitement of the moment.
Amidst the celebrations, Masse’s wife, Tina, joined in the jubilation, reflecting the shared joy of the monumental win. As the show concluded, Carey couldn’t help but marvel at the near-perfect bid, humorously noting how being off by just a dollar made all the difference in the world of The Price Is Right. The unforgettable moment underscored the show’s unpredictable nature, where luck, strategy, and intuition can lead contestants to unimaginable success.