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Wayne Brady Reveals Game Show Contestants' Wild Past

5/19/2025

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Wayne Brady candidly shared that early contestants on "Let’s Make a Deal" frequently showed up high or drunk, a trend that has thankfully faded. At CBS Fest 2025, he celebrated the shift to more alert and engaged audiences. Drew Carey echoed this sentiment, recalling similar antics on "The Price Is Right," revealing a quirky side of game show history.

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Wayne Brady candidly shared that early contestants on "Let’s Make a Deal" frequently showed up high or drunk, a trend that has thankfully faded. At CBS Fest 2025, he celebrated the shift to more alert and engaged audiences. Drew Carey echoed this sentiment, recalling similar antics on "The Price Is Right," revealing a quirky side of game show history.