The Price Is Right host Drew Carey admits a shocking fact about himself and the show

The Price Is Right host Drew Carey reveals a shocking fact about himself and the show

Drew Carey appears on television nearly every day, hosting The Price Is Right and its primetime counterpart, The Price Is Right at Night, in addition to reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, which he hosted from 1998 to 2007. Despite his regular TV presence, the comedian admits he can’t stand watching himself on screen.

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In a revelation that has surprised fans across the entertainment industry, The Price Is Right host Drew Carey has admitted that he rarely, if ever, watches himself on television—despite anchoring one of America’s longest-running game shows for nearly 18 years. The veteran comedian and presenter shared his personal discomfort with self-viewing in a recent interview with Parade, while discussing the upcoming DVD release of The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series, commemorating its 30th anniversary.

Carey Avoids Viewing His Own Work

Drew Carey, who has been the face of The Price Is Right since 2007, candidly revealed his aversion to seeing himself on screen. “Not a lot of my fans know that I don’t like watching myself on TV. I have a real hard time,” Carey admitted, as mentioned in a report by the Citizen Tribune.

Reflecting on his time in the editing room during his sitcom days, he added, “I had to leave. I don’t do it that often because every time I saw it, I was like, ‘That’s what I look like? And that’s how I walk?’ I get so tired of seeing myself.”

Even as The Price Is Right airs daily—along with The Price Is Right at Night and reruns of his classic improv series Whose Line Is It Anyway??—Carey rarely tunes in.

He noted that producers once had to persuade him to watch his own footage for performance review. “I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ He really had to twist my arm,” Carey recounted, as per a report by Citizen Tribune.

Mental Health and Media Consumption

This avoidance of self-viewing is part of a broader commitment by Carey to maintain his mental well-being. In an earlier interview with Us Weekly, the longtime host spoke openly about his mental health practices. “I’m very careful. I watch my mental health all the time,” he said, noting that he often limits exposure to social media and news. “Sometimes I go, ‘Nope, not today,’” Carey remarked, as mentioned in a report by Citizen Tribune.

While Carey is reluctant to watch his performances, his passion for the job remains strong. The Price Is Right, a mainstay of American daytime television since 1972, recently celebrated its 10,000th episode in February—an occasion Carey called “an honor” to be part of.

A Milestone for a Reluctant Star

Despite his discomfort with the spotlight off-camera, Carey has been instrumental in steering The Price Is Right through a successful new era, bringing charm, humor, and a sense of connection to millions of viewers. His reluctance to engage with his own on-screen image may be unusual for a television figure of his stature, but fans have continued to embrace his authenticity and warmth.

Carey’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into the personal experiences behind one of the most familiar faces in American television. As The Drew Carey Show prepares for its 30th anniversary release, and The Price Is Right continues its decades-long run, the host’s candidness has only deepened the appreciation of audiences for his enduring contributions to television.