Drew Carey says he won't retire from 'The Price is Right', calls ex-host Bob Barker's exit 'a mistake'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Carey reaffirmed his dedication to 'The Price is Right' after he revealed he has no plans to retire from the iconic game show.
Speaking about his hosting position, which he took over from the legendary Bob Barker in 2007, Carey said, "I'm not going anywhere," according to his interview with ET.
Drew Carey says he will not make the 'mistake' Bob Barker made
Reflecting on Barker's decision to retire from the program, Carey said, "I think Bob made a mistake by retiring."
"I'm not gonna make that same mistake. As long as my heart is ticking and they want me to be on the show, I think I'm gonna do The Price is Right. I just love it," he added.
Expressing his belief that he was destined to be the show's host, Carey smiled saying, "I think I was made for it."
Drew Carey's advice for Ryan Seacrest
Responding to inquiries about offering advice to Ryan Seacrest who is set to host the 'Wheel of Fortune', Carey chuckled saying, "Do I have any advice for billionaire Ryan Seacrest? Who hosts everything all the time? No."
“Bro, I think you got it. I think you know what to do. I think you know how to host things. Don't worry about it. You're going to be fine," he added.
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Drew Carey says he struggles to live up to Bob Barker's legacy
Paying heartfelt tribute to Barker who died on August 26, 2023, at the age of 99 after his battle with Alzheimer's disease, Carey said in September 2023 that the legendary host "was so good at this."
"He was so good at relating to people and getting them to be relaxed and be themselves. You watch his demeanor and his attitude. He never seemed stressed," he said of Barker's time on the show as a host.
Carey who admitted to occasional struggles to live up to Barker's laid-back demeanor and legacy, also opened up on the valuable lessons he learned from watching the veteran host in action during his time on the show from 1972 to 2007.
"I've learned to relax while I'm onstage and not be so uptight about what's going on," Carey said of Barker.
"I just have to own the show and make it like my living room, because he was so comfortable in front of a camera," he added, according to ET.
