The Story Behind Why Drew Carey Signs Off On The Price Is Right By Saying ‘I Love You’

When Drew Carey began hosting one of television’s most popular game shows in the summer of 2007, it was quite a significant moment. He’s now been hosting The Price is Right for close to two decades, and his closing message has evolved over time. Recently, the host of CBS’s game show disclosed the heartfelt explanation behind his sign-off, ‘I love you,’ at the end of each episode.

Carey had a chat with US Weekly where they discussed his coping with the passing of his ex-fiancée Amie Harwick, along with the approaching landmark for The Price is Right (specifically, its 10,000th episode set to air later in February). During this conversation, the previous host of Whose Line is it Anyway was asked about his heartfelt farewell message for the show, and he expressed that he considers it a crucial message to share with others. In his own words:

He believes this message should be as common as any other greeting.

In simpler terms, I express affection to everyone, just as we would say ‘hello’ or ‘goodbye.’ To my female friends, I often include a heart in my texts and tell them I care for them deeply. The same sentiment goes out to their partners and children; it’s important to share love freely and say ‘I love you’ frequently.

Familiarizing oneself with the frequent use of a caring phrase among native Clevelander residents in both professional and personal settings becomes clearer as you consistently hear it throughout the 2025 TV programming schedule. Although understanding and using this phrase can sometimes be challenging, appreciating its prevalence shows great insight.

After being known for his role in “The Drew Carey Show,” he expressed his conviction that more frequent expression from men about this matter is crucial. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of openly discussing it as you never know when it might make a difference. He put it simply as follows:

It’s absolutely ludicrous to believe that men are often discouraged from expressing their love or even offering a hug, for fear of being perceived as weak or unmanly. This notion deeply saddens me. I firmly believe that it’s crucial to let people know how much they mean to us. You never know if it might be the last time you have that opportunity with them.

It appears that the Geppeto graduate demonstrates a deep understanding and appreciation for expressing emotions following the 2020 Harwick tragedy. Over time, Carey has been quite open about his healing process, even going so far as to forgive Amie Harwick’s murderer, which seems to have reinforced his belief in the significance of loving others. I haven’t watched the classic game show on the eye-logo network for years, but now, I feel drawn to tune in and listen to his heartfelt words myself, and observe the peculiar hosting style Carey seems to employ.

Discovering the reason behind Drew Carey’s closing statement, ‘I love you,’ at the end of each Price is Right episode, provides the heartwarming entertainment I didn’t realize was missing in 2025. Witness it firsthand on weekdays on CBS, or stream it with a Paramount+ subscription, or catch the continuous broadcast on Pluto TV.

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2025-02-07 05:37