The Worth is Proper contestant who took house $100,000 on the sport present is talking out about his historic win. Ryan Digman appeared on the sport present’s 10,000th episode.
He informed his native information station, CBS13 Sacramento, that he was the primary individual in line for the present at 4:30 am, touring by himself from Sacramento to Los Angeles, California.
“I obtained to win a life-changing amount of cash for me and my son. It makes me cry a little bit bit nonetheless. You noticed me a little bit emotional as a result of occasions are actually tough for lots of people,” he informed the outlet.
“I even informed folks earlier than I stand up there. ‘I’m going to go on The Worth is Proper and win $100,000.’ And I did.”
Digman informed the outlet that he made life-long mates on the present, together with a lady from Colorado, with whom he already has plans to satisfy up within the subsequent few weeks. He even teased that followers would possibly see him and his new pal on The Wonderful Race sooner or later.
The sport present contestant was an viewers member 21 years in the past however by no means obtained picked to play. Now aged 42, Digman stated the celebrities aligned for him this time, particularly since he has an eight-year-old son, Nick. Whereas enjoying, he wore a yellow shirt that learn, “I’m a dad on a mission to spin the wheel,” referring to the present’s large wheel to get to the Showcase. He additionally had a photograph of Nick on his shirt for good luck. Digman informed The Los Angeles Occasions that his son has autism and he realized a few of his first phrases by watching The Worth is Proper.
After bidding on a VR headset, Digman obtained the possibility to “come on down.” He performed Grande Sport, the place he might have received $100,000. Usually, on this recreation, contestants can win as much as $10,000 by selecting merchandise which might be below a sure worth. They’re proven six grocery gadgets, 4 of that are priced under the goal worth, and two are priced above it.
The sport present contestant should choose the gadgets that they consider are under the goal worth. If they’re appropriate, they proceed on and win $1,000. They will select to maintain the cash or threat it and choose the remaining product that doesn’t exceed the worth they’re making an attempt to get to. If they’re appropriate, they win $10,000. Nevertheless, for the ten,000th present, the prize was $100,000.
Digman, a incapacity advocate for youth, was so surprised by the win that he dropped to his knees and burst into tears. The gang erupted in loud cheers and applause. Host Drew Carey leaned right down to seize his hand and console him.
Nevertheless, in the course of the Showcase Showdown, Digman went over 100 and didn’t get to advance to the Showcase Spherical.
An encore episode of The ten,000th episode will air on Tuesday, March 4, at 8/7c. It will also be streamed on Paramount+.
The Worth Is Proper, weekdays, 11/10c, CBS