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‘The Price is Right’ criticized for offering woman in wheelchair a treadmill

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
May 6, 2015

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Part of the fun and excitement of “The Price is Right” is unveiling what prizes a contestant has the chance to win.

Today, many viewers called out the game show on social media, saying producers were insensitive for offering a woman in a wheelchair the chance to win a treadmill.

The woman won both a sauna and the treadmill, and seemed thrilled. She took to Twitter after the show to let everyone know that she was happy to win the prizes.

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