Even Drew Carey is Bob Barker's successor, he does a superb job as the host. I get a little annoyed when he tries to cheer up a losing contestant on stage with what they have already won and not to feel bad about it. Hey, if you get on the stage then it would be an honor itself. Only a handful are called by the audience. Nobody is chosen beforehand. The models have also changed with younger women but I still prefer the originals like Holly and Janice. Oh well, times have changed. The showcase showdown bids are into $50,000 amounts for trips, cars, furniture, jewelry, and technology across the board. The game is still the same and faithful to the price is right model. Only the host and the models have changed but change can be good and the game is still around.