The Price is Right contestant who lost trip to New Westminster now gets to go for free

The Price is Right contestant known as Phillip on the show has been found and finally got a chance to visit New Westminster for free. Monika Gul reports.

By Negin Nia and Maria Vinca

Posted December 6, 2023 5:07 pm.

Last Updated December 6, 2023 7:41 pm.

The Price is Right contestant known as Phillip on the show has been found and finally got a chance to visit New Westminster for free.

Phillip lost a trip to New Westminster last month by overestimating the price by $3,000 USD. Host Drew Carey’s response grabbed a lot of attention online.

“That’s way less than I thought it was gonna be, we haven’t had a $5,000 trip in a while,” he said. “Philip, don’t blame yourself for that one, that was a tough one,” Carey said.

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Phillip from 'The Price is Right' in New Westminster
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Tourism New Westminster launched an online campaign shortly after with #SearchForPhillip to bring him on a free round trip to the city from Los Angeles.

Phillip is now in New West for the week, and says he was “very honored, very flattered by all of this.”

He was offered a four-night stay at the Inn at the Quay, two tickets to a magic show, and a beer-tasting tour for two.

Phillip adds that New Westminster is a destination spot by itself, and called Vancouver the “suburb of New West.”

Those wanting to keep up with Phillip’s trip can follow along online, as Tourism New Westminster has put together a full itinerary for his time in the city.

“We wish Phillip could stay longer to enjoy everything that New Westminster has to offer.”

His journey comes to an end on Saturday with a “Quayside Tour with Fraser River Discovery Centre” and a tour of the Irving House, a heritage home in the city.

-With files from James Paracy

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