Steve Harvey Tells The World What Was Really Going On With That Family Feud Winner
TV host and Hollywood celebrity Steve Harvey finally let everyone in on the hidden truth behind a peculiar game show contestant. Not one person in the studio could figure out what was going on with this person, but what they could tell is that something was off. The reason for all that was happening is something no one could have predicted.
Under Pressure
Being on national television can be a very nerve-racking experience. But a few months ago on Family Feud one contestant, in particular, was acting extremely strange. There were nerves, sweating and some suspicious things going on.
Under Pressure
Condition Worsened Day to Day
From day one to day three, this questionable player had won zero dollars. Under further examination, it was clear that his health was deteriorating by the second. After Steve Harvey took the player’s mother aside, the shocking truth was revealed.
How The Show Works
There are always two families on the show, the players in each work together to win the big prize. One family member was acting quite strange throughout the entire show, and his behavior only got stranger.
Harvey As A Host
The vibe of the show is very different since longtime host Louie Anderson retired. In 2010, Harvey took over and brought his own style to the program. This included stronger relationships with each member of the family. When this particular episode was aired for the entireworld to see, the player in question surprised both the audience and Harvey himself.
A Shocking Shift
Regular viewers will recognize Harvey’s funny comments, especially when players answer with unique responses. Although he’s a veteran television personality, even Steve Harvey couldn’t prepare for what was to come.
A Shocking Shift
Popularity Of Feud
With the way social media is today, this episode was posted online for the public to see in the year 2016. This particular Family Feud clip garnered vast interest and quickly rose to the forefront of social media sharing.
Popularity of Feud
Memorable Clip
After the episode aired, a new video called “Steve’s Unforgettable Family Feud Moment” was added to Harvey’s YouTube channel. Viewers expected to laugh at the clip, but it wasn’t funny at all. Instead, they dropped their jaws in complete shock.
Memorable Clip
Surprise Circumstance
Instead of laughing or joking at the participant, Harvey talked from his heart about the vivid situation, including the participant’s noticeable shaking and perspiration. The TV host’s light tone shifted quickly, catching everyone by surprise.
Harvey Relates
Harvey says, “This man was on Family Feud.” The player showed intense sweating and Harvey added, “He was the captain [of his team] and he was sweating profusely, to the point where we had to change his shirt. And you know, I was trying to joke with him, but he was sweating too hard.”
Concerning Behavior
Harvey and the show’s crew members noticed the player’s sweating did not appear stop, and they became concerned while on live television. Without a medical background, Harvey grew anxious yet tried to keep relaxed. Unbeknown to Harvey nor the production team, severe and persistent perspiration actually can signal a major illness.
Worsening Condition
While the cause of excessive perspiration is sometimes unknown, throughout the show the participant continued to drip in sweat. As the dripping continued (alongside his tough break), the more Harvey and his grew worried.
Challenging Filming
While shows like Family Feud can be challenging to win, the player of interest struggled with the loss more than others. “He was just a wreck.” In the YouTube clip, Harvey describes, “He had played three days and didn’t win the money.”
Turn of Events
As the show neared the end, the player and his family’s course changed, yet it wasn’t the win that was the greatest twist. The family earned $20,000 in cash, but the man’s emotions were far from anticipated. Harvey explains, “He just fell on his knees and wouldn’t stop crying.”
A Raw Host
Following the show’s day of taping, Harvey reached out to the player and his family. He asked the participant about the drastic expression. What the player told Harvey would crack open even Harvey to his rawest state.
A Raw Host
Surprised Audience
As Harvey begins to reveal the truth, the live audience audibly exhales with deep surprise. Harvey’s next action continues to shock the show’s guests.
A Good Deed
It turns out that the sweating was due to a terminal illness. After hearing from the player himself–Harvey pulled from his own personal wealth. Harvey gifted the man a generous $25,000.
Of Modest Means
Steve Harvey was not always the millionaire that he is today. As a comedian, author, and television host, Harvey certainly ranks high in Hollywood. Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Harvey is valued at over $120 million dollars.
Television Earnings
Earnings from being the host of Family Feud has also enhanced Harvey’s wealth. Perhaps it’s no shock that Harvey acted with kindness once there is light on his own upbringing.
Formerly on Steets
As a youngster, Harvey once benefited from random acts of kindness. He started his career in stand-up comedy yet struggled with homelessness, using his car as a sleeping place and showering at public places. He too needed assistance to help him as a struggling performer and support his early comedy career .
A Kind Couple
Harvey joined together with his wife Marjorie to create something that sets them apart from other Hollywood couples.
Paying It Forward
Harvey and wife Marjorie founded the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation to help pay their wealth forward toward others. According to the organization’s mission statement, the Foundation, “..strive[s] to be the change-agent in fostering excellence in the areas of education, health, and social well-being in urban and diverse communities; ensuring that the needs of the whole child are met. ”
Committed To Faith
Harvey considers himself committed to his Christian faith and recognizes prayer for its help during more difficult times. According to The Gospel Herald, Harvey once shared, ” Christian current affairs website The Gospel Herald in 2015. “I told God if he let me make it, when I got there I’d tell everybody how I did it.”
Committed To Faith
Purposeful Work
Harvey has shared his meaningful work and goals for his legacy with the public. “I’ve just gotten to a place where it’s got to be more than jokes,” he expressed to The New York Times.
A Lasting Legacy
Harvey desires a positive legacy and shared, “I know it sounds corny, but I’m starting really to think about my life in terms of ‘What are they going to say about me?’…The sense of wanting to do something meaningful is upon me now.”
Leading the Way
After Harvey shared about the terminally ill contestant on Family Feud, likes and shares skyrocketed. YouTube noted more than three million likes numerous comments for his act of kindness. Harvey’s gesture led the way and inspired one viewer to comment: “What an amazing gesture of kindness and love. Thank you, Steve Harvey for setting an example for all of us. God bless this man and his family.”
Leading the Way
Onlookers’ Generosity
While Harvey’s kindness and generosity earned likes and internet recognition, not all Americans with life-threatening illnesses are as lucky. Public citizens without health insurance end up paying millions out of pocket and unable to pay for a sudden accident. Without full health coverage, the day to day can be anxiety-invoking in the event an emergency strikes.
Turning To Strangers For Help
Recent internet trends show a rise in sites like GoFundMe, which allows families with ailing family members to seek money and cures from strangers. NerdWallet reports that as of 2015 that $930 million of the $2 billion that has passed through GoFundMe since its start was raising funds for medical reasons.
Troubling Stats
While sometimes donations from strangers pull through, not all campaigns are successful. According to NerdWallet only one in ten campaigns succeeds the financial goal. With optimism, there is hope that charities similar to Harvey’s will join together for random acts of kindness.
A Small Success
Despite several attempts to search for the clip from Family Feud of the ailing contestant’s win, it was nowhere to be found. It seems as though the ill man’s legacy has disappeared into the world wide web. Yet, all is not lost. Harvey’s act of kindness and assistance for the man and his family continues in their hearts even behind the screens.
