The long-running game show The Price Is Right might seem like the last place you’d expect there to be a scandal surrounding. After all, it’s just a game show for people to play some fun games and win a little (or a lot) of money for themselves. A recent episode seemed even less controversial at first, where celebrities played alongside the contestants to raise money for a charity of their choice.
When RuPaul, of *RuPaul’s Drag Race*, appeared as the celebrity in question on the show, it was his choice of charity that stirred up some controversy.
While on the show, RuPaul did not compete, but he did support all the contestants, because the show was matching the value of the prize with a donation to his charity of choice, which happened to be Planned Parenthood.
The show ended up making a donation of $97, 266 to the organization that focuses on providing medical support to at-risk communities.
Many fans of the show were not pleased, as one of Planned Parenthood’s core beliefs is that people should have the right to access safe and legal abortions.
“Tell me I’m wrong but The Price is Right is a disgrace. They raised $97,000+ for Planned Parenthood with their evening show tonight,” one disgruntled fan tweeted.
However, some fans were incredibly supportive of this donation.
“I squealed when I heard his charity was @PlannedParenthood and they’re right, the program SAVES lives everyday, both Men & Women,” tweeted one fan of the show in support of both RuPaul and Planned Parenthood.
The audience is definitely split on the matter.
While some fans insisted that RuPaul and the show were “far from heroes” for their actions, not everyone agreed.
“I think PP really needed this and I’m glad they’re getting the funding they deserve. RuPaul is an amazing human and it makes me happy to see this!!” one fan tweeted .
What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Last Updated on May 13, 2020 by Rae Batchelor