I’d have liked to see that as well. Could have been a fun moment. Maybe they decided the reveal that they had taped was too confusing/awkward to air. JT would have a better take on things, I’m sure.
The show’s other viral moments have been pretty easy to explain. “Announcer on treadmill falls on face while reading prize copy.” “$80,000 awarded after every player hits same bonus space on wheel.”
The Manuela situation in particular got some pretty stupid, sensationalist media coverage. “PRICE IS RIGHT MODEL MAKES $21,000 MISTAKE! WILL SHE BE FIRED?” Easy clickbait, no need for any explanation, anybody could see what happened from the clip.
In the show’s defense I can’t see the Shopping Spree situation making those soundbytes—“Producer makes addition mistake, costs show elliptical trainer and shoes” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
But I still would have liked to see it. Editing booth can be comforting, but it can also be a crutch. Living in the moment has always been something the current staff could stand to improve on.