Steve Harvey Reveals The Unusual Truth About Family Feud Winner

If you ever had a television at home, you must know who popular television host Steve Harvey is. He recently revealed the truth about a game show contestant who made a desperate attempt to take home the prize. No one had any idea what was actually happening when the contestant appeared to be more than just nervous. The behavior this contestant displayed was highly unusual. Read on to find out what actually happened there and then!

Under Pressure

It is completely understandable if you feel nervous and uncomfortable on national television. However, the nerves displayed by this Family Feud contestant looked incredibly unusual. This person had been sweating heavily and showed questionable signs. What exactly was going on?

Condition Worsened Day to Day

This contestant did not have a particularly great performance from day one to day three of the show. In fact, his winnings had totaled zero! Closer examination showed that his health also deteriorated…

He Couldn’t Prepare

Steve Harvey only learned the reasons behind this contestant’s health decline when he talked to the mother. The Family Feud host could not prepare for what he was about to be told. Don’t forget he was on Live TV, meaning his emotions couldn’t be disguised.

How The Show Works

If you are not familiar with Family Feud, two families form two individual teams. The players in each family need to work together and guess the most popular answers to each category. While some family members may have differing opinions, most often agree on the same answer.

Money & Prizes

According to the producers, the correct answers come from a survey with 100 random participants. The families are aiming to get a higher score to bring home money and prizes. In this specific episode, one particular contestant was behaving in an unusual manner.

Louie Anderson

Family Feud has changed a lot from the days when the show was hosted by Louie Anderson. Louie took the show on in it’s 3rd revival. He was the main host of the game show from the years 1999 to 2002. Richard Karn and John O’Hurley came after, before Steve Harvey’s big break.

Harvey As A Host

Harvey took over back in 2010 and started implementing his own hosting style. Among other things, this includes establishing better relationships with family members. When this particular episode with this player was being filmed, Steve Harvey and the viewers were all surprised.

A Shocking Shift

Regular viewers will undoubtedly recognize the comedic commentary the host provides. This typically occurs when a contestant gives unique responses. Despite his hosting experience, the celebrity host could not have guessed what was about to happen.

Popularity Of Feud

We now live in the era of Snapchat, likes, and shares. It comes as no surprise that the particular episode has gone viral on the internet. After the public reveal in 2016, this clip has been circulating in social media.

Memorable Clip

After the episode went on air, the video appeared on Harvey’s YouTube channel with the caption: “Steve’s Unforgettable Family Feud Moment.” If you thought it was going to be a funny clip, you would be wrong. Members of the audience were actually shocked by the revelation!

Surprise Circumstance

This time, Harvey did not laugh at the participant or deliver a punchline. Instead, he spoke from the heart when he shared the details of the story, such as the perspiration and shaking of the participant. People are used to him speaking in a light tone, but this was a story that called for something else.

Harvey Relates

While he was recounting the episode, he shared, “This man was on Family Feud.” Apparently, the contestant was visibly sweating at the time. Steve Harvey even said he sweats a bit himself in front of the cameras with all of the lights shining down.

Team Captain

Harvey continued, “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.” Something was very wrong.

Concerning Behavior

Harvey and the crew members of the show noticed how the sweating did not seem to stop. They eventually became concerned about his situation. Although he had no medical background, Harvey could not help but feel anxious about the situation.

Unsure

What the entire production team did not know was that persistent and severe perspiration often signaled a serious condition. They weren’t sure if they should stop the taping, or let the contestant reach out for help himself.

Worsening Condition

Although it can be hard to determine the reason behind excessive perspiration, everyone could see that the participant was dripping in sweat. When the perspiration continued, Harvey and the crew began worrying some more.

Challenging Filming

It can be challenging to go on a television game show like Family Feud. The lights, cameras, and fast-pace of the game can be too much for some contestants. Was that the case with this contestant?

Something More

However, the player’s tough break seemed to signal something more than bad luck. “He was just a wreck,” Harvey said in the YouTube clip. “He had played three days and didn’t win the money.” This was quite odd if we do say so ourselves.

Turn of Events

When the episode was nearing the end, the player’s team suddenly began to take the upper hand. Would the under dogs win the game after all? But, a bigger twist happened, overshadowing their good luck.

Weird Reaction

The family won $20,000 in cash, but this contestant did not react accordingly. Harvey said, “He just fell on his knees and wouldn’t stop crying.” Was he crying because he was so happy? Or was something else wrong?

A Raw Host

After the taping ended, Harvey approached the family of this particular player. He still couldn’t quite believe what had just happened. He sure had never seen it in all his years as a host.

Overcome With Emotion

The family was at first surprised by Steve Harvey’s approach. He inquired about the drastic reaction from the participant. When they answered, Harvey would be overcome with emotion.

Surprised Audience

What could have possibly driven the participant to such a state? When Harvey finally talked about the truth, everyone in the audience exhaled in surprise. What he said next would shock them even further.

Terminal Illness

Apparently, all the sweating was happening because the man was suffering from a terminal illness. Steve Harvey couldn’t believe his ears. He had a feeling in his gut that something was very wrong, and he was clearly right.

A Good Deed

After learning this sad fact from the participant himself, Steve Harvey decided to help. He wanted to do something for the contestant, something that would actually make a difference in his life.

A Generous Gift

As you may have guessed, Steve Harvey is quite a wealthy man. Not only that, but he is also known for being quite generous, constantly giving to charities and organizations. He ended up giving the contestant a whopping $25,000!

Of Modest Means

But, Steve Harvey had not always been a millionaire. He has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an author, television host, and comedian. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Harvey has a net worth of more than $120 million!

Many Shows

Steve Harvey has many shows to his name. Here’s the list: The Steve Harvey Project, Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge, Steve Harvey’s Funderdome, Steve, Steve Harvey and The Steve Harvey Show. And we haven’t even covered the show’s he has starred in and hosted!

Own YouTube Channel

He also has his own YouTube channel with a total of 3,265,215 subscribers! His most viewed video was seen a whopping 51 million times! It is titled ‘Steve Harvey Breaks Down After Seeing His Mama’s House’.

His Very Own Street & Day

Can you believe that there’s a street named after Steve Harvey in Cleveland, Ohio? A portion of E. 112th Street in the city is called “Steve Harvey Way”. The street sign even has a photo of the famous celebrity! The mayor of Cleveland also proclaimed January 17, 2015 as “Steve Harvey Day”. How cool!

Television Earnings

It goes without saying that the money Steve Harvey made as the Family Feud host contributed to his impressive fortune. His annual salary for TV hosting is $44 million…not too shabby!

Don’t Let It Fool You

But don’t let that number fool you. Steve Harvey is quite a generous fella, and when you learn about his upbringing, you’ll see why he acted with such kindness toward this contestant.

The Richest TV Hosts

Although Steve Harvey isn’t the richest TV host out there, he is in the top 5! Judy Sheindlin aka Judge Judy takes the No. 1 spot, followed by Ellen DeGeneres, Phil McGraw aka Dr. Phil, Ryan Seacrest and Steve Harvey.

Formerly On Streets

When he was young, Harvey had also benefited from acts of kindness. Before he made it big in the world of stand-up comedy, he went through homelessness. Can you believe that the Steve Harvey we all know and love was once on the streets?

No Home

During the 1980’s, he slept in his car and showered at gas stations and public pools. If he had not received any assistance, the then-struggling performer would not be where he is now.

A Kind Couple

Harvey and his current wife Marjorie worked together on a project that made them stand apart from the other couples in Hollywood. Coming from a poor background, Harvey made it his mission to help others in need.

The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation

Together, the pair founded the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation in an attempt to pay their luck forward. Don’t you wish all the wealthy people in the world did something like this?

Paying It Forward

According to the charity’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. ”

His Family

Family is very important to Steve Harvey. He has 5 children in total: Karli Harvey, Broderick Harvey Jr., Wynton Harvey, Brandi Harvey and Lori Harvey. Karli, Broderick and Brandi are from his marriage with Marcia Harvey. Wynton is from his marriage with Mary Lee Harvey and Lori is from his marriage with Marjorie Harvey. We just love this amazing family photo!

Committed To Faith

Did you know that Harvey is a devout Christian? He is committed to his faith and acknowledges how much prayer has helped him get through difficult moments. When he talked to The Gospel Herald in 2015, Harvey said, “I told God if he let me make it, when I got there I’d tell everybody how I did it.”

Purposeful Work

Harvey always worked hard to make a positive impact on the world. Here was what he told The New York Times: “I’ve just gotten to a place where it’s got to be more than jokes.”

Published Author

Did you know Steve Harvey is a published author? He wrote 4 books, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find and Keep a Man, Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success and Jump.

A Lasting Legacy

Harvey wants to create a positive mark. He said, “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 posting the clip about the Family Feud contest, it began to make rounds on social media platforms. On YouTube, the video received three million likes and a lot of comments. One viewer left this comment on the clip: “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.”

Award Winner

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to hear that Steve Harvey has many awards under his belt. He’s won 6 Daytime Emmy Awards, 2 Marconi Awards, and 14 NAACP Image Awards. Color us impressed!

His Big Break

Curious as to when and how Harvey got his big break? He can thank Showtime at the Apollo for this! He hosted from 1992 all the way until 2000, opening up many doors into the entertainment industry.

Onlookers’ Generosity

Although we admire Harvey for his generosity and kindness, we have to face the fact that not everyone with terminal illnesses has been as fortunate. As a matter of fact, citizens with no health insurance often end up shelling out millions of dollars to pay for accidents and medical conditions. Many people are not prepared for any emergency whatsoever.

Turning To Strangers For Help

Recently, people have started to go on platforms like GoFundMe whenever they cannot afford to pay for medical expenses. Isn’t it admirable that strangers are willing to lend a hand to people in need? According to NerdWallet, $930 million of the $2 billion GoFundMe has raised in 2015 went towards hospital bills.

Troubling Stats

Although there are successful fundraising efforts, there are also plenty of campaigns that have fallen through. NerdWallet has reported that only one in ten of these campaigns hit their financial goals. The majority of these people hope that charities like the one Harvey founded will help them out.

Improved Ratings

How impressive is that once Steve Harvey began hosting Family Feud, the show’s ratings increased exponentially?? Since 2012, it is the 2nd most watched daytime comedy show. He also hosts Celebrity Family Feud, another success.

Miss Universe Pageant

Steve Harvey is also the host of the esteemed ‘Miss Universe Pageant’. He took on this role in 2015, and made a huge mistake that same year. We’re sure you remember him announcing the wrong winner. Wow, was that a fail.

His Real Name

Do you know what Steve Harvey’s real name is? It’s Broderick Stephen Harvey. The TV host decided to forego his first name and go by a shortened version of his middle name. We think this was a good choice!

A Small Success

You will not find the video about the winning moment of the terminally-ill contestant from Family Feud on YouTube. It almost seems like it has been wiped away from the internet. Why is this?

The Legacy

Nonetheless, this does not mean that the legacy has disappeared. We are certain that the act of kindness by the celebrity host will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of the family and viewers.