Bob Barker Faces Allegations of Heinous Racist Remarks
Episodes of E!’s docuseries Dirty Rotten Scandals have renewed scrutiny of Bob Barker’s tenure on The Price Is Right. The two installments devoted to the show aired last week. Viewers are resharing scenes and accounts online.
Former staffers speak out
The episodes include interviews with former models and staff. Several people who worked on the program described a hostile atmosphere.
Kathleen Bradley, the show’s first full-time Black model, told producers she faced negative fan reactions. She also said production meetings sometimes featured racist language when models were not present.
Contestant selection and orders
Claudia Jordan, who joined the show a decade later, raised separate concerns. She alleged a pattern in contestant selection. Jordan said only a limited number of Black contestants were allowed per taping. She claimed that limit came from a directive tied to Barker.
Allegations from other models
Model Holly Hallstrom accused Barker of expressing discomfort about interracial relationships. Hallstrom told producers he referred to Black men with extremely disparaging language.
Video and public reaction
Resurfaced footage shows Barker appearing to step back from a Black contestant who attempted to hug him. Media outlets and social clips have circulated that moment widely.
Filmogaz.com reviewed the episode excerpts and the circulating video. The material has intensified debates about long-standing workplace accusations.
Series focus and legacy
E! said the miniseries aims to examine reported toxic workplace practices, discrimination claims, and related lawsuits. The episodes also addressed other shows, including Dr. Phil and America’s Next Top Model.
Bob Barker died on August 25, 2023. The recent coverage has revived discussion about his conduct. Bob Barker has faced allegations of heinous racist remarks in the renewed attention.
- Show: The Price Is Right
- Docuseries: Dirty Rotten Scandals (E!)
- Notable interviewees: Kathleen Bradley, Claudia Jordan, Holly Hallstrom
- Death: August 25, 2023
