Drew Carey has been hosting The Price Is Right since October 15, 2007, so as of early 2026 he’s been the host for about 18 years.

How long has Drew been hosting?

  • Drew’s first official episode as host aired on October 15, 2007, when he took over from longtime host Bob Barker.
  • That means he has been hosting The Price Is Right for roughly 18 years as of 2025–2026 TV seasons.
  • A 2022 segment on TODAY highlighted that he’d hit his 15-year mark that year, which lines up with an 18-year tenure by 2025–2026.

Quick timeline snapshot

  • 1972–2007: Bob Barker era.
  • June 2007: Bob steps down after thousands of episodes.
  • October 15, 2007: Drew Carey’s debut as host.
  • 2017: Show celebrates Drew’s 10th season as host.
  • 2022: Media marks 15 years of Drew’s run.
  • 2024–2025: Fans note online that Drew has now hosted for well over half of Bob Barker’s tenure, and passed the 17-year point in October 2024.

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