Teen spends years studying ‘The Price Is Right,’ wins trip and shares autism awareness message

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Kollin Redenbaugh and his mother, Trish, spent years planning a trip to “The Price Is Right.” Contestants must be at least 18, so Kollin spent that time watching, waiting and studying the game.

“By the time I turned 18, I was ready for this,” Kollin said.

When the moment arrived, Kollin said he felt disbelief.

“I was on cloud nine. That’s what I was waiting years for, and like, it happened. The moment I got to that podium, I was like, ‘It happened,’” Kollin said.

Kollin started by making the closest bid on a DJ kit to get on stage. He then played “Pick-a-Pair,” matching grocery item prices with coaching from his mother in the crowd. He won a trip to New Zealand.

Kollin then took his turn at the Big Wheel, where he used the moment to speak about something else.

“I shouted out to my mom, dad, and family because I love them. I shouted out everyone in the autism community, because I’m on the spectrum, and I wanted to go on The Price to spread autism awareness,” Kollin said.

His energy led the studio audience to start a chant.

“It was insane, and I started chanting with them! I was like, ‘Kollin! Kollin!’” Kollin said.

Kollin said he hopes people watching remember one thing.

“I pretty much just want people to remember that this was my dream, and I fulfilled it. And I’m proud of that,” Kollin said.