Remembering How Steve Harvey Described Making a $25K Contribution to Terminally Ill ‘Family Feud’ Contestant

An unforgettable moment from Steve Harvey’s time hosting “Family Feud” were featured on his talk show, offering fans a glimpse into his world. Although posted on YouTube over eight years ago, the standout moment — when Harvey described making a touching contribution to a terminally ill contestant during the game show — the story has never stopped making the rounds on the internet. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 08: Steve Harvey attends the second preseason NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks at Etihad Arena on October 08, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Here’s What Happened In the clip, posted on Aug. 1, 2016, Harvey, who has an estimated net worth of more than $200 million, was telling the live audience of the “Steve Harvey Show” about how after discovering one winning “Family Feud” contestant was terminally ill he gave the man additional money. Harvey described how during the “Family Feud” episode, the comedian sensed something was off with the contestant when he noticed the man sweating so much that he was instructed to change his clothes between takes. The contestant, who was also his team’s captain, eventually won $20,000...