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The way John o'hurley treats the women on the show. He must be sexually deprived as he is always asking the women to hug him tightly. This is discussng to me. Please have this stopped. It spoils the show. Thank you.

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david herr
union, US
Apr 19, 2015 5:39 pm EDT
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Why do you run five year old steve harvey game shows on two or three channels? He is the worst host of all. Why don't you show some of the other host!s which are a lot better then he is. I will not wactch any of the games that he hosts. There are to many other hosts that you can get enstead of him. Please run shows with other hosts.I

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Lorraine Clerkley
Arlington, US
May 30, 2015 1:56 pm EDT

I was playing as a guest paid $4.99 for 10 coins. When connected to Facebook I lost my coins. How can I get reimbursed?

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WORDZofWisdom2U
Detroit, US
Jun 24, 2015 7:23 pm EDT

My complaint is with the host. Steve Harvey. [censored] tell that Uncle Tom to stop calling grown African Americans BOY !

He does it all the time, but calls the Caucasian men by their first name or Man. The black adult males he hits them on the back and will say C'mon BOY to grown men. Review the tapes. I am sure you have heard this before and the word is GET not GIT, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HIRE A TEACHER TO TEACH HIM HOW TO SPEAK PROPERLY, children are watching.

Example: 6/24/2015 - While on the show they won $20, 000.00 and a car but he still called a grown man boy and another grown African American (Stevenson Family) was referred to as STUPID to his Lawyer Wife. He continues to insult African Americans while almost bowing and shining the shoes of the males in the Caucasian families.

When Bernie Mack was alive and doing the Ocean 11 Movies, he heard Bernie had the role and he called the producer and told him if they gave the job to him he would do the roll for less money. The producer blew him off and stayed with Bernie. Bernie was supposed to have been his friend. Bernie Mack was the King of Comedy, watch the DVD

Please ask him to not dis-respect the contestants of the show.

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Carolyn1432
Moore, US
Jul 06, 2015 9:02 pm EDT

My complaint is on the show with the Thomas family vs. Frates family, the question was what musical instrument could a nudist hide behind . The Frates said a saxophone and question went to other team to steal, but when the answers were uncovered, one answer was wood winds and guess what? The saxophone has a reed and is a woodwind instrument. The Frates should have won that question. The first question same show, the little Frates guy said his chest and bulked muscles up. The other team stole and used his answer they said muscles and won the points. I have seen you guys take answers when you don't use the phrase "specific".

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Robyn Trent Jefferson
US
Aug 17, 2015 9:41 pm EDT

This is long overdue. Family Feud questions and some answers have always been a bit risque but now, are outright dirty. Last week, I was watching with a family member and while a contestant tried to give a tactful response to a racy question, Steve kept pressing and pressing until the man said the body part right out and Steve responded by saying he couldn't believe the man said it. The answers they post on the board cannot possibly be what the contestants say and frankly, it's embarrassing to watch. Steve had the audacity to chastise a contestant once, saying that this was a family show.

Further, Steve has brought back full circle an image that black entertainers have fought for years to rid themselves of, perpetuating all the negative stereotypes, almost a one-man minstrel show. I am listening right now while my do or die family member watches and the question involves Viagra. This show has evolved to filth and sleaze, far beyond what should be acceptable in any entertainment forum.

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barrym823
US
Sep 17, 2015 7:20 am EDT
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We had watched Family Feud for many, many years. Unfortunately, the show is now SO biased as to be ridiculous.

First, blacks make up 13% of the population (and growing), but make up about 50% of the participants. How can this be?

Also, black contestants are given FAR more time to answer questions than non-black participants. This is SO blatantly obvious

When answering a question, if a black person responds after the buzzer, Harvey looks at the judge and says " she said...", but when a non-black gets buzzed (sometimes very, very quickly), Harvey responds with a "sorry" and moves on.

This prejudice is so blatantly obvious, that it no long is fun to wafch the game show that has been our favorite for decades.

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turnips
US
Sep 18, 2015 7:13 pm EDT

Family Feud is not for the "family" any longer. The sexual innuendos, language, suggestive material is definitely not entertainment for the entire family. Tonight I was cooking supper and couldn't get to the remote in time to change the channel, my four grandchildren were watching when the question asked something about where you could "stick in your finger", and I was furious to hear "my wife", "in the butt" not to mention the previous answers to a question about what men like big or small, of course one of the answers was going to be women's breasts. The show has gone so vulgar and low class that it is no longer a family show and shouldn't be placed in the family time slot.

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jobek
US
Sep 25, 2015 7:18 pm EDT

I completely agree that Steve Harvey is a huge racist. You see a large biased because he spends way too much time with the black families joking and allowing them to have more time to come up with answers than he does with any other race that comes on to the program. We stopped watching the show because of the sexual connotations and the blatant racism. You don't have to go so overboard to have an entertaining show.

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btybooop58
Walnut Creek, US
Oct 10, 2015 5:33 pm EDT
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I was watching the 3pm episode on GSN of Family Feud (Oct. 10, 2015) and when the question was name a food that should be the national food of America, the one man said Steak and then said like steak and potatoes, he got an x for that answer, then the younger kid in the same family wanted to say French Fries but was told by Steve Harvey " you can't say the because he already said steak and potatoes" Then when the question went to the other family (who was a black family) to steal, they said French Fries and he allowed it and it was a correct answer. the black family ended up going to play for the money. I waited hoping they would correct it but they didn't and they let the Black family go on to try to win the money. Very disgusted by the show and how they seem to favor Black family's over White ones. I love Steve Harvey but find this very wrong.

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ChrisWalkerVT
US
Jul 09, 2018 9:43 pm EDT
Replying to comment of btybooop58

It was because the first guy gave away an answer and he’s not allowed to help his teammates, so he made that answer invalid by his team. The other team could still say it.

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Ursula Hovet
US
Oct 29, 2015 6:47 pm EDT

I couldn't find a site for comments that are not complaints.
We generally enjoy the show but want to suggest one thing: When the host says what the No. 1 answer was, it's not helpful because a second answer is always required. So have him announce the top two.

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Ursula Hovet
US
Oct 29, 2015 7:06 pm EDT

THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT!
It would be helpful if the host could announce what the SECOND best answer was/is in the playoff round. A second person has to answer, so why not let everyone know what the number one AND number two answers were.

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Gary5579
Ona, US
Nov 21, 2015 7:24 am EST

At 59 I have watched Family Feud since it's beginning, and over the years I have seen many changes. We now have Steve Harvey as host, and I have noticed in recent years the majority of families on the show seem to be African American, as several folks on this board have also noticed. I have no issues with race, but I have so say that some of the families that get on the show are very loud and obnoxious. I suppose it is my personal taste, but that type of behavior makes it hard to watch the show, no matter who it is. As for Steve favoring black families over whites, I have often wondered if he quietly supplied answers to some of the questions in an effort to help them win. This is what brought me to this website. In 2013 they had a tournament sponsored by Publisher's Clearing House in which the jackpot prize money was $160, 000. It was no surprise that in the end 2 black families played the championship game. I am watching the rerun of that show as I am typing this, and it occurred to me that the majority of families on the show has become increasingly more in favor of black families. While I am not trying to make it a black vs white issue, I do have to take exception to the subject of equal opportunity, as it seems the roles have obviously been reversed on Family Feud.

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Susan Risner
US
Jan 14, 2016 2:55 pm EST

I think since Steve Harvey has taken over it has gotten dirtier and dirtier, Kids watch that show, Christians watch that show and it just keeps getting dirtier since he took over

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Pattikarch51
US
Apr 18, 2016 5:05 pm EDT

I have also noticed how Steve favors the black families. Say if the black family was to get 3 strikes and the question is answered correctly by the other family I've seen him hang his head in disappointment that the black family lost.
He jokes more with the black families and often skips over introducing the white families altogetheri have stopped watching it as it is a little to risky to be called family entertainment.

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none of ur bees wax
US
Jul 03, 2016 12:00 am EDT

The show is filthy, the question what was the last thing you stuck your finger in ? the guy said my wife! WHAT? the next answer was a [censored]! WHAT? well if you a stupid question you get a stupid answer! They claim this to be a family show! really then air it at 2am with all the other dirt. and I agree it is always black against white thats bull ### now swearing is acceptable! after all its on your family show ... .like that one really stupid black chick that couldnt answer the question you spent what 5 minutes just on her! what if she doesnt know how to say mom then f- her... I cant believe that I can not sit and watch this show with my kids because its so dirty, everything is turned to filth no matter what.Even the simplest questions is turned to dirt and steve laughs about it! way to go push it some more! I can see why he was divorced 4/5 times already! that speaks for its self! WE REFUSE TO WATCH FAMILY FEUD ANY LONGER GET IT OFF THE AIR!

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Mr Kim
US
Apr 06, 2017 7:10 pm EDT

I just watched an episode literally. Last question for the white family "Name something you land" W hite lady said Helicopter (X). Black family answers the same question for the win. " Name something you land?" Black woman said :feet.. Here's the kicker. For that question of only four answers.
Name something you land.
1. Plane
2.? did hear it
3. Gymnastic/ vault landing.. Uhh you land on your feet!
4.Job
White family goes on to win $20, 000 with the easy freaking questions. So yeah this can go both way! Depending how you look at it.

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Boycotter
US
Aug 26, 2017 1:30 pm EDT

Watched the show, where a question was asked :" What furry animal looks like it died on President Trumps head?" How dare you! How come you never ask questions .like: What President could be compared to an oreo?" or "What presidents wife has an [censor] that could be used as an eclipse?' or "what president family still owns slaves in Africa?"
I find it unfortunate that now even game shows have to become political and offend half of their audience. You just lost me as a watcher. Shame on you!

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Laura Paris
US
Dec 20, 2017 5:12 pm EST

I noticed tonight that the black contestants came up with the same answer with the questions what does a doctor hate to run out of . Both said Stethoscope. No way in hell no one would say that unless it was a given answer. I think Steve is giving away answers to the questions. People need to take a test to test their intelligent. Also Steve needs to be fair. If Steve was a white dude was doing this you think he would get away with it? NO!
I'm not watching family feud any longer.

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BoBtjh
US
Dec 30, 2017 6:07 pm EST

Replace harvey or follow the equality rules the rest of us have had shoved down our unwilling throats since king! "I myself am African American I will say, some of your post are racist and disappointing. especially the comment about not wanting a Mexican President, and African American only making up 12% of the population not 50%. However, I have watched Family Feud for years. I have noticed more diversity on the show. I think because the host is black more blacks are applying to be on the show..it's that simple. Steve needs to be fair to all families. Steve is old school...you just feel happy seeing someone look like you (just how many of your comments reflect the same point..you want to see more white people like you)
Family Feud ratings are at a all time high since Steve. Yes, I have noticed the questions have been more sexual. I agree, this could be tone down. Maybe the producers are trying to reach a mature demographic. I'm not sure of the reasoning. On a positive note, I have seen more Asians, and Hispanics on the show. I just watched an episode with an African American Muslim family. The show needed more diversity! However, I would like to see more family focused questions...but if the Nelson ratings show a older demographic is watching..I don't see a problem. My favorite host are Steve Harvey and Ray Combs hands down." that looks like you, high rating same reason hussein got on D.C.!

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whiter mike
US
Apr 04, 2018 5:50 pm EDT

I wonder if SH produces this show? Too many black families, have never seen a white member of the production crew, I have seen SH actually offer a job to a young black guy who was in college, Ive seen him give extra time to a black family and yes Ive seen SH let the black family change their answer. His talk show is the same, very few white people in the audience, very few white people featured on the show. Lets face it, SH practices reverse discrimination.

SH is a [censor], a racist and hes full of himself.

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AngelQueenDiva
US
Apr 09, 2018 5:21 pm EDT

STEVE HARVEY IS A SAVAGE. FAMILY FEUD HAS GOT TO GO. NOW!

ON GSN TV. East Coast 5PM TIME SLOT.

WHITE HOCKEY TEAM.

"TITTIES" was given and accepted as an answer for $20, 000.00.

REALLY?!?! SERIOUSLY?!?!

My 95 Year Old Grandmother USED to enjoy this show. I am 54 and I WAS OFFENDED TOO!

I NEVER LIKED STEVE HARVEY.
Family Feud should be renamed "OBSCENE FEUD"

I Am A Black Female.

I am contacting the U.S. A.G.

9APRIL2018 NYC

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attaline
US
May 06, 2018 5:35 am EDT

Even though he lets black people cheat... they still make them self's look really stupid.

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Darryel Gordon
US
Jun 05, 2018 6:47 pm EDT

SUE FAMILY FUED!
Why is it okay for this game show to promote violence against men and degrade men to becoming the subject of any demeaning situations that would never be said to women?
I was watching this episode and question was something to the effect of “what can a wife do to make her husband feel like the house dog?”, this is the most offensive and vulgar display of disrespect I’ve think I had ever seen on a tv show let alone a game show that used to be family friendly and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Since they have hire Steve Harvey this show has reached gutter like status that Richard Dawson would have never stooped too. This show needs to be cancel or they need to fire Steve Harvey, if he chooses to be “Submissive” and like this form of abuse from women (or whomever!) let that stay as his own sexual perverse proclivities!
There needs to be a mass or class action suit against this show for mental abuse, and for the women that has been subjected to shameless sexual overtures while standing clearly a forced smile of uncomfortably, should also join in as being sexually offended by his constant comment a disgustingly physically sexual innuendos, if he was any pervert on the corner and not person of means, he would have tossed in jail or sued.
Why should he get away with these things when Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein are now being made to pay for them offenses, and let’s not forget Family Feud because they are condoning everything that I mentioned!
What messages are we really sending to our sons and daughters, that’s boys are made to be disrespected and insulted and girls are supposed to let someone stand in their ace and make uncomfortable overly sexual comments from an over 60 year old pervert and fake a smile and take it, “Come on, we can do better than that”!

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Robert Williams
US
Aug 15, 2018 8:19 am EDT

The clownes family won because ( ring ) wasn't accepted as jewelry!

the game air in florida before dr. Pil . Dr. Pil air 4:00 p.M. On june 15, 2018.

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irish100
US
Aug 15, 2018 11:22 pm EDT

i would like a refund on money that i won't be using, that is in the on line version of family feud. i have over 4200 points on my account that i would like a refund for. Contact me at my email or my phone at [protected].

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rick370
US
Aug 19, 2018 12:00 am EDT

used to enjoy watching, but the sexual questions / answers have become disgusting. and Steve Harvey is more talkative and friendly to black families than he is to white contestants ... HE IS A RACIST !

and when some answer is given of a sexual nature, he gets that stupid look on his face, sticks out his bottom lip and stairs at the camera, and if the answer has any reference to perpetuating the sexual myths about black men, he finds away to gyrate his hips and make remarks that try to show he agress with the myth. The show is revolting and Harvey is also, feud is not allowed in our home anymore !

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Sk77
US
Aug 20, 2018 9:58 am EDT

On the episode that aired May 15, the woman answered the last fast money question well after her time was up. Steve Harvey permitted the answer.

Unfair! Cancel this show now!

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Tam Schreiner
US
Sep 18, 2018 10:12 am EDT

Dear lord.
Please get a new host.
Steve Harvey is an annoying, racist, idiot.

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JenRB
US
Sep 19, 2018 12:31 am EDT
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Is this a "Family" show?
What is with the inappropriate nature of the questions?
They are not appropriate for a family to watch.
With that said. It gets worse and worse.
What used to be a show I enjoyed watching with my children, I can no longer put on.
It's actually disgusting.

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jet stream
US
Sep 19, 2018 7:03 pm EDT

The ratio of ethnic groups is WAY out of proportion. Out of 74.5 million people in the U.S, for instance only 17.9 are black. Yet there is most always one white & one black family, or like today 2 black families and the blacks are with this, not the only ones being discriminated against.

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bearstandsup
US
Oct 16, 2018 1:17 am EDT

If African-Americans are just 14% of the population of the U.S. why so many programs have 100% African-American contestants? Is Steve Harvey and the producers of the show closet bigots, anti-white; anti-Asian; anti-Latino?

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Julie Gossett
US
Nov 01, 2018 4:02 am EDT

On tonights episode there was a question/answer about Gods creations being annoying to ppl. Cats was one of the answers! I love cats they are capaple of loving u back and they do! I'll never watch this program again. Sincerely Julie. I used to like this program its ashame that this has happened.

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Cekiya
US
Nov 12, 2018 3:08 pm EST

Why is the Sass family on family feud so many times? It seems like family feud is rigged. Why do they get to keep coming back? They have been on there multiple times. Other people auction for the show. So why are they allowed to come back over and over again.

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Elvis y Vicky
US
Nov 19, 2018 7:35 am EST

I put on my bet as $500.00, what I always play, and I ended up loosing $20, 000.00.

ROBERY ROBERY ROBERY...

I WOULD NEVER BET THAT MUCH. I SURE SOPE YPU MAKE IT RIGHT LIKE STEVE HARVEY DOEA IT ON TV.

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Dianne Logan
CA
Jan 05, 2019 8:56 am EST

Show the damn programs in order!

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Sue Kell Peletta
US
Jan 06, 2019 6:11 am EST

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! Asking contestants for ideas on how you clean up a murder scene when you've murdered someone? I am SO APPALLED. No more words.

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MarkAnthonyLee
US
Jan 13, 2019 5:10 pm EST
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Been watching Family feud since 1976. Harvey's intro to the show has to change, same thing every show. "I'm Steve Harvey, I'm your man" Then "We got a good one for ya tonight. From Chicago or ? it's the Wilsons. And from Atlanta it's the champs, the Bryans". I have never seen two white families against each other. They are always 2 African American families or one Caucasian and one African American.. Or an Japanese or Chinese, but never two of the same .

Then when it gets close to the end of the game, Harvey's scenario is always the same two or three times. "Okay, here is the situation...There is one answer up there, if you get it right, you win, if you don't the Bryan's have a chance to steal and win the game" Over and over and over during the same game. Once he mentions it, is enough we all know the situation. And he slaps the counter while he is telling everyone this. We want to see Steve Harvey around for ever, but please...…..change his scenario's and the way he does things. It would be a nice breath of fresh air.

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MarkAnthonyLee
US
Jan 13, 2019 5:21 pm EST
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One other thing other people have pointed out, I have also noticed but forgot to mention. If a African American family goes on to Fast money. Time runs out...Steve turns around to look at the judges he gives them a nod as to say we will allow this right? He then let's the person's answer to count even though they were 4-5 seconds after the buzzer. He has never done this with a white family. He is prejudice, racist and second thought, he has other things to keep his mind busy. Get someone else. Then I noticed an article written about back stage. He will not other people talk to him unless they have an appointment ?!?!?!?! Give me [censored]ing break. He is not God !~ People try to tlk to him in the hallways and say Good Morning or whatever. He won't allow this either. What are they suppose to say ?"good morning your honor Godship" And then get on their knees and bow?

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bright again
US
Feb 11, 2019 6:00 pm EST

I have loved the show in the pass, an also really like steven harvey, but he has turned prejuice, he stands there and talks for a very long time to the black people, and he acts like he don't have the time of day for the white people. I am not prejuice, but I do think if it were the blacks, they would say something.

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Allen from Oregon
US
Mar 20, 2019 7:27 pm EDT

Recently(within the last 2 months) on one of the Family Feud episodes, one of the contestants for one of the families(I believe they were from Colorado) implied that he was gay. From what I saw when he mentioned this, Steve Harvey seemed taken aback by this revelation, when in this day and age that is more and more common.

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