Deal or No Deal Former Model Counters Meghan Markle’s Allegations

Another former Deal or No Deal briefcase girl, Patricia Carr, has stepped forward to refute Meghan Markle's recent claims of objectification and being reduced to a bimbo during her time on the NBC game show.

Patricia, now 50, was a prominent figure on the show throughout its on-air run from 2005 to 2009, sharing the screen with Meghan in all 34 episodes featuring the Duchess.

Contrary to Meghan's assertions of undergoing makeovers backstage, including having false lashes and padded bras, Patricia has spoken out to debunk these allegations.

In a podcast focusing on the bimbo archetype, Meghan had asserted the existence of different stations for applying lashes, extensions, and bra padding.

However, Patricia vehemently stated that no such stations ever existed, emphasizing, “There was no bra station.”

Dismissing Meghan's claims of feeling objectified and degraded, Patricia revealed that her experience on the show was entirely positive, leading her to return as a briefcase girl for the reboot in 2018.

Expressing her disbelief at Meghan's comments, TV personality Whoopi Goldberg voiced her confusion on The View, highlighting the primary focus of the show being the contestants' decisions on deals rather than objectifying models.

Goldberg suggested that any perceived objectification may stem from one's own perspective rather than the intentions of the show, emphasizing the performers' role in captivating the audience.

Joining the chorus of disapproval, former Fox News host Megyn Kelly criticized Meghan's remarks, asserting that the actress was well aware of the nature of her role on the show.

Kelly dismissed Meghan's claims of ignorance, stating that the job primarily involved looking glamorous and playing a specific role, which the former Suits star willingly embraced.

Kelly insinuated that Meghan's current narrative contradicts her past enthusiasm for the attention and admiration garnered from her role on the show.

The backlash against Meghan's allegations has been swift and widespread, with prominent figures from the entertainment industry condemning her portrayal of her time on Deal or No Deal.

Refuting Meghan's narrative, both Goldberg and Kelly emphasized the performative aspect of the show, suggesting that any sense of objectification may have been misconstrued by Meghan herself rather than being a deliberate intention of the production.

As the debate surrounding Meghan's claims continues, it is evident that her recollection of her time as a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal has sparked controversy and divided opinions among those familiar with the show.

While Meghan stands by her assertions of feeling objectified and reduced to a stereotype, former colleagues like Patricia Carr offer a contrasting perspective, highlighting the complexities of interpreting personal experiences within the realm of entertainment media.