In a recent turn of events, another former Deal or No Deal briefcase girl has come forward to refute Meghan Markle’s claims of objectification and being reduced to a bimbo during her time on the popular NBC game show.
Patricia Carr, who starred in the series alongside Meghan from 2005 to 2009, has spoken out to set the record straight.
Meghan had made these allegations during a podcast discussion about the bimbo archetype, stating that the models on the show had to undergo makeovers at different stations backstage.
She mentioned getting false lashes applied and even having their bras padded out.
However, according to Patricia, no such stations ever existed.
“There was no bra station,” Patricia insisted, contradicting Meghan’s claims.
When asked if she could relate to Meghan’s experience of feeling objectified and like a bimbo, Patricia stated that she never had a negative experience on the show.
In fact, she left with nothing but positive memories and even returned as a briefcase girl for the show’s reboot in 2018.
“It’s unfortunate that she felt that way because in my experience, I never ever felt that way,” Patricia continued.
Her remarks have sparked a backlash, with multiple high-profile figures speaking out against Meghan’s comments.
TV hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Megyn Kelly are among those who have criticized her remarks.
Whoopi Goldberg expressed confusion over Meghan’s claims during a discussion on The View.
She pointed out that on the show, contestants were focused on the money and not on objectifying the briefcase girls.
Goldberg further highlighted that performers like Vanna White from Wheel of Fortune are always dressed beautifully, but the objectification might come from how one perceives it.
“We’re not journalists, we’re actors,” Whoopi concluded, emphasizing that perception and interpretation play a significant role.
Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News host, also condemned Meghan’s remarks, stating that she knew what she was getting into when she signed up for the show.
Kelly dismissed Meghan’s attempt to portray herself as a victim and suggested that she actually enjoyed the attention and admiration that came with the role.
“She loved every minute of it, she wanted to be objectified, she wanted the adulation, just like she still wants it to this day,” Kelly stated on a SiriusXM podcast.
As the debate continues, it is clear that Meghan’s claims have divided opinions among those who worked on the show.
While some support her allegations, others, like Patricia Carr, strongly deny any objectification or negative experiences.
The controversy surrounding Meghan’s time on Deal or No Deal remains a topic of discussion, shedding light on the complexities of perception and interpretation in the entertainment industry.