Bimbo or no bimbo?
Claudia Jordan has responded to Meghan Markle’s claims she was handled like a “bimbo” and “objectified” throughout her time on “Deal or No Deal.”
The previous “Deal or No Deal” briefcase No. 1 mannequin turned “Actual Housewives of Atlanta” alum took to Instagram to defend the favored sport present that catapulted her profession after the Duchess of Sussex slammed the present within the newest episode of her “Archetypes” podcast.
“Now Meghan…” Jordan, 49, began the rant posted on her Instagram Story.
“For readability — sure getting a MODELING GIG on a sport present isn’t essentially about your mind BUT each present the chief producers picked 5 fashions with probably the most outgoing and enjoyable personalities to put mics on who they KNEW would interact with the contestants.”
The Publish has reached out to Jordan for remark.
Jordan, who appeared on the present alongside Markle for a while, instantly denied Markle’s declare that the present handled the ladies like bimbos — a phrase that Markle dissects with Paris Hilton within the podcast episode that was launched Tuesday.
“Deal or No Deal NEVER handled us like bimbos. We bought so many alternatives due to that present, Fremantle and @nbc,” Jordan insisted.
“That’s the type of alternative that IS what you make it. For those who simply present up and don’t interact — then you definitely’ll verify and never get a lot out of it — however when you present up and seize your moments … Then there’s no limits to what you are able to do with the chance.”
Jordan went on to share how starring on the sport present from 2005 to 2009 helped her additional her profession with different tv spots and media publicity.
“I truly loved my expertise engaged on Deal or No Deal…” she mentioned.
“It was a step on the ladder I’ve been ascending on for 25 years that paid all my payments, put me in entrance of 13 million+ folks/ evening, and led to me getting … On Celeb Apprentice, Celeb apprentice All stars, Breast most cancers consciousness marketing campaign, visitor internet hosting Additional, stepping into Individuals Journal’s 100 most Stunning problem and SO MUCH extra.”
“Oh I virtually forgot … it ALSO led to me Co-HOSTING the 2009 Miss Universe pageant with @billybush in entrance of half a BILLION folks. Not too shabby for a ‘bimbo’!”
The mannequin and media character was certain to make clear that she wasn’t slamming Markle particularly however needed to defend the present and those that labored on it.
“This isn’t a [sic] assault on Meghan trigger Lord is aware of I’ve been defending this girl within the media for years and I nonetheless WILL however I simply didn’t need any misunderstanding in regards to the local weather and surroundings on the Deal or No Deal set. And I’m particularly protecting of @howiemandel who was nothing however type and respectful to ALL 26 of us,” Jordan concluded.
Markle appeared on Season 2 of the present in 2006, and whereas she acknowledged that she was “grateful” for the job when she was 25, she felt she was solely valued for her seems.
“I might find yourself leaving with this pit in my abdomen, understanding I used to be a lot greater than what was being objectified on the stage,” she continued. “I didn’t like feeling compelled to be all seems and little substance. And that’s the way it felt for me on the time, being decreased to this particular archetype.”
The previous actress mentioned that she was made to suit into “a really cookie-cutter concept of exactly” what all the ladies on the present ought to seem like even being compelled to stuff her bra — a declare Jordan has beforehand corroborated.
Markle give up the present after 34 episodes and finally went on to star in “Fits” earlier than quitting performing to marry Prince Harry and be part of the British royal household.
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