Meghan Markle left Whoopi Goldberg baffled after 'bimbo' remark 'They want the money'

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Meghan Markle's comments during her latest Archetypes podcast, where the Duchess of Sussex said she was treated like a "bimbo" during her 34-show stint on Deal or No Deal, a show she appeared on 16 years ago.The former Suits actress admitted that while she was grateful to get the role, she disliked "how it made her feel".The mum-of-two and former actress said the job helped pay the bills, but she felt she was only valued for her "beauty" and not her "brains".During her time on Deal Or No Deal, Meghan would line up with the other models on the show and open a briefcase, unveiling the cash prize for the show contestants.The women who appeared on the programme often sported fitted dresses but her former co-star Claudia Jordan has since claimed the models were not chosen for their looks.Now, the Ghost actress has waded into the debate after Meghan's comments came under fire from some in the entertainment business.Speaking on The View on Wednesday, Whoopi, 66, claimed the Duchess of Sussex's comments could be perceived as insulting to other women, who were "just trying to make a living" in Hollywood.The Oscar-winning actress stressed to Meghan that, "When you're a performer, you take the gig," which sometimes involves a "Bozo suit" or a "big nose," because that's "just the way it is" in showbiz.She added that the conestants on the show are more concerned about winning the money.Whoopi said: "I just want to say on that show, you basically had a suitcase, and they wanted to know is this deal you want or is not the deal you want."I don't know the people who are sitting there are thinking about you like that.They are thinking: 'I want the money.'"She continued: "The objectification might be coming from you and how you felt about.