Meghan Markle Disappointed With Backlash Over Her 'Deal Or No Deal' Remarks: Report

Meghan Markle has no regrets about her comments regarding her "Deal or No Deal" stint despite the backlash she received over them, according to a report.

The Duchess of Sussex revealed in an episode of her "Archetypes" podcast last week that she felt "objectified" on the NBC game show and eventually left her role as a briefcase model in 2007 because she felt she was being "reduced to a bimbo."

Her comments sparked backlash from not only social media users but also some former "Deal or No Deal" models and their stylist, who publicly disputed Markle's claims.

However, the former "Suits" star is apparently unfazed and has chosen to take the high road.

"This negative backlash is extremely disappointing to Meghan, but she's learned a long time ago not to get too cut up or demotivated by those who wish to dwell in negativity, especially over something so trivial as a job she left many years ago," an anonymous insider told Us Weekly. "She knows that there are certain critics who will go to great lengths to stir the pot and call her out as a hypocrite in any way possible."

Prince Harry's wife "doesn't find it fair or easy to deal with" public scrutiny, but "her general response is to shrug her shoulders and say it is what it is," according to the insider.

The source added that Markle said what she wanted to say about the issue and would not take back her words.

The duchess has reportedly moved on from it and hopes others would do the same, according to the source.

In the Oct. 18 episode of her podcast, Markle, who worked on "Deal or No Deal" from 2006 to 2007 before landing the role of Rachel Zane on "Suits," said she quit her job as a briefcase girl on the game show because she "didn't like feeling forced to be all looks with little substance."

Markle claimed that on the set, she and the other models would line up at different stations, including ones for lashes, extensions and bra padding. They were also reportedly given tan vouchers weekly.

"There was a very cookie-cutter idea of precisely what we should look like. It was solely about beauty — and not necessarily about brains," she said.

After the episode aired, former "Deal or No Deal" model Patricia Kara said in an interview with Inside Edition that she does not recall ever feeling objectified during her time on the show and disputed Markle's claim that there was a "bra station."

Another former "Deal or No Deal" model, Donna Feldman, also disagreed with Markle's comments that they were treated like "bimbos."

"During my time on the show, neither myself nor anybody else I worked with was ever treated as such, in my opinion. However, it's important to note that everyone has their own experience, and I can only speak from mine," she told Hollywood Life.

The actress also pointed out that "everybody knows what you're signing up for when you're hired as a 'Briefcase Beauty,'" adding that "being hired based off your looks comes with the territory."

Claudia Jordan, who also starred on the show as a briefcase girl alongside Markle, insisted that she never felt objectified on the series and even considered her stint a major stepping stone in her 25-year career.

"'Deal or No Deal' never treated us like bimbos. We got so many opportunities because of that show," the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum wrote via Instagram, adding that she "didn't want any misunderstanding about the climate and environment on the 'Deal or No Deal' set."

Jordan also said that it's the "kind of opportunity" that "is what you make it." In her case, it helped her get on several shows, including "Celebrity Apprentice" and "Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars." It also led to her guest-hosting "Extra," appearing in People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful issue and co-hosting the 2009 Miss Universe pageant.

"Not too shabby for a 'bimbo'!" she added.