Meet the New Deal or No Deal Briefcase Models Hoping to Follow Meghan Markle's Famous Footsteps

The game show is back, and so is host Howie Mandel! But, alas, former Briefcase Models Meghan Markle and Chrissy Teigen are busy doing other things, so it’s time for a new lineup of ladies. One is the granddaughter of Berry Gordy, one is a two-time Survivor alum, one was crowned Miss Germany, and they’re all impressive, accomplished women. Click through for their case files!

Hometown: Queens, New York
The first-generation American (her mom is from Colombia) is also an on-camera host and actress

Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
The former Miss Kansas Teen USA was the captain of the L.A. Clipper Dance Team and featured on the E! show L.A. Clippers Dance Squad.

Hometown: Rochester, New York
The abstract artist recently had her first solo show.

Hometown: Miami, Florida
Brenda was on two seasons of Survivor — Nicaragua and Caramoan — and has a son.

Hometown: Henryetta, Oklahoma
This small town girl took began taking college classes at the age of 15.

Hometown: Hawaii
If Megan looks familiar, you’re not having deja vu. She was Briefcase No. 6 in every episode of the show’s original run!

Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
The Brazilian beauty just became a U.S. citizen and is the co-founder of a marketing and advertising agence in Boca Raton.

Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii
When not cracking open cases, Neka works with developmentally disabled children.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Like No. 6, Patricia was the original No. 9 and appeared in all the original episodes of the show.

Hometown: Hattiesburg, Michigan
Vaeda has a healthy food Instagram account and website and hopes to open her own restaurant someday.

Hometown: Burbank, California
Currently engaged to Shane Keough (whose mom Jeana was on The Real Houseives of Orange County), Brittany placed in the top 5 in the Miss USA pageant.

Hometown: College Station, Texas
Sarati was the lead actress in the music video for “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran.

Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Mahogany’s grandfather is Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, her uncle is Redfoo of LMFAO and her brother is Sky Blu of LMFAO. She’s a DJ, singer, actor, and Vine and YouTube star.

Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Olga speaks three languages: English, Russian, and French.

Hometown: South Lake, Texas
Madi recently finished college with a degree in advertising and social media marketing.

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Jessica co-chairs a non-profit literacy program.

Hometown: Port Huron, Michigan
Ashley was a national state swimmer and was on an Olympic track.

Hometown: Dundas, Ontario
The singer-songwriter was featured in The Weeknd’s music video for “The Zone” and has run two marathons.

Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Natasha is developing her own line of sports bras.

Hometown: Vincennes, Indiana
Amanza was an alternate in the original show and has an interior design LLC called Kidterior Design.

Hometown: Montclair, New Jersey
Malika has a degree in marketing and is a mentor for models.

Hometown: Homestead, Florida
Anchal competed on America’s Next Top Model season 7.

Hometown: Berlin, Germany
The former Miss Germany has a PhD in cultural studies.

Hometown: London, England
Lucky No. 24 is starting her MBA at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the fall.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Summer is a mom blogger and YouTuber with friend Brooke White and has an online shop called The Girls With Glasses.

Hometown: Olongapo City, Philippines
The Filipina has modeled for Roberto Cavalli and Valentino.

The return of Deal or No Deal kicks off at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 on CNBC.

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