Longtime Barker model Dian Parkinson, who quit the show in 1993, sued him for $8 million, alleging sexual assault and harassment. She claimed Barker used various forms of coercion, including force, to make her perform oral acts on him every week for three and a half years. She further alleged that she slept with him for fear of losing her job and that he paid her $1,000 a month to keep her silent. Barker claimed they had a consensual arrangement.
Bob Barker faced accusations of sexual harassment from several “Price Is Right” models, including Dian Parkinson, who alleged that Barker coerced her into a sexual relationship, which he admitted but claimed was consensual. Other models accused Barker of discrimination, wrongful termination, and creating a hostile work environment. Holly Hallstrom was fired after allegedly refusing to help Barker’s public defense in the Parkinson case, leading to a legal battle that Hallstrom eventually won. These actions created a toxic workplace environment for the show’s models.
