Then came along Deal or no Deal as a substitute model holding five different briefcases - she holds Briefcases #2, #9, #14, #16 (the most before her permanent briefcase), and #18. In the middle of Season 3, she permanently holds briefcase #16 to replace Krissy Carlson on March 10, 2008. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her bulldog Billy, reading self-help books, cooking, bike riding, exercising, shooting pool and has just taken up belly dancing. Lakatos can't get enough of going out to eat, especially if it means being out on the patio.