In a surprising twist, Today show host Allison Langdon made an unexpected appearance on Meghan Markle's latest episode of the Archetypes Podcast, reigniting discussions about media coverage and perceptions surrounding the Duchess of Sussex.
During the podcast, Meghan Markle, 42, expressed her frustration at repeatedly being told she was "lucky" that Prince Harry "chose" her to be his wife during their engagement in 2017. To illustrate her point, Markle played a clip of Langdon, 43, discussing the royal wedding on a 2018 episode of 60 Minutes Australia.
Langdon, visibly frustrated upon hearing her cameo for the first time on the Today show, vehemently denied ever suggesting that Meghan was fortunate to have "bagged a prince." Meghan, in the context of her podcast, used Langdon's sound bite as an example of the s---sm she perceives in media coverage of her engagement and marriage to Prince Harry.
Langdon's co-host, Karl Stefanovic, also expressed his displeasure, stating that the latest episode of Archetypes "makes my head explode." Langdon defended herself, challenging Meghan's interpretation of the clip and insisting that she never implied Meghan's luck in marrying a prince.
This unexpected clash follows Langdon's previous critiques of Meghan Markle. Last week, Langdon called out the Duchess for comparing herself to Nelson Mandela in an interview with The Cut magazine. Meghan claimed that a member of the Lion King cast told her that South Africans had "danced in the street" when she married Prince Harry, similar to the celebrations when Mandela was released from prison.
Langdon, on the Today show, criticized Meghan's comparison as "tone deaf," questioning the appropriateness of such remarks, especially in light of the royal family's potential reaction. Langdon rolled her eyes, expressing skepticism about Meghan's statements and highlighting the perceived insensitivity of the comparison.
Meghan Markle's podcast, featuring actress Mindy Kaling, delved into her experience of being constantly told she was fortunate that Prince Harry chose her. Markle emphasized her agency in the decision to marry Harry, challenging the narrative that framed her as merely a lucky recipient.
As these conflicting narratives unfold, the clash between Meghan Markle and Allison Langdon underscores the ongoing tensions between the media, public figures, and the intricate dynamics of royal life.
