Meghan faces disappointment as ITV dismisses her demands, opting instead to extend an olive branch to Jeremy Clarkson, offering him a role as a TV show host.
The fallout ensued from Clarkson's contentious remarks about Meghan Markle in a column, igniting public outcry. Although Clarkson apologized for his words, ITV initially faced pressure to remove him as the host of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." However, despite Meghan's representatives petitioning for his removal, ITV decided to retain Clarkson, citing his heartfelt apology and lack of significant backlash.
A senior source from the show revealed that while Clarkson made a grave error with his column, his sincere apology swayed ITV's decision in his favor, setting him apart from figures like Piers Morgan, who refused to retract his remarks. The network took a cautious approach, observing public reactions to recent episodes of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" before confirming Clarkson's continued role as host. However, insiders caution that Clarkson's reinstatement serves as a second chance, warning that further transgressions may not be tolerated.
Meanwhile, Meghan's frustration grew as ITV rebuffed her appeal, exacerbating her dismay. Adding to her discontent, despite Meghan's attempts to tarnish Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge's reputation, recent polls reaffirmed Catherine's enduring popularity. Surveys indicated that over 38% of Britons favored Catherine, maintaining her status as the nation's favorite royal. In contrast, Meghan and Harry's popularity experienced a decline, with Meghan's attempts to sway public opinion backfiring.
Amidst speculations regarding Meghan's strained relationship with Catherine, rumors surfaced alleging Meghan's resentment stemmed from an incident at Wimbledon, where Catherine declined to walk arm-in-arm with her. These rumors suggest Meghan harbored ill feelings towards Catherine, fueling speculation about their relationship dynamics within the royal family.
