Renowned actor and former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently stole the spotlight with his razor-sharp wit on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
In a segment brimming with humor, he directed his banter towards Prince Harry, the once-royal figure who made headlines by relocating to California with his wife, Meghan Markle, following their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. Known for his iconic roles in "The Terminator" and "Predator," Schwarzenegger spared no jests in poking fun at Harry's departure from royalty to pursue a Hollywood venture.
Schwarzenegger's comedic assault, a standout moment of the show, unfolded as Colbert probed his thoughts on Harry's recent appearance to promote his memoir under a Netflix deal. With a directness typical of him, Schwarzenegger didn't mince words, dubbing Harry a "quitter" and a "loser." He didn't hold back in criticizing Harry's decision to step away from royal duties, accusing him of squandering privilege and forsaking familial and national responsibilities. Moreover, he didn't spare Harry's memoir, dismissing it as a farcical endeavor and questioning Harry's prowess as a writer.
The Hollywood icon went even further, scrutinizing Harry's foray into acting and production, painting a bleak picture of his prospects in Tinseltown. Schwarzenegger ridiculed Harry's perceived lack of originality and accused him of mere mimicry and plagiarism in his creative pursuits. He also scoffed at Harry's association with Netflix, branding it a "ripoff" and casting doubt on the prince's capacity to deliver meaningful content.
In a bold challenge, Schwarzenegger threw down the gauntlet to Harry, suggesting a showdown, whether physical, verbal, or intellectual, to assert his dominance as the "real Terminator" and "real Predator." This audacious proposition left Colbert and the audience oscillating between laughter and disbelief, while Harry, observing from a distance, seemed visibly unsettled.
In response, Harry defended his decisions, highlighting the discrimination and mistreatment he and Meghan endured in the UK. He emphasized their pursuit of happiness and purpose in America, brushing off Schwarzenegger's challenge as inconsequential to their philanthropic endeavors.
Schwarzenegger's roast sparked a flurry of reactions, eliciting both praise for his boldness and adherence to tradition, and criticism for his severity and lack of sensitivity. As Harry and Meghan weigh their options, the fallout from Schwarzenegger's comedic onslaught is expected to linger, with rumors swirling about potential legal repercussions in the wake of the verbal barrage.
