Meghan Markle's once glowing popularity has taken a nosedive, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.
A recent Yugo poll paints a grim picture, revealing that only a meager 4% of Brits harbor very positive sentiments towards her. Adding to her woes, her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is struggling to find its footing in the American market. Despite her efforts, many of her famed acquaintances are hesitant to publicly endorse her endeavors.
Insider sources disclosed to Closer magazine that Meghan refuses to accept this dwindling popularity as mere coincidence. Instead, she points fingers at former friends, David and Victoria Beckham.
This downward spiral coincides with the success of the Beckhams' Netflix documentary, which surpassed Meghan and Harry's ratings. In October, the Beckham documentary garnered a staggering 28.5 million hours of viewing in 2023, overshadowing Meghan and Harry's release in December 2022, which accrued 72.9 million hours in the same year. Although the Sussex series enjoyed a roaring start with 81.6 million hours viewed in its initial four days, its viewership gradually dwindled over the subsequent year. Closer's insider sources shed light on Meghan's distress over these unfavorable Netflix ratings, leading her to seek scapegoats for the decline.
According to the source, Meghan feels blindsided by the Beckhams' dominance in the television ratings. Their success juxtaposed with Meghan and Harry's struggles feels like a personal affront, especially given the Beckham's newfound camaraderie with the Royals. Meghan reportedly expressed shock at Victoria Beckham's recent cold demeanor, including her team's unresponsiveness to inquiries about dressing Meghan. In Hollywood circles, where popularity is paramount, Meghan and Harry find themselves desperate for a resurgence. However, Meghan's fixation on assigning blame, with the Beckhams squarely in her sights, hampers their efforts.
The Beckham-Markle relationship, once seemingly amicable, soured amid rumors of press leaks and perceived snubs. Meghan's absence from Brooklyn Beckham's wedding to Nicola Peltz in May 2022, despite the presence of other celebrities, fueled speculations of discord. Additionally, the Beckhams' growing closeness to the Royals, with David Beckham being named an ambassador for the King's Foundation, stings Meghan deeply. This perceived betrayal cuts deep, especially considering Meghan's longstanding admiration for Victoria Beckham since her Spice Girls days.
The insider noted that being outshone by the Beckhams in the entertainment realm feels like a personal affront to Meghan, despite any unintentional implications. Reveling in Meghan and Harry's predicament, critics in the UK amplify the couple's claims of sabotage within the Royal Circle. While Meghan's friends advocate for a shift in focus towards building relationships in the United States, Meghan remains entrenched in a victim mentality. However, the source concludes that moving forward and delivering on promises may prove to be Meghan's best course of action.
