After her podcast was discontinued by Spotify, Meghan Markle found a new home for "Archetypes" at Lemonada Media.
According to InTouch, Meghan is now frantically reaching out to her old "Suits" co-stars to guest star on the revamped podcast, hoping their involvement will draw much-needed listeners. Spotify declined to renew her podcast for a significant $20 million deal, but Lemonada Media stepped in to save the project. Although this move is seen as a downgrade, it marks a new chapter for Meghan's podcast.
Reports suggest Meghan is calling in favors from her "Suits" days, particularly from friends like Abigail Spencer and Wendell Pierce. However, notable absentees from her potential guest list include the show's main stars, Gabriel Macht, Gina Torres, and Patrick J. Adams, hinting at possible strained relationships.
Adding a touch of irony, PR specialist K. Cornelius predicted Meghan's strategy, stating she might rely on old connections to revive her podcast. It's a common move in Hollywood to leverage past relationships when new opportunities falter.
Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler, added his perspective, claiming that Meghan and Harry's Hollywood circle is shrinking rapidly. He suggested that A-list stars are distancing themselves from the couple, noting that their once-glamorous entourage, which included George and Amal Clooney, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra, has notably diminished.
Meanwhile, the "Suits" cast had an opportunity to subtly roast Meghan at the Golden Globes. Comedian Jo Koy joked about Meghan and Harry still getting paid millions by Netflix for doing nothing, eliciting laughter from the audience, including Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. This moment highlighted the precarious state of the Sussexes' Netflix deal, with many speculating that their arrangement is on thin ice.
Adding to Meghan's challenges, her former "Suits" colleagues gave her a frosty reception at the Golden Globes. The cast reunited without Meghan, and Gabriel Macht, who played Harvey Specter, made it clear he wasn't interested in her return, saying, "I think the question is how much money would it take to bring me back." The cast's group chat buzzed with reunion excitement, notably excluding Meghan, with one member stating, "We don't have her number."
Executive producer Gene Klein shut down any speculation about Meghan reprising her role on "Suits," stating simply, "I would assume that's just not possible." Meghan's attempts to reconnect with her past seem to have fallen flat, with public ridicule and a cold reception from her former colleagues painting a bleak picture.
As Meghan navigates these challenges, her once-promising Netflix deal appears shaky, and public sentiment is turning against her. The once-bright future she and Harry envisioned in Hollywood now seems uncertain, with the couple facing an uphill battle to reclaim their standing in the entertainment industry and the wider world. How the tables have turned.
