Meghan Markle has faced yet another setback in her persistent quest for fame.
Rumors had been swirling for months, originating from a source on Reddit, that Meghan was eyeing a spot on the popular show Dancing With the Stars. According to the buzz, she hoped to make her grand entrance on season 34, which is set to air in 2025. However, it seems those dreams have been dashed, as the doors to the glittery ballroom have firmly closed on the Duchess of Sussex.
Instead, the show's producers chose a different path, opting to cast Anna Delvey, the notorious scam artist whose infamous story has captivated the public. The decision to go with Delvey over Markle speaks volumes, doesn’t it? In a way, it’s almost poetic. Delvey, with her scandalous history, seems to bring the kind of flair and drama that Dancing With the Stars thrives on. As for Meghan, perhaps it’s for the best that she didn’t make the cut. After all, she’s no dancer. If the stiff, rhythmless performances from her rumored dance lessons—paid for by her father—are anything to go by, it’s safe to assume that her talents don’t lie in the realm of graceful movement. Her appearances suggest that her father’s money wasn’t well-spent. It’s not hard to imagine what a spectacle she might have made of herself on the show, flailing around awkwardly with little rhythm or coordination.
Now, picture Meghan competing on Dancing With the Stars and getting eliminated. The scene practically writes itself. Can you imagine the dramatic tumble to the floor, the tears, and her disbelief that the judges failed to recognize her supposed greatness? The behind-the-scenes drama would have been sensational—unscripted, chaotic, and full of tantrums. In fact, it might have been more entertaining than her dancing itself. It’s hard not to feel that the producers missed out on a goldmine of diva moments and reality TV meltdowns. But, alas, poor Meghan has been cast aside once again, rejected by yet another platform. First it was the royal family, then Hollywood, and now even Dancing With the Stars doesn’t want her on their stage. It makes you wonder how she’s coping with all this rejection. Perhaps it’s time for her to take a hint, though she may be too busy polishing her princess title to notice.
Ironically, while Meghan was left in the cold, Dancing With the Stars made room for Anna Delvey, a convicted fraudster with a knack for deception. It’s almost absurd when you think about it—a former royal losing out to someone who scammed New York’s elite. Yet, in reality, Meghan probably wouldn’t have been able to handle the competition anyway. Imagine her trying to keep up with someone as notorious as Delvey, all while fumbling over the basics of dance. The judges would have had a tough time deciding who the real spectacle was: the scandalous scammer or the struggling duchess.
In the midst of all this drama, Eric Roberts, who is both a Dancing With the Stars contestant and Meghan’s former co-star from her Suits days, shared some light-hearted memories of the Duchess. While promoting a new film and preparing for his dance debut, Roberts joked that Meghan broke his heart when she left him for Prince Harry. However, he was quick to follow up with glowing praise, calling her soft-spoken, professional, and well-prepared—a true "cool chick." Though Roberts holds Meghan in high regard, he also acknowledged the mixed feelings surrounding her, particularly within the royal family. Nonetheless, the actor remains intrigued by her journey, marveling at the fact that she has gone from television actress to bona fide princess. Even if she couldn’t land a spot on a reality dance show, she is still, after all, royalty.
