Reports have emerged claiming Meghan Markle’s much-anticipated $40 million deal with HBO has been abruptly canceled.
According to YouTuber Mike Zeroh, HBO decided to cut ties with the Duchess after the public relations nightmare caused by her Netflix series, Live, Love, Meghan. Zeroh alleges that her proposed HBO project, a fitness series called Motivated by Meghan, was intended to be her major comeback. However, things quickly went awry. Originally set for a $40 million contract, Meghan reportedly demanded an increase to $60 million, a hefty raise that HBO’s executives found unpalatable. In an industry where big stars often negotiate higher pay, this demand, coupled with other issues, apparently led to the show’s demise.
Creative disagreements further derailed the project. Meghan is said to have clashed with the network over casting choices, adding tension to an already precarious situation. The idea of a fitness series starring Meghan Markle raised questions about its broad appeal, but reports also point to her behavior as a key factor in the fallout. Sources claim that her approach involved diva-like demands and passive-aggressive outbursts, which strained relationships with HBO’s decision-makers. This might explain why Netflix, despite past collaborations, is reportedly reconsidering its future projects with her. The shift from hopeful media darling to a potential outcast in the entertainment world has been swift.
Adding intrigue to the story is the figure of Mike Zeroh, the YouTuber who circulated these claims. While some consider him a credible source for industry gossip, others remain skeptical, particularly among Star Wars fans who have scrutinized his predictions and found them hit-or-miss. Despite the dubiousness of his reputation, Zeroh’s story about the canceled HBO deal has gained traction. Whether HBO was ever seriously engaged in talks with Meghan is debatable, but the idea of a major studio investing $40 million in her project raises valid questions about the plausibility of such rumors.
As speculation intensifies, it becomes increasingly apparent that Meghan Markle may no longer command the influence she once believed she held in Hollywood. Comparisons to genuinely talented and widely respected figures like Stanley Tucci highlight this reality. Tucci’s ability to charm audiences and win accolades for acting and hosting travel shows demonstrates the qualities Meghan is accused of lacking—charisma, humility, and proven talent. While Tucci thrives on the merit of his work, Meghan’s public persona has been overshadowed by accusations of entitlement and impractical demands.
If things continue on this trajectory, Meghan’s entertainment career may dwindle even further. Perhaps her future lies in pivoting to a role as a self-care influencer or penning another tell-all memoir about the trials of royal life and Hollywood rejection. However, with HBO pulling out, Netflix’s uncertainty about renewal, and a lukewarm public response, the outlook appears grim for her ambitions in show business. What once seemed a promising venture into media has now become a cautionary tale about overreach and faltering public perception.
