While the interview was widely talked about in the media, the crew who were present during the conversation were reportedly left in shock by what they considered an "outlandish" chat.
During their 10-day tour in South Africa, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were followed by an ITV team who were filming behind-the-scenes footage for a documentary titled "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey." It was during this documentary that Meghan spoke candidly to ITV's Tom Bradby about her struggles with adjusting to her new role in the royal family, stating that she was "not okay."
Former ITV editorial director Chris Shaw, who recently left the company after 25 years, has now commented on the interview, saying that it was "outlandishly unexpected and shocking." Speaking to Deadline, Shaw noted that the conversation seemed extraordinary at the time, and that the crew knew they had something significant on their hands.
Shaw also expressed some sympathy for the couple, given the intense scrutiny and public attention they face, despite their advocacy for privacy. He stated, "I feel a bit sorry for them because I think they're in the eye of the most appalling storm and they didn't mean to go there."
