According to a source, Spotify was expected to issue a statement praising Meghan's exceptional collaboration, but they chose not to do so. Essentially, Markle wanted Spotify to present a false narrative, claiming that she was a pleasure to work with and that they parted ways amicably.
However, Spotify firmly refused, leaving Markle unable to handle the rejection and facing ridicule from others.
Sources suggest that in the past year, the platform had been urging Harry and Meghan to produce more content. However, the royal couple failed to deliver on Spotify's expectations, ultimately leading to the termination of their deal.
Megan received word some time ago that her "Archewell Audio" podcast project was being scrapped, according to a second source cited by Us Weekly. As the deal fell apart, Spotify executive Bill Simmons openly criticized Meghan and Harry, labeling them as "grifters."
It seems that the couple is facing one attack after another, with people lining up to take cheap shots at them. The constant criticism and negativity have left both Harry and Meghan exhausted.
Nevertheless, despite the disappointment of their deal coming to an end, they are determined to embark on a new chapter with numerous exciting projects on the horizon. The sources continued to express that the Sussexes are ready to bounce back even stronger.
Royal pundit Kinsey Scofield has recently shared her perspective on the situation, stating that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing the consequences of their own actions. She highlights that the Sussexes faced backlash not only from Spotify but also from Netflix, leading to a significant decline in their popularity since their marriage in 2016.
Kinsey questions whether any business would consider them worth the trouble or if they have damaged their brand to an irreparable extent. She expresses doubts about the joint statement released, suggesting that the couple's challenging nature could have played a role in the fallout.
Furthermore, Kinsey refers to a comment made by BBC executive Claire Sillery, who revealed that Spotify would not grant the Duke and Duchess of Sussex the same level of editorial control that Netflix did. Kinsey concludes that Megan is perceived as challenging to work with, which likely contributed to her departure from Spotify.
In Kinsey's view, it appears that Megan may have been fired, and she predicts that future individuals, corporations, and organizations will question whether working with Harry and Meghan is worth the hassle.
She points to their limited podcasting output and lack of consistency, highlighting the contrast between their initial joint podcasts and Megan's subsequent "Archewell Audio" series, which featured celebrity guests like Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey, leading to further controversy and a decline in quality.
