Meghan Markle's career plans suffered a setback when her lucrative $20 million deal with Spotify came to an end, and this has raised questions about the impact on her career trajectory.
The joint statement from Archewell Audio and Spotify announced the mutual decision to part ways, effectively ending the exclusive streaming of Meghan's podcast series, "Archetypes," on the platform. Bill Simmons, on his podcast "Innovation and Monetization on Spotify," openly criticized the couple, branding them as "grifters."
In a Channel 5 documentary titled "Megan: Famously Friendless," Ross King and other celebrity commentators explored the Duchess of Sussex's past friendships and speculated about her future, considering her recent career setbacks. The documentary delved into the Sussexes' previous $25 million deals with Spotify signed in 2020, which also ended.
Ross King expressed his thoughts on the situation, suggesting that Meghan Markle might be "running out of steam" following the Spotify deal's collapse. He emphasized that if the partnership had been successful for both parties, it wouldn't have come to an end, hinting at potential disagreements and disappointment on both sides.
The documentary also observed Meghan and Harry's silence on social media during Prince George's birthday celebrations, contrasting with other members of the royal family who publicly sent their birthday wishes. This silence is attributed to a rule governing the Royal social media platforms, which typically only feature messages from working members of the royal family.
The discussion on the show touched on the couple's strained relationship with the royal family after stepping back as senior royals in 2020 and ceasing to carry out official royal duties. This decision seemed to have impacted their financial ventures, and with the end of their Spotify deal, there are speculations on how they will continue to generate income.
The segment on Lorraine shed light on the challenges Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing in their pursuit of fame and fortune, raising questions about their future prospects and friendships in the public eye.
