According to a statement by Oscar Wilde, "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about." The Duke and Duchess of Hypocrisy, Harry and Megan Markle, seem to be demonstrating Wilde's point. They were allegedly photographed just last week on the tiny island of Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, marking their second opulent getaway in less than a month after spending time at a Portuguese seaside resort.
The question arises: why would they take these trips when they seemingly can't stand each other? It's likely they were seeking headlines for themselves, but their plan didn't seem to work. The media barely paid attention this time, a far cry from the August 2019 frenzy when Fleet Street criticized Harry for his travel habits while preaching about the climate crisis.
So, what's the deal with the Monteo Malon tandem? New polling data from the UGV US, as reported by Newsweek, reveals a decline in Megan's popularity in the United States. Her support has significantly plummeted, which adds to the signs that Megan and Harry's careers might be in decline. Despite Megan's upcoming website launch and the elusive Megan Instagram account, there's no sign of the promised reinvention yet.
The numbers indicate that Megan's favorability has dropped by a substantial seven points from May to September. In May and June, 40% of Americans had a positive view of her, while 23% held a negative view, resulting in an overall positive net position of 17. However, the latest data shows that only 32% of respondents like Megan, while 22% dislike her, resulting in a net approval rating of just 10. In contrast, Harry's popularity has remained relatively stable.
The increase in Megan and Harry's public visibility over the summer, along with Megan's efforts to rehabilitate her image, seem to have had an adverse effect on her favorability. The push for their brand has not yielded the expected results.
While we've heard plenty of rumors about Megan's upcoming project, and even though there were high expectations for something exciting, we still have no idea what it entails. As for Harry, his career prospects don't seem any brighter. Despite rumors of more books and a possible Africa documentary, it's uncertain whether these projects can turn their fortunes around.
With their $20 million Spotify deal gone, their Netflix projects shrouded in doubt, and being largely ignored by Emmy voters, the future of Brand Sussex seems uncertain. Megan's ambition might not be enough to compensate for her perceived lack of talent. In the coming weeks and months, we'll see whether Megan and Harry can indeed turn their fortunes around.
