Cheryl Crow addressed the audience before her performance, dedicating a final song to Meghan Markle. She noted Meghan's apparent enjoyment of the California sun while the rest of the group endured the freezing New York weather. Expressing dissatisfaction, Cheryl labeled Meghan as a once-perceived strong and independent woman who had now transformed into a selfish and manipulative liar. Crow accused Meghan of being a fame-hungry opportunist, alleging that she had forsaken her family, country, and fans.
During her performance, Cheryl's lyrics seemingly criticized Meghan's lifestyle, prompting the audience to erupt in applause. Cheryl asserted that Meghan could not comport herself like a royal and emphasized that she never truly fit into that role. Cheryl went on to say that Meghan's attempt to play at being a royal in California, a country that doesn't recognize such titles, was futile. Crow pointed out that while Americans respect Hollywood and accomplished A-listers, Meghan doesn't fit in there either. Cheryl argued that Meghan's desire to associate with A-listers to appear important was misguided, as true A-listers don't need a Duchess title to be significant—they are already at the top of their game.
In her critique, Cheryl referenced the turbulent year of 2022, citing Harry and Meghan's projects as flops and tax schemes, revealing official documents that indicated the couple worked only one hour a week for the entire year. Cheryl concluded by highlighting Harry's promotional tour, where he questioned whether Meghan ever claimed the royal family was discriminatory, simultaneously shifting blame onto the British press while dismantling the couple's main argument.
