Fear Strikes King Charles as Meghan Markle Secures New Podcast Deal Following Spotify Departure

Meghan Markle has secured a new podcast deal, marking her return to the podcasting scene after her previous departure from Spotify's "Archewell Audio." The Duchess of Sussex has joined forces with Lemonada Media, a media company, to launch a new podcast series. This exciting development comes shortly after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled their revamped luxury website as part of a comprehensive brand overhaul. Under the new agreement, Lemonada Media will not only host Meghan's upcoming podcast series but also distribute her previous show, "Archetypes," across all of its podcast platforms. While details about the content and title of the new series are yet to be revealed, the announcement was not entirely surprising, as earlier reports had hinted at a new deal taking effect in spring 2024.

In a statement shared with Variety, Meghan expressed her pride in joining the Lemonada team. She emphasized her enthusiasm for supporting a women-founded company that produces thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcasts. The Duchess stated that this collaboration was an excellent way to kick off the year 2024. Lemonada CEO and co-founder, Jessica Cordova Kramer, expressed her excitement about partnering with Meghan, praising her exceptional talent as a host, creator, and conversationalist. She also highlighted their shared commitment to creating impactful content.

This new podcast deal comes almost a year after Spotify canceled Meghan and Prince Harry's lucrative $15.8 million agreement. The couple had produced just one podcast show, "Archewell Audio's Archetypes," before the streaming giant abruptly ended the collaboration. Despite its short run, "Archetypes" quickly became one of Spotify's most popular podcast series since its launch in August 2022, accumulating over 10 million downloads.

With Meghan's return to podcasting through this new partnership with Lemonada Media, fans and listeners can anticipate fresh and engaging content from the Duchess, as well as the re-release of her previous series to reach a wider audience.