Kelly Clarkson Declines Meghan Markle's Request to Appear on Her Show: 'WHO ARE YOU?'

On Monday, Meghan Markle expressed a keen desire to become part of singer Kelly Clarkson's inner circle. Meghan's friend, Abigail Spencer, made an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson show alongside her fellow "Suits" co-star, Donald Faison, where she shared that Meghan is an admirer of the singer. According to Spencer, Meghan conveyed her greetings and admiration for Clarkson, even mentioning that she had voted for her during her time on American Idol. Clarkson, in response, humorously referred to her own journey as the season one winner of the singing competition in 2002. 

Spencer further revealed that Meghan had recently dined with Michael Bublé, who had complimented Clarkson as the greatest singer on Earth. Clarkson, modestly deflecting the praise, remarked that Meghan's message was unsolicited, as she had no prior knowledge of Spencer's appearance on the show. This situation sheds light on Meghan's apparent eagerness to expand her social circle, as she has been actively reaching out to celebrities like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and now Kelly Clarkson. Meghan's persistence might suggest a level of desperation or urgency, particularly as she endeavors to maintain her status in the public eye following her departure from the royal family.

 Despite her efforts, Meghan has encountered mixed results in her attempts to forge connections within the celebrity sphere.  In addition to her efforts to befriend notable figures, Meghan has also ventured into the realm of podcasting. Her previous podcast, "Archetypes," launched in August 2022, featured conversations with prominent guests such as Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, and Serena Williams, exploring themes of bias and prejudice faced by women. However, the podcast concluded after 12 episodes, and Meghan's partnership with Spotify ended, leading her to announce a new solo venture with Lemonada Media, a podcast production company co-founded by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs in 2019.

Meghan's new podcast venture may face challenges, especially with the recent entry of another royal figure into the podcasting arena. Queen Camilla, known for her book club and charity, has launched the "Queen's Reading Room Podcast" in January 2024. The podcast aims to inspire book lovers by featuring the literary confessions of renowned authors. Hosted by Vicky Perin, CEO of the Queen's Reading Room, the podcast offers listeners a glimpse into the personal lives and literary tastes of celebrated writers.

While there is certainly room for multiple royal-themed podcasts, Meghan may find herself facing competition from Queen Camilla's podcast, particularly among fans of the royal family. Nevertheless, both ventures signify an ongoing interest in storytelling and connecting with audiences beyond traditional platforms.