The controversy between ITV and the BBC has intensified as ITV's programming chief, Kevin Lio, criticized the BBC for purchasing the rights to the US legal drama "Suits," featuring Meghan Markle. Lio expressed his disappointment, particularly considering the BBC's discussions about budget cuts. Speaking at the Voice of the Listener and Viewer Spring Conference in London, Lio described it as a poor use of taxpayers' license fee money.
Lio questioned why the BBC, which complains about lower budgets for programming, would spend such a substantial amount on American shows. He raised concerns that the BBC's actions are driving up prices for rival networks. Recently, the BBC announced that it had acquired all nine seasons of "Suits," where Meghan Markle played the character Rachel Zane.
Allegedly, Meghan was deeply disturbed when ITV executives extended a warm welcome to Jeremy Clarkson, a public adversary. Clarkson had previously stirred controversy with a scathing column about Meghan, but he later apologized, leading to the removal of the piece by The Sun. Despite Meghan's attempts to mobilize her team and launch a petition demanding ITV to dismiss Clarkson, ITV stood firm and refused to yield to her demands. Instead, they chose to observe the audience's response to Clarkson's episodes carefully. Surprisingly, the public did not react as Meghan had anticipated, and Clarkson remained secure in his hosting position.
Adding to Meghan's challenges, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, continues to hold the hearts of the UK public. Despite Meghan's attempts to tarnish Catherine's reputation with baseless rumors, the majority of Britain still regards Catherine as their favorite royal. Harry's popularity lags behind his wife's, which must be a bitter pill for the couple desperate for approval. The plummeting ratings reflect the British public's growing impatience with the constant drama and victim narrative. Envy towards Catherine seems to run deep, driven not only by royal hierarchy but also by a personal vendetta.
Meghan's audacious demands to ITV and her attempts to smear Catherine's image have only solidified her position as the royal family's outcast. While Meghan grapples with ITV's defiance and Catherine's unassailable popularity, the rest of us observe the royal rebellion losing its shine. It appears that Meghan and Harry are scrambling for a plot twist that may never materialize as they struggle to maintain relevance in both royal circles and public opinion.
