So, do you want to know the real reason why Meghan Markle’s podcast with Lemonada has been delayed?
The blind item, which surfaced yesterday, claims: "The illiterate one couldn’t find a sponsor for her podcast, which is why she’s delaying it. No one wants to associate their brand with her."
Okay, let’s unpack this. First, I’m assuming “the illiterate one” refers to Meghan Markle. Second, the podcast in question is likely her Archetypes series with Lemonada, which has reportedly been delayed yet again. According to this blind item, the real reason for the delay is money—specifically, the lack of sponsors willing to attach their brand to Meghan because she’s seen as “too toxic.”
Now, this flies in the face of the official narrative. For example, Hello! Magazine recently reported that Meghan’s podcast has been pushed back due to the LA fires—similar to the reason given for delaying her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. But do you really believe that? Or are you more inclined to believe the blind item? Personally, I’m leaning toward the latter every day of the week, including Sundays.
Here’s why: this podcast has had a rocky start from the very beginning. In fact, this isn’t even the first delay. The first time Meghan pushed back the podcast was last year in April 2024, around the same time she launched American Riviera Orchard (whatever that’s supposed to be). Back then, The New York Post reported that Meghan’s new podcast had hit a snag and was pushed back to 2025. A source told The Daily Mail that Lemonada, the smaller podcast company, was “struggling to get off the starting blocks.” They claimed the company didn’t want the podcast launch to be overshadowed by Meghan’s Netflix series.
But here’s the thing: we now know her Netflix series isn’t coming out until 2025, so that excuse doesn’t hold up. If there was no series in 2024, why delay the podcast? The real reason, as I’ve reported before, is likely twofold: sponsors and guests.
First, sponsors. It seems no one wants to touch Meghan’s podcast with a ten-foot pole. Second, guests. Meghan has reportedly struggled to book big names for the podcast. Remember how she tried to get A-listers like Taylor Swift for her Archetypes podcast at Spotify and was turned down? Well, it seems history is repeating itself.
This time, Meghan has reportedly resorted to reaching out to her former Suits co-stars for interviews. But guess what? They’ve all declined. According to an unnamed insider, the Suits cast feels “hurt” and “awkward” about Meghan essentially ditching them after marrying Prince Harry and leaving the show behind.
So, let’s recap:
Reports from last year say Meghan is struggling to find celebrity guests.
Lemonada is reportedly struggling to get the podcast off the ground.
The first delay was blamed on avoiding a clash with her Netflix series, which wasn’t even scheduled for 2024.
Now, the second delay is being blamed on the LA fires.
Do you really believe that? Or is it more likely that Lemonada is still struggling to secure sponsors and guests, and Meghan’s reputation is making it even harder?
