It’s a classic Hollywood story: someone desperately trying to control their narrative, only to have it spiral into a series of increasingly awkward behind-the-scenes negotiations. Enter Megan Markle, who is currently in the midst of promoting her upcoming Netflix series. But here’s the twist—instead of being welcomed with open arms by late-night TV hosts, Megan’s team is reportedly scrambling to secure a spot on their shows.
According to reports, Jimmy Fallon has refused to let Megan grace his stage. Despite this, Megan seems confident that her show, which has already generated significant buzz without airing a single episode, will succeed on its own merit. After all, who needs Fallon when you’re already this famous?
However, Megan might be overlooking a key detail: in the world of Netflix, success often hinges on extensive promotional efforts. This is especially true for someone whose brand is built on, well, talking about herself.
Megan’s team has allegedly sent out a list of very specific demands for her potential talk show appearances. These requests read more like a script from a behind-the-scenes PR disaster than a standard promotional strategy. Among the demands are full control over the questions that can be asked, with no room for anything remotely uncomfortable. But let’s be honest—what’s a talk show without a little awkward banter?
For Megan, it’s a nightmare scenario. For Jimmy Fallon, it’s a golden opportunity to politely decline. If the reports are to be believed, Megan is convinced her Netflix venture will be a hit even without the late-night fanfare. That’s a bold level of confidence, but then again, this is the same woman who seems to believe skipping major interviews is her way of showing the world she doesn’t need them. Maybe she’ll add this chapter to her memoir: *I Didn’t Need Fallon, and Look at Me Now.*
Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s late-night appearances haven’t been without their own share of drama. After his appearance on Fallon’s show for a Halloween special, royal commentators were quick to criticize him. “If Harry were still a working member of the royal family, he would never have done something so… Hollywood,” they declared. Who knew that jumping around and screaming on a talk show could be considered “too American”? But hey, when in Rome—or rather, when in Hollywood.
While Harry is busy channeling his inner Hollywood star, Megan seems to be focused on her ever-growing list of projects. Word on the street is that she’s tending to her American Riviera Orchard (which, for now, is just a fancy idea) and her yet-to-materialize lifestyle brand. If you thought the royal family was busy, you clearly haven’t met Megan Markle.
Adding to the PR chaos, Megan reportedly canceled her appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s show last September. Officially, the reason given was Queen Elizabeth’s passing. But how much of that decision was about grief, and how much was about strategically avoiding a late-night gig she likely didn’t want to do in the first place?
So, there you have it: Megan Markle is playing hard to get, but this time, it looks like Jimmy Fallon isn’t playing along. Maybe next time, she’ll send Harry in for a repeat performance. After all, nothing says “royal” like a Halloween costume on national TV.
Whether her Netflix series becomes a hit or not, one thing’s for sure—Megan’s promotional journey is proving to be as dramatic as the show itself.
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