The recent spate of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry “project” announcements, including a new podcast deal as well as the launch of the Duchess of Sussex’s “jamfluencer,” are a “distraction tactic” from the fact that they “probably “There’s not much going on.” a real expert has said.
Speaking on this week’s show confidential palaceRichard Kay of the WhatsNew2Day said that the couple always seem “in a rush to make announcements” and seem “busy.”
“All these plans are in the pipeline and then nothing happens,” he continued during the conference. episodereferencing previous claims that there will be no new podcast work from the pair until next year.
In February it was announced that Meghan had signed a deal with Lemonada Media, a female-founded company that wants to “make life less suck.”
The duchess, who produced just one series of her Archetypes podcast for Spotify before parting ways with the company, had signed with Lemonada to develop and host a new series.
The recent flurry of “project” announcements from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (pictured earlier this month), including a new podcast deal, as well as the launch of the Duchess of Sussex’s “jamfluencer,” are a “distraction tactic” from the fact. that “probably not much is happening”, a royal expert has said
However, a source told Richard Eden this week that no work is expected to air this year.
“The relaunch of Meghan’s Archetypes podcast has been delayed until 2025,” the California-based source alleged.
It is understood that Lemonada did not want the launch of the podcast to be overshadowed by the former actress’s television series, which began filming in a rented house in Montecito last week. Netflix said the show would “celebrate the pleasures of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship.”
Lemonada is said to be concerned that there will also be “scheduling conflicts” between the launch of her podcasts and that of Meghan’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
A spokesperson for Meghan declined to comment at the time, but sources claim she had a list of “very high-profile guests” scheduled to appear on her new podcasts.
Richard Kay also told Palace Confidential that he believed Meghan’s focus is “clearly on the Riviera lifestyle that she is very proud of and curates,” and thought the announcement of the “project” plans is ” a kind of way to take a breath and pause in the attempt.” decide what to do next.”
However, Richard Eden said it is a “very strange way of operating”.
“I mean, take Netflix, they’ll announce a new movie when it goes into production or is about to air,” he explained.
Speaking in this week’s Palace Confidential, the WhatsNew2Day’s Richard Kay (pictured) said the couple always seem “in a rush to make announcements” and appear “busy”.
However, Richard Eden said it is a “very strange way of operating” when speaking to Palace Confidential this week.
‘It’s very strange to announce deals and then have nothing. Announcing a deal like this and then not having any content, no podcast for a year.
‘You wonder: Is he doing it just for publicity?’
Guests on her 12-podcast series for Spotify included Wimbledon champion Serena Williams, pop star Mariah Carey and Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell.
Bill Simmons, Spotify’s head of podcast innovation and monetization, slammed the Duke and Duchess as ‘bloody scammers’ just hours after their £15million deal was canceled last summer.
He ranted: ‘I have to get drunk one night and tell the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to try to help him with a podcast idea.’ It’s one of my best stories.’
The couple produced less than 13 hours of content during their three-year partnership: 12 episodes of Meghan’s show Archetypes and a 30-minute Christmas special with the duke and duchess.
Meghan said in February that she was “delighted” to join Lemonada, which describes itself as an “independent, award-winning podcast network with a mission to make life less stinky.” She added: “Our plan to relaunch Archetypes so more people can have access to it, as well as launch a dynamic new podcast, is underway.” I am very eager to be able to share it soon.”
Richard Kay also told Palace Confidential that he believes Meghan’s focus is “clearly on the Riviera lifestyle.” Pictured with Prince Harry earlier this month.
But now the focus seems to be on Meghan’s strawberry jams launched earlier this month. Pictured is a basket sent to Kelly McKee Zajfen.
Archetypes, Meghan’s Spotify Original show, had around one million listens per episode and debuted as Spotify’s number one podcast in 47 countries around the world when it launched in August 2022.
The series explored the labels that try to hold women back and included guests such as Mariah Carey, Jameela Jamil and Pamela Adlon.
She won a People’s Choice Award for The Pop Podcast of 2022 and the Duchess won Best Entertainment Podcast Host at the Gracie Awards.
In a statement about her new podcast, Meghan previously said: “Being able to support a female-founded company with a line-up of highly entertaining and thought-provoking podcasts is a fantastic way to start 2024.
‘Our plan to relaunch “Archetypes” so that more people can have access to it, as well as the launch of a dynamic new podcast, are underway. “I’m really looking forward to sharing it soon and I’m so happy to join the Lemonada family.”
Abigail, 42, received the sixth jar of the batch, as she revealed yesterday in a photo shoot that showed her reclining on the grass with the precious preserve.
Lemonada’s Cordova Kramer said at the time: “We are beyond honored that Meghan trusted us to help democratize access to Archetypes, and that many more people around the world will have access to the series soon.”
“Meghan’s talent as a presenter, creator and conversationalist is unparalleled and we are delighted to co-create a new series with her that furthers her approach to creating art that matters.”
But now the focus seems to be on Meghan’s strawberry jams launched earlier this month.
He sent the jam in baskets to 50 friends and influencers, each accompanied by a basket of lemons.
The chosen few so far include Delfina Blaquier, Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, and fashion designer Tracy Robbins, all of whom shared photos on Instagram.
Abigail, 42, received the sixth jar of the batch, she revealed yesterday in a photo shoot that showed her reclining on the grass with the precious preserve.