Deal Broken: Spotify Ends Partnership with Meghan Markle’s Podcast

In a surprising turn of events, Spotify has decided to sever ties with Meghan Markle, following in the footsteps of Netflix.

The Duchess of Sussex had plans to launch her podcast, “Archetypes,” on the music sharing platform this summer.

The podcast aimed to address the stereotypes and labels that hold women back in society by featuring conversations with women and experts from diverse backgrounds.

However, Angela Levin, Prince Harry's biographer, criticized the concept, deeming it outdated and questioning its potential success.

Levin expressed her skepticism during an interview with talk TV, stating that Spotify is waiting for Meghan Markle to embark on another project centered around women who face stereotypes.

She further questioned the relevance of such discussions, suggesting that society has moved beyond the need to focus solely on gender.

According to Levin, being a proud woman is no longer the primary concern for most women today.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a lucrative £25 million deal with Spotify in December 2020, shortly after stepping down from their royal duties.

They released a brief holiday message as part of the deal, featuring inspirational insights from guests around the world.

However, since then, no further episodes have been shared, making Meghan's upcoming podcast the first full-length project to be released on the platform.

This news comes in the wake of Netflix's announcement that it has axed Meghan Markle's project, “Pearl,” due to cost-cutting measures.

The animated series, which Meghan was set to produce alongside David Furnish, Elton John's husband, was intended to follow the story of a young girl named Pearl learning from influential women of the past.

Netflix has experienced a significant decline in subscribers, resulting in a $50 billion drop in market value.

Despite canceling Meghan's project, the streaming giant has confirmed its continued collaboration with the Sussexes' production company, actual productions, on other ventures.

In a recent interview with GB News host Dan Wooten, Celia Walden, wife of Piers Morgan, accused Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of compromising their ethics for financial gain.

She expressed her belief that morality and ethics often take a backseat when money is involved, leading to embarrassing situations.

Walden described the couple's actions as preposterous and highlighted Meghan's inclination to trademark words, labeling her as arrogant and entitled.

She emphasized that this behavior showcased Meghan's narcissism and expressed her surprise at the couple's repeated missteps, considering the potential for easy victories.

As the news of Spotify's decision to end its collaboration with Meghan Markle spreads, it remains to be seen how this setback will impact the Duchess's future endeavors.

Will she find another platform to launch her podcast, or will this mark the end of her foray into the world of audio content?

Only time will tell.