Desperate Meghan Markle Seeks Friendship with Kelly Clarkson

Meghan Markle appears to be on a quest to expand her circle of friends, with singer Kelly Clarkson being her latest target.

The Duchess of Sussex's desperation for companionship was evident when her friend Abigail Spencer made an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside Donald Faison, her co-star from the show “Extended Family.”

During the show, Spencer shared that Meghan is a big fan of Clarkson, conveying a message from Meghan saying, “‘Meg says hello and that she loves you and that she voted for you on American Idol.'”

Clarkson, the season one winner of American Idol back in 2002, humorously responded, “‘It worked,' Clarkson joked, acknowledging Meghan's support.

Spencer further revealed that Meghan had recently dined with Michael Bublé, who praised Clarkson as the “greatest singer on earth.”

Despite Clarkson's humble response to the compliment, Meghan's eagerness to connect with the singer was palpable.

Spencer recounted, “‘This was unsolicited.

She didn't know I was coming on here.

We were just chatting and I was like, oh, I'm going to see Kelly next week.

And she's like, I have a message.'”

Meghan's relentless pursuit of celebrity friendships seems to stem from a place of desperation.

Reports suggest that she has been actively trying to insert herself into the inner circles of stars like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and now Kelly Clarkson.

Her attempts to forge connections with high-profile figures extend to sharing a meal with Oprah Winfrey's staff and making appearances at events such as Harry's Invictus celebration in Canada.

In a bold move, Meghan even reportedly traveled on a company plane, posing as the CEO of Paramount in a bid to elevate her status among celebrities.

Despite Meghan's persistent efforts, the outcomes have not always been favorable.

It appears that her attempts to leverage her royal connections to gain entry into exclusive circles have fallen short.

Kelly Clarkson's apparent lack of familiarity with Meghan beyond her royal status highlights the challenges Meghan faces in establishing genuine relationships with celebrities.

While Meghan may have expected a warmer reception from Clarkson, the singer's reserved response suggests a reluctance to be drawn into Meghan's orbit of desperation.

Meghan's recent endeavors in the podcasting world have also faced setbacks.

Following the termination of her Spotify contract, Meghan launched a new podcast titled “Archetypes” in August 2022.

The podcast featured notable guests such as Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, and Serena Williams, exploring themes of bias and prejudice faced by women.

Despite its initial success, “Archetypes” concluded after 12 episodes, leading to Meghan parting ways with Spotify and embarking on a solo partnership with Lemonada Media.

As Meghan navigates the competitive podcast landscape, a new contender has emerged in the form of Queen Camilla's podcast venture, “The Queen's Reading Room.”

Scheduled for a January 2024 launch, the podcast aims to celebrate literature by showcasing the insights of global literary figures.

Hosted by Vicky Perrin, CEO of The Queen's Reading Room, the podcast promises to offer a unique perspective on the world of books and storytelling.

With the podcasting arena becoming increasingly crowded with royal ventures, listeners will have a diverse range of content to choose from.

While Meghan Markle's podcast faces challenges following the end of “Archetypes,” fans of the royal family may find themselves torn between supporting Meghan's new project or tuning in to Queen Camilla's literary-themed podcast.

As the podcasting landscape evolves, it remains to be seen how Meghan's latest venture will fare amidst growing competition and shifting audience preferences.