Meghan Markle’s ITV Plea Dismissed as Jeremy Clarkson Gets Nod for TV Role

In a surprising turn of events, ITV has decided to extend a lifeline to Jeremy Clarkson amidst the fallout from the controversial comments made by the former Top Gear presenter about Meghan Markle.

The backlash was sparked by an incendiary column where Clarkson expressed his strong dislike for the Duchess of Sussex.

Following the uproar, Jeremy issued an apology for his disgraceful language, and even The Sun newspaper apologized for publishing the contentious column, subsequently removing it from their online platform.

Reports from the Mirror indicate that ITV has chosen to retain Jeremy as the host of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' despite calls from Meghan's representatives to have him fired.

A senior source at Stolife, the production company behind WWTBAM, acknowledged Clarkson's error in judgment with the column but noted his sincere apology afterward, a move that worked in his favor compared to figures like Piers Morgan, who stood by his controversial remarks about Markle on GMB.

ITV has been closely monitoring the public reaction to recent episodes of Millionaire featuring Clarkson, and based on the relatively subdued response, the decision has been made to continue with him as the host.

This opportunity serves as a second chance for Clarkson, with implications clear that a repeat offense would likely not be tolerated.

Sources close to insiders have revealed Meghan's disappointment as her plea to ITV was met with a firm dismissal.

Adding to Meghan's woes, the Princess of Wales has maintained her position as the most favored royal member, despite attempts by Meghan to tarnish her reputation with malicious rumors targeting Catherine.

A recent poll highlighted that over 38% of Britons named the princess as their preferred royal, while the popularity of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has seen a decline.

The Ipsos poll, conducted among a thousand individuals for the Evening Standard, reaffirmed the public's continued support for the princess, who retained her top spot from the previous year.

The survey also indicated that the Prince of Wales followed closely in second place, with a two-point increase in popularity compared to the previous year.

Notably, Kate was deemed more popular among women, with a higher percentage naming her as their favorite royal.

Age-wise, she garnered the least support from the 18-34 age group but was a favorite among the 55-75 age bracket.

This demographic trend was observed across the royal family members, with the King and Queen also experiencing a surge in popularity compared to the previous year.

Conversely, Meghan and Harry witnessed a decline in their popularity ratings, with both registering a three-point drop from the previous year.

Prince Harry's popularity stood at 11%, while the Duchess of Sussex garnered just 7%.

Speculations have emerged suggesting that Meghan's animosity towards Catherine stems from an incident at Wimbledon where the Duchess reportedly declined to walk arm-in-arm with her, despite their limited acquaintance.

Rumors suggest that Meghan harbored strong feelings about not being given the opportunity to walk alongside her sister-in-law.