Mariah Carey Embraces Diva Label, Ignoring Meghan Markle’s Podcast Drama

In a recent interview with Gayle King, Mariah Carey proudly declared that she doesn't shy away from being called a diva.

She even went on to say that she considers it a fabulous term rather than a disrespectful one.

The singer nonchalantly stated, “Diva Mariah Carey?

Alright, whatever.”

This statement has left royal fans speculating whether Carey was subtly taking a jab at Meghan Markle and her supposedly dull podcast.

One viewer commented, suggesting that Carey was referencing how Meghan made a big fuss about the term diva.

They compared Meghan's defensive nature to that of Rachel, a character from the TV show “Friends,” who often becomes insecure and defensive.

The commenter further implied that Meghan tries to turn herself into a victim in her uninteresting podcast, even receiving criticism from Whoopi Goldberg for her “deal or no deal” comment.

According to these fans, Meghan's star is on the decline.

The accusation of diva behavior towards Meghan came after Mariah herself accused the Duchess of having diva moments in an episode of the Archetype podcast titled “The Duality of Diva.”

Meghan had previously expressed her admiration for Mariah, stating that she wanted to emulate her glamorous and talented persona as a young teenager.

However, when discussing the term diva, Meghan claimed she didn't connect with it.

Mariah interjected, pointing out that Meghan has her own diva moments.

She playfully said, “You give us diva moments sometimes, Meghan.

Don't act like you don't.”

Meghan, seemingly flustered, asked for examples of these moments while squirming in her chair.

She explained that she interpreted the word diva negatively, whereas Meghan intended it as a compliment, meaning chic and aspirational.

The conversation highlighted the different meanings a single word can hold for different individuals.

Speculation about the state of Mariah and Meghan's friendship arose after the podcast.

One Instagram user noted that the conversation seemed somewhat catty, suggesting that the issue was blown out of proportion.

They commended Mariah for being mature enough to handle criticism, own it, and even laugh at herself.

Interestingly, Mariah never mentioned her podcast session with Meghan on her Instagram, leading some to believe that their mini-friendship may have soured.

Another commenter claimed that Meghan attempted to spin the situation in her favor during the podcast, trying to hide her discomfort with any form of criticism.

They argued that when someone is desperate to appear confident and secure, these moments speak volumes.

In contrast, Mariah's genuine confidence and ability to navigate criticism put her light-years ahead.

This commenter predicted that this incident would be the downfall of the “Harkles,” referring to Meghan and Prince Harry.

In conclusion, Mariah Carey has boldly embraced the diva label, disregarding any negative connotations.

While some royal fans speculate that her comments were aimed at Meghan Markle and her podcast drama, others suggest that the friendship between the two may have suffered as a result.

Regardless, Mariah's self-assured demeanor and ability to handle criticism have only solidified her position as an icon in the industry.