Meghan Markle Faces Backlash After Controversial Interview with Ellen DeGeneres

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has found herself in hot water with her fans after a recent interview with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

The interview, which left many scratching their heads, has been heavily criticized on social media, with Twitter users mercilessly mocking the cringe-worthy conversation.

Even self-professed fans of Meghan and her husband Prince Harry, such as podcast hosts Roberta Fiorito and Rachel Bowie, expressed their confusion and disappointment over the Duchess's choice to appear on Ellen's show.

The decision seemed puzzling, considering the backlash Ellen herself faced earlier this year when she was accused of creating a toxic workplace environment.

Former employees of Ellen DeGeneres came forward with allegations of bullying and a cold demeanor behind the scenes.

The scandal prompted Ellen to issue an apology at the start of her current and final season, admitting that mistakes were made and expressing her remorse for those affected.

This controversy surrounding Ellen's show made Meghan's decision to appear on it even more perplexing to her own fanbase.

Roberta Fiorito, one of the podcast hosts, shared her surprise at Meghan's appearance on Ellen's show, stating that she initially thought it was just a teaser for a future episode.

She also mentioned the toxic workplace allegations and bullying that had been exposed in the past year, which seemed contradictory to Ellen's message of kindness on air.

Rachel Bowie echoed these sentiments, acknowledging that while they are fans of Harry and Meghan, they found the interview to be an interesting and questionable choice.

The interview quickly became a subject of memes and criticism on social media.

One meme featured Kris Jenner exclaiming, “This is ridiculous,” while another critic remarked that Meghan's appearance on Ellen only highlighted her misunderstanding of the difference between being a royal member and a celebrity.

It was seen as a significant fall from grace for the Duchess.

During her surprise appearance, Meghan stepped outside of the studio to pull a prank on unsuspecting vendors, with Ellen guiding her actions through a hidden earpiece.

This segment further fueled the debate surrounding Meghan's decision to participate in the show.

It is worth noting that Meghan and Harry have been friends with Ellen for some time, and she has defended them against media scrutiny in the past.

Howard Brewer, CEO of Newsroom PR, commented on the appearance, stating that it made sense for Meghan to break away from the traditional mold of royal family members avoiding such shows.

He argued that by appearing on Ellen, Meghan demonstrated that she and Harry are just like everyone else, with thoughts, struggles, and opinions to share.

The fallout from this interview is likely to continue in the coming weeks, as fans and critics alike try to make sense of Meghan's controversial choice.

The Duchess's decision to appear on Ellen's show has certainly sparked a heated discussion, showing that even members of the royal family are not immune to public scrutiny and debate.