Meghan Markle faced a bitter backlash from her own fans following her recent interview with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
The Duchess of Sussex’s decision to appear on Ellen’s show left many scratching their heads, with Twitter users mercilessly mocking the cringe-worthy interview, describing it as awful and vomit-inducing.
Ellen DeGeneres, who herself was embroiled in a bullying scandal earlier this year, welcomed Meghan onto her show, prompting raised eyebrows even among Meghan’s supporters.
The TV host had been accused of fostering a toxic workplace environment, with ex-employees alleging cold and demeaning behavior behind the scenes.
During the interview, Meghan participated in a prank orchestrated by Ellen, where she was instructed via a hidden earpiece to interact with unsuspecting vendors outside the studio.
The stunt, part of Ellen’s final season, further fueled the controversy surrounding Meghan’s choice of platform for her interview.
Roberta Fiorito and Rachel Bowie, hosts of the Royally Obsessed podcast and self-professed fans of the Sussexes, expressed their confusion and disappointment over Meghan’s appearance on Ellen.
Fiorito acknowledged the timing of Meghan’s interview, coinciding with the final season of Ellen’s long-running show and the past allegations of workplace bullying.
The decision for Meghan, a member of the royal family turned celebrity, to align herself with Ellen, known for promoting kindness, raised questions among fans and critics alike.
The interview sparked a flurry of memes on social media, with one critic highlighting Meghan’s perceived disconnect between her royal status and celebrity persona.
Despite the criticism, Howard Brewer, CEO of Newsroom PR, defended Meghan’s choice to appear on Ellen’s show, citing the couple’s previous efforts to break away from traditional royal protocols.
Brewer emphasized that Meghan and Harry’s willingness to share their thoughts and struggles on platforms like Ellen’s demonstrate their relatability to the public.
As discussions around Meghan’s interview continue to unfold, fans and observers are left pondering the implications of her appearance on Ellen.
The divide between royal expectations and celebrity culture, highlighted by Meghan’s controversial decision, underscores the complexities of navigating fame and public perception in the modern era.
