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Meghan Markle’s Short-Lived Spotify Podcast: A Nightmare for Broadcasters
Meghan Markle’s foray into the world of podcasting was far from a success, according to royal expert Dan Wooten.
The Duchess of Sussex was recently dropped by Spotify after just one series of her Archetypes podcast, consisting of 12 episodes.
While discussions were reportedly underway for a second series, those plans were abruptly axed.
It seems that Spotify went to great lengths to support Markle’s podcasting ambitions.
The company even helped build a studio in the couple’s sprawling Montecito mansion, a move that was part of their contract and helped secure their massive mortgage.
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However, in return, Markle was asked to make last-minute changes to her podcast, including targeting top company executives with requests.
This situation, as Wooten described it, became a nightmare for broadcasters.
Wooten’s comments came on the heels of criticism from Jeremy Zimmer, CEO of United Talent Agency, who stated that Markle lacked vocal talent and any kind of significant talent overall.
Zimmer emphasized that fame does not automatically translate into skill or expertise.
Earlier this month, Spotify announced that it would not be renewing its deal with Archewell Audio, effectively ending Markle’s podcasting journey with the streaming platform.
In a joint statement, both parties claimed to have mutually agreed to separate and expressed pride in the series they had created together.
Speculation arose regarding the fate of the Sussexes’ collaboration with Netflix, as Wooten suggested in his column that the streaming giant was dissatisfied with their output.
However, Netflix swiftly debunked these rumors, stating that their relationship with Archewell Productions was highly valued.
A spokesperson for Netflix confirmed that they were currently working on several projects, including the much-anticipated documentary series called “Heart of Invictus.”
Scheduled for release in August of this year, “Heart of Invictus” will follow a group of service personnel as they prepare to compete in the Invictus Games tournament held in The Hague.
Despite mixed results in their partnership with Netflix, Harry and Meghan’s explosive series, “Harry and Meghan,” was one of the streaming giant’s biggest successes in 2020.
This documentary provided viewers with an intimate look into the couple’s relationship and their experiences as members of the royal family.
However, not all their projects have fared well.
Netflix recently canceled their animated series called “Pearl,” which aimed to showcase the stories of powerful women throughout history.
Although Markle was set to be an executive producer alongside David Furnish, husband of Elton John, the series was ultimately scrapped during the development stage due to budget cuts.
Markle had expressed her excitement about “Pearl,” stating that the show would celebrate extraordinary women and shed light on the challenges faced by girls her age.
The cancellation was undoubtedly a disappointment for the Duchess and the team behind Archewell Productions.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s venture into podcasting with Spotify may have been short-lived, but it certainly made an impact.
While her partnership with Netflix continues to thrive, her foray into animation faced setbacks.
Only time will tell what future projects lie ahead for the Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry.
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