Craig Ferguson, a Scottish American comedian known for his irreverent humor and no holds B approach to celebrity culture, returned to the spotlight after a hiatus from mainstream television.
He took aim at one of Hollywood’s most controversial transplants, Megan Marle Ferguson, in his standup special, “Royal Pays.” Ferguson’s takedown of Megan’s 2013 appearance on his talk show has set social media ablaze.
Ferguson’s critique of Megan’s behavior on his talk show has left the audience laughing. He then delved into the Sussex Saga, offering his unique perspective on Harry and Megan’s exit from Royal duties and their subsequent media appearances.
They left the royal family because they wanted privacy, and to ensure that they got that privacy, they immediately signed deals with Netflix, Spotify, and wrote a tell-all book.
The timing of Ferguson’s special is particularly interesting coming just weeks after Netflix announced it would not be renewing Harry and Megan’s deal for additional content sources.
Netflix suggested that viewership numbers for the couple’s documentary series had fallen short of expectations despite the massive initial investment.
Ferguson offered advice to Harry and Megan, urging them to stop talking about how much they hate the spotlight while standing directly in it and stop complaining about the royal family while still using their Royal titles to sell books and get Netflix deals.
Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remain characteristically silent on Ferguson’s comments, but sources close to the couple have indicated that they are aware of the content and disappointed by the mischaracterization of their relationship and intentions.