Meghan Markle might be one of the most famous women on the planet — but Hollywood power players are purportedly less than impressed with her showbiz prowess.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, is said to be scrambling after the launch of her forthcoming podcast with Lemonada Media was reportedly pushed back to next year.

 

According to In Touch, honchos at the company put the project on pause for fear that the upcoming launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, would take attention away from her audio endeavors.

“Meghan gets greedy,” an inside source told the publication.

“She wants everything all at once, and it’s backfiring on her again. She’s become a total joke and is overplaying her hand.”

is said to be scrambling after the launch of her forthcoming podcast with Lemonada Media was reportedly pushed back to next year.


is said to be scrambling after the launch of her forthcoming podcast with Lemonada Media was reportedly pushed back to next year.Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP

Markle's Spotify series "Archetypes" was not renewed for a second season.
Markle’s Spotify series “Archetypes” was not renewed for a second season.Spotify
Lemonada execs are also allegedly worried that Markle’s upcoming Netflix cooking show will divert attention from the podcast.

“That clearly didn’t go down well with Lemonada,” the source stated.

“They surely expected to be Meghan’s priority project, but she must have decided she had bigger fish to fry with Netflix.”

The purported pushback of the podcast comes after Markle’s Spotify series “Archetypes” was not renewed for a second season.

The source says Markle now desperately needs a hit with her Netflix show or her lifestyle brand in order to prove that she and husband Prince Harry are still viable in Hollywood.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle onstage at the 2021 Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park, New York
Harry and Meghan are in desperate need of a hit, an insider says.REUTERS
However, the insider isn’t holding out hope.

“Almost everything they’ve tried has ended in disaster,” they tartly declared.

Meanwhile, one well-placed source in Tinseltown told In Touch that A-listers have little respect for the Duchess, who commands big bucks for her content.

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“Hollywood is glam and glitz on the outside, but the real stars have worked hard for their success — and you get the impression hard work isn’t really Meghan’s thing,” the anonymous source says.

“Now, after all her failures, those A-listers — and the royals — are laughing at her!”

Meghan Markle, despite her global fame, is reportedly facing significant challenges in Hollywood as some insiders claim her career in entertainment is struggling to gain traction. The Duchess of Sussex, known for her ambitious ventures, has reportedly faced a series of setbacks, including the delay of her new podcast project with Lemonada Media, which was initially expected to launch this year but has been pushed back to 2025.

According to In Touch, the delay comes as a result of concerns from Lemonada execs that the upcoming launch of Meghan’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, would overshadow her podcast. Sources suggest that Meghan’s desire to juggle multiple high-profile projects simultaneously has backfired, with some insiders accusing her of overreaching.

An anonymous source cited by In Touch claimed that Meghan “wants everything all at once,” and as a result, she’s struggling to maintain focus. This isn’t the first time Meghan has faced hurdles in her entertainment career. Her Spotify series, Archetypes, was not renewed for a second season, which raised questions about her future in the industry.

There are also concerns that Meghan’s upcoming Netflix cooking show could further complicate her relationship with Lemonada Media, as it may shift public attention away from the podcast, something that reportedly didn’t sit well with Lemonada executives. It appears that Meghan’s various projects are vying for the spotlight, creating a challenging dynamic for her team.

The stakes are high, as the Sussexes need a major hit to solidify their standing in Hollywood. However, one insider expressed skepticism about Meghan and Prince Harry’s ability to bounce back, stating that “almost everything they’ve tried has ended in disaster.”

Adding to the tension, an unnamed Hollywood source suggested that A-listers have grown disillusioned with Meghan, who commands hefty paychecks for her content. The source emphasized that success in Hollywood is often the result of years of hard work and that some view Meghan’s efforts as lacking in that department.

As Meghan’s various projects unfold, it remains to be seen whether she and Harry can secure the success they’re seeking in Hollywood’s competitive landscape.