Meghan Markle is reportedly grappling with “deep struggles” to salvage her public image in the wake of explosive claims made by former aides. The Duchess of Sussex, who had a team behind her Spotify podcast ‘Archetypes’, saw the show cancelled after just 12 episodes when Meghan and Prince Harry’s contract with the streaming service was terminated.

A source has now come forward alleging that Meghan was “really, really, really awful” to work for and described the experience as “painful”, with some staff members allegedly requiring “long-term therapy” after leaving their roles. Media guru Michael Levine weighed in on the situation, telling The Mirror US: “Meghan Markle’s deep struggle following the Vanity Fair exposé highlights the immense pressure of life in the public eye.”

He told The Mirror US: “Navigating fame requires skill and resilience, and the Sussexes’ transition from royal life to private enterprise has been fraught with challenges. The article underscores the power of narrative and the importance of managing one’s public image. Whether fair or not, such scrutiny can profoundly impact personal and professional pursuits.”

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Meghan Markle and Spotify eventually parted ways
Levine also hinted that the intense scrutiny faced by Meghan could be “make or break” for her career.

This comes amid claims from a source that Meghan’s unpredictability could have significant repercussions for her staff.

An insider speaking to Vanity Fair claimed: “She’s constantly playing checkers – I’m not even going to say chess – but she’s just very aware of where everybody is on her board. And when you are not in, you are to be thrown to the wolves at any given moment.”

Meghan, however, has always firmly refuted claims that she ‘bullied’ her staff, denouncing these allegations as part of a “calculated smear campaign” orchestrated against her. Loyal former staffers have rallied to her defence.

In 2023, Meghan and Harry wrapped up their Archetypes podcast, with the duo and Spotify confirming their partnership had ended. They maintained that the decision was “mutual” and emphasized they were “proud of the series we made together.”Post-Spotify era, Meghan inked a fresh agreement with Lemonada for an intriguing yet mysterious “dynamic new podcast.”

This deal was publicly shared last February, though precise details about Meghan’s latest venture remain under wraps.