Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Resilient Response to Spotify Deal Criticism: How They're Primed for a Powerful Comeback

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are prepared to move on following the collapse of their Spotify deal. However, they are dissatisfied with the way in which news of their departure from the platform was made public. A source, who exclusively disclosed this information in the latest edition of We, stated that while Spotify was expected to issue a statement expressing their positive experience working with Meghan, they ultimately failed to do so. Additionally, the source revealed that the team working behind the scenes had been urging Harry and Meghan to produce more content throughout the past year.

According to the insider, the royal couple “weren’t delivering” on what Spotify needed before the deal came to an end earlier this month.

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Meghan Markle, the former star of Suits, received news "some time ago" that her podcast "Archetypes" was being canceled, according to a second source. Following the deal's collapse, Spotify executive Bill Simmons publicly criticized Meghan and Harry, calling them "f--king grifters."

"These days, it feels like they're constantly being attacked, with people eagerly taking aim at them," a confidential source reveals. "Frankly, both Meghan and Harry are weary and fed up with it."

The duo, despite their disappointing ending to the deal, are already looking forward to a new phase with numerous exciting projects on the horizon, according to the second source. They are determined to bounce back even stronger.

In late 2020, the Sussexes signed a $20 million deal with Spotify after stepping down from their senior positions in the royal family. Their exclusive collaboration aimed to create content that uplifts and entertains global audiences, while also highlighting diverse perspectives and voices, as stated on the Archewell Audio website.

Two years after, Meghan successfully debuted "Archetypes," a show where she interviewed a diverse range of guests, including Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Mindy Kaling, and Issa Rae. The series ran for 12 episodes from August 2022 to November 2022.

Recently, news surfaced that Meghan's podcast was not renewed for a second season by Spotify. "The team behind Archetypes retains their pride in the podcast they crafted at Spotify. Meghan is actively creating additional content for the Archetypes audience on a different platform," stated WME, the agency that Meghan recently signed with.

The online chatter quickly erupted following the development. Speculations regarding the couple's work ethic persisted, with reports suggesting that the Bench author was absent during the interview tapings on her own show.

Amidst the drama, Andy Cohen, who appeared on the last episode of "Archetypes" in the previous year, came to the duchess's defense during an exclusive interview with Us. Dismissing the "insane rumor," he confidently stated that he had indeed spoken with Meghan for their recording. Highlighting the nature of her podcast as conversations with individuals, he questioned how it would be possible for her not to be present.

Meghan and Harry, in addition to partnering with Spotify, have also signed a deal with Netflix following their departure from the royal family. The streaming platform has expressed their unwavering commitment to the collaboration, stating, "We will continue to collaborate on various projects, including the highly anticipated documentary series Heart of Invictus."

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