In the wake of their Spotify deal falling through, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be in a dire situation and must secure new opportunities rapidly, as per leading royal commentator, Kinsey Schofield.
Schofield, host of the podcast "To Di For Daily," spoke on "TalkTV," addressing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's precarious standing following their severed ties with Spotify and reported plummeting popularity.
The acclaimed author of "R is for Revenge Dress" categorizes the Sussexes' current condition as a "crisis situation." She asserted, "Harry and Meghan must act quickly to secure some new opportunities."
Discussing the royal pair's predicament in Los Angeles, California, Schofield speculated, "Aside from their representation by William Morris Endeavor, whose mandate includes securing them profitable ventures-ranging from commercials to influencer marketing-they are allegedly trying to mold Meghan into the next Gwyneth Paltrow. They're scouting job opportunities."
She emphasized, however, that what the royal couple crucially need is a proficient publicist to rejuvenate their image. She indicated, "The poll suggests an all-time low in popularity for Harry and Meghan, not just domestically but in the U.K. as well. With the Spotify contract termination and rumors about Netflix discontent, their Hollywood stock value has nosedived."
The Sussexes' credibility was initially deemed substantial when Spotify and Netflix signed them on. Yet, following Spotify's termination of their contract, citing insufficient productivity, and subsequent intense backlash-including Bill Simmons' derogatory 'grifters' comment-the Sussexes are facing skepticism over their worth.
Schofield further elaborated, "Companies are questioning both their desire to collaborate with the Sussexes and their value going forward. They must rectify this situation, portraying themselves as easy to work with."
Schofield's assertion on the "GB News" of the Sussexes being difficult to work with, as evidenced by their Spotify split, brings into focus their alleged controlling nature. "The fact that BBC refused to broadcast their Netflix documentary, citing editorial control issues, is proof of their challenging work ethos. Their output of only 12 episodes in three years speaks volumes," she observed.
Despite the circulating rumors, Netflix reaffirmed their commitment to continue their collaboration with the Sussexes. The streaming platform's spokesperson, in a conversation with People, said, "We cherish our partnership with Archewell Productions. 'Harry & Meghan' marked Netflix's most successful documentary debut ever. We anticipate continuing our collective work on several upcoming projects, including the 'Heart of Invictus' documentary series."
As always, these claims could not be independently verified by Business Times.
