Andy Cohen, the boss of the Bravo franchise, recently hinted that Meghan is his top choice for the show. He said at BravoCon: “If we can get Meghan Markle, that would be interesting.” Meghan admitted last year that she used to be a big fan of the Housewives.
She joked that her chat with Andy on her Archetypes podcast was her “audition for Real Housewives in Montecito”. But when Andy suggested he’d create a show around her, Meghan quickly shut down the idea, saying: “There will be no reality show.”
Publicist and celebrity expert Mayah Riaz told The Mirror: “The likelihood of Meghan appearing on a Real Housewives show as a cast member [is] unlikely. While she may have expressed interest in the past, her remark about no longer craving other people’s drama suggests that she may not consider it a priority.”
Mayah thinks that Meghan, given her “current status and commitments,” might not be too eager to join a reality TV show. However, she hinted at the possibility of Meghan making a special one-time appearance in the future.
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“Meghan has high profile celebrity friends. If one of them were cast members, it’s possible she may make a one-off guest appearance. But it’d likely be drama free and perhaps a scene where she is catching up with the cast member over lunch,” she speculated about the possibility.
Mayah suggested that Meghan joining a franchise like the Real Housewives could potentially have both good and bad effects on her “brand”. She explained: “On one hand, it could make her appear more relatable and approachable to a wider audience, humanizing her public image.”
“However, it may also be perceived as a departure from her previous roles and responsibilities, potentially diminishing her credibility and the perception of her elite status. Ultimately, it would depend on how she navigates the platform and the narrative she chooses to present.”
The PR expert was asked if Meghan is ‘too famous’ for the show, to which she responded: “Meghan’s level of fame and her established brand may make it less likely for her to participate in a reality TV show like Real Housewives. She would be likely to prioritize other opportunities that align more closely with her current interests and goals.”
“I don’t think reality TV is on the cards for her, even if her career was to face struggles in the future,” she added. However, Mayah said joining the Real Housewives “could provide Meghan with a platform to showcase her activism and philanthropy”.
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