In a scathing stand-up routine, an English comedian launched a blistering attack on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, urging them to step aside.
Simon Brodkin, the comic responsible for the onslaught, had recently entertained Prince William and Princess Kate at the Royal Variety Performance.
However, his sentiments took a drastic turn as he uploaded footage of one of his shows onto X.
Initially, Brodkin admitted to having positive expectations of the couple, acknowledging their efforts in addressing issues such as racism and misogyny.
However, his opinion quickly changed when they began referring to themselves as “H and M.” Disgruntled, he exclaimed, “Oh, do fuck off!”
The comedian even confessed that he found himself favoring Prince Andrew after Harry described a date with Meghan as the night they “pulled a pin on a fun grenade.”
Unsurprisingly, the comedian’s shocking remarks did not sit well with staunch supporters of the Sussexes.
Fans of Harry and Meghan expressed their outrage on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Judy from Richmond highlighted the hate the couple already faces, including death threats towards Meghan, and questioned why Brodkin would contribute to this negativity.
She criticized him for choosing to make cheap jokes about the royal pair instead of targeting other individuals.
Furthermore, fans were incensed by the comedian’s comparison of Prince Andrew to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Andrew has faced serious allegations of s**ual assault and was embroiled in a scandal involving his association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
One user, Biggie Up Thee, expressed their confusion and dissatisfaction, stating that they failed to comprehend the jokes.
Equating Andrew with “H and M” was deemed tasteless and disrespectful.
Additionally, there were complaints about Brodkin being labeled a clout chaser, using the popularity of the royal couple to further his own career and financial gain.
The frustration expressed by fans highlights a growing weariness towards individuals exploiting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for personal motives.
Mark Borkofsky, a renowned crisis manager in the UK, predicts that 2024 could prove to be a pivotal year for Meghan and Harry.
He believes that a significant shift is on the horizon, one that could either revive their image or lead to its downfall.
Borkofsky emphasized that the current situation is untenable and must evolve in one of two ways.
The couple must either implement a new positive strategy or face the potential unraveling of their brand.