John Travolta, the renowned actor and pilot, is facing criticism for allegedly selling out by hosting the aviation awards in Beverly Hills, where Prince Harry was honored as a living legend of aviation.
The event, held on Wednesday night, was meant to celebrate Prince Harry’s contributions and achievements in the aerospace industry as he was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation Hall of Fame alongside other notable aviators.
Prince Harry, who possesses a decade of military experience and has participated in combat missions in Afghanistan, was also acknowledged for his role as the founder of the Invictus Games, a sporting event dedicated to wounded veterans.
Despite these accomplishments, many individuals were outraged and disappointed by John Travolta’s decision to host the event and welcome Harry and Meghan as his guests.
Critics argue that John Travolta’s involvement betrayed and insulted the aviation community while compromising his own integrity and reputation as a pilot and living legend.
Their frustrations stem from several reasons.
Firstly, they believe Prince Harry does not deserve the honor of being recognized as a living legend of aviation due to his lack of significant and lasting contributions to the field.
Furthermore, they contend that Harry’s abandonment of his military career and royal duties to pursue a celebrity lifestyle in California with Meghan Markle disqualifies him from such recognition.
Some individuals also suspect that John Travolta may have been paid or pressured by Harry and Meghan, as well as their media and commercial partners like Netflix, Spotify, and Penguin Random House, to host the event and speak highly of them.
They believe Travolta utilized his influence and popularity to advance their agenda and projects.
Critics additionally claim that Travolta neglected to acknowledge and respect the other honorees and guests present at the event.
Moreover, they argue that Travolta allowed Meghan Markle to interrupt Harry’s speech and join him on stage without invitation or announcement.
During her lengthy and meandering speech, Meghan praised herself and her achievements while promoting her Netflix deal, podcast, and memoir.
This further fueled the notion that Travolta had tarnished the reputation and legacy of the Living Legends of Aviation, an esteemed group that has honored aviators such as Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Chuck Yeager for their excellence and innovation in the aerospace industry.
Many individuals are now demanding that John Travolta be removed from the Living Legends of Aviation and have his name stricken from the honor list.
They are also seeking an apology and explanation from both Travolta and the event organizers for their actions and decisions.
While John Travolta has not responded to the backlash, a source close to him revealed that he felt honored and enthusiastic about hosting the event.
The source emphasized Travolta’s respect and admiration for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their work and causes, adding that he has no regrets regarding his choices and is content with his career and projects.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have yet to comment on the criticism.
However, a source close to the couple expressed their surprise and sadness over the negative reaction.
They reiterated Harry and Meghan’s respect and gratitude towards John Travolta and the aviation awards, emphasizing their focus on humanitarian work and family life in California, where they feel fulfilled and happy.