Prince Harry was set to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live in January as part of his promotional tour for his memoir, Spare.
However, a new report reveals that he backed out at the last minute due to pressure from his wife, Meghan Markle.
SNL producers had requested that Harry disclose Meghan’s fake pregnancy during the show, which led to Meghan’s insistence that he withdraw from the opportunity.
According to The Ankler, negotiations between Lorne Michaels and Harry’s team had been ongoing for weeks.
The plan was to time Harry’s appearance with the release of his tell-all book, which delves into the darker side of royal life.
In the proposed SNL script, Lorne Michaels intended to expose Meghan’s alleged deception regarding her pregnancies, including the use of stand-ins and surrogates.
It was believed that faking a third pregnancy would expose all the games she had been playing, with the public no longer believing or caring about any potential miscarriages due to her previous false claims.
An anonymous source even suggests that Meghan may have stocked up on embryos at a clinic and engaged another surrogate as a way to spite Harry, attending the coronation without her.
Speculation arises that Meghan might announce her pregnancy on coronation day to redirect attention back to herself.
However, if she is indeed pregnant, it is predicted that she will suffer a miscarriage during the coronation coverage, with Harry leaving halfway through to comfort her.
Hosting SNL is considered a highly coveted celebrity gig and a significant milestone for actors, comedians, musicians, and sports stars.
Despite initially expressing interest, Harry ultimately withdrew from the opportunity, much to the disappointment of SNL and its fans.
Meghan’s insistence on his absence, especially after a prolonged decision-making process, likely angered Lorne Michaels and the show’s producers.
They had hoped to revive their Disney princess sketch and even bring back Lindsay Lohan for the episode.
In January, Harry became one of the most talked-about individuals worldwide, not only for his revelations about his fractured family but also for his candid admissions in Spare.
His stories about a kitchen altercation with Prince William, the details of his first s**ual experience, and the unfortunate incident of frostbite on a trip to the Arctic provided ample material for internet memes and late-night jokes.
Although Harry did not end up hosting SNL, he has been portrayed on the show in previous years.
SNL regular Mikey Day took on the role of the prince during a skit about a royal baby shower in 2019.
This particular episode aired when Harry and Meghan were eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child, Archie, who will celebrate his fourth birthday on May 6th.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s potential hosting gig on Saturday Night Live was overshadowed by Meghan Markle’s insistence that he withdraw due to the show’s request to expose her alleged fake pregnancy.
The decision disappointed SNL producers and fans who were eager to see Harry take the stage.
However, Harry’s memoir and its controversial revelations continue to generate buzz and maintain his status as a prominent figure in the public eye.