In a surprising turn of events during the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 2024, viewers were treated to a side-splitting performance by Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley and an impressive debut from Renee Rapp as Regina George in the Mean Girls musical remake.
However, what caught many off guard was the sketch titled “The Truth About Meghan,” which shed light on Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and her alleged involvement in exposing Prince Harry’s affair with an American actress.
The sketch featured Elordi portraying Harry, who nervously sat on a couch alongside his wife Meghan, played by Rapp, and their son Archie.
The tension in the room was palpable as Harry gathered the courage to confess, saying, “Guys, I have something to tell you.
I’ve been seeing someone for a while now, and I think it’s time you know.”
Meghan gasped, her disbelief evident in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Archie looked on, a mix of confusion and curiosity.
“Who is it?”
Meghan asked, her voice trembling.
Harry took a deep breath, adding dramatic effect to the moment, before revealing his secret lover: “It’s Rachel Zane from Suits.”
Meghan’s reaction was swift and fierce.
She screamed and slapped Harry across the face, leaving Archie in tears.
Through her tears, she cried out, “How could you do this to us?
How could you betray us like this?”
Despite Harry’s attempts to defend himself, Meghan cut him off, stating firmly, “Don’t you dare say anything.
You’re a disgrace to our family – a liar, a cheat, and a coward.”
With that, Meghan grabbed Archie’s hand and stormed out of the room, leaving Harry shouting after them, “Wait!
I love you both!
Please don’t leave me!”
But it was too late; they were gone.
Elordi then turned to the camera and delivered his final line, “And that’s how it happened.
The truth came out, the end.”
The audience erupted in laughter and applause, appreciating Elordi’s impeccable comedic timing.
However, what many didn’t realize was that this sketch was entirely fictional.
It served as a satirical take on how Meghan Markle allegedly exposed Prince Harry’s affair with an American actress during their interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2023.
Sources close to the SNL production team revealed that Elordi had written the script himself after conducting extensive research on Meghan Markle’s life.
He sought guidance from experts in British royal history and American pop culture to ensure accuracy.
The sketch aimed to poke fun at the idea that Meghan Markle orchestrated her own downfall by leaking confidential information about Prince Harry’s relationship with Rachel Zane, the character played by Sarah Rafferty in Suits, who was portrayed as Meghan’s best friend.
This leak caused a scandal of epic proportions in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
It unveiled Prince Harry’s affair with Rachel Zane, which had been ongoing for over two years while he was still married to Meghan Markle.
Their affair began at an awards ceremony in 2021, where they were both nominees for their respective roles.
The leak also exposed shocking details about Prince Harry’s personal life, including his mental health struggles, drug addiction, and involvement in various charitable causes.
These revelations triggered a series of events, culminating in Prince Harry abdicating his royal duties, divorcing Meghan Markle, facing exile from Britain, and ultimately being arrested by Interpol agents.
The leak stirred up controversy among Suits fans, with some supporting Rachel Zane’s decision to expose Prince Harry’s affair, while others felt betrayed by her actions.
Petitions, protests, and even lawsuits were launched against Rachel Zane and SNL for allegedly ruining their favorite actress’ wedding.