Harry, Meghan cut ties with Spotify after massive money deal

The pair’s podcast, Archetypes, received’t be getting a second season regardless of launching on the high of the charts final 12 months, a supply confirmed to The New York Post.

The insider added that the couple didn’t produce sufficient content material to obtain their full multimillion-dollar payout.

In a joint assertion, Spotify and Archewell Audio stated they’ve “mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together.”

However, it seems the pair could change their thoughts in the event that they get a greater supply from one other firm.

“Meghan is continuing to develop more content for the Archetypes audience on another platform,” an Archewell Productions spokeswoman added to The Wall Street Journal, which was the primary to report the news.

Archetypes — which is hosted by Markle — was created to “investigate, dissect and subvert the labels that try to hold women back.”

While there hasn’t been a brand new episode since November 2022, a few of Hollywood’s greatest stars — together with Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton and Mindy Kaling — beforehand sat down with Markle for the hour-long episodes.

Reps for the pair didn’t instantly reply to Page Six’s request for remark.

The news comes lower than six months after the present’s producer, Rebecca Sananès, revealed she was leaving amid uncertainty in regards to the podcast’s future.

While it’s unclear precisely why the duke and duchess determined to tug the plug on their Spotify deal, we’re advised the pair began questioning their partnership after Joe Rogan — who can also be signed to the corporate — made controversial feedback in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine on his podcast.

“Harry and Meghan will be less than thrilled with Spotify, it’s hugely embarrassing for them,” a supply advised Page Six in 2021. “And they have to think, ‘Do we really want to be on the same banner as Joe Rogan?’”

Markle additionally lately signed with expertise company WME — who additionally reps the pair’s content material creation label, Archewell.

“The agency will be focusing on building out her business ventures across multiple facets of the agency & its broader ecosystem, including film & television production, brand partnerships & more,” the corporate introduced in April.

Markle’s workforce at WME consists of Endeavour CEO Ari Emanuel, who Markle believes could make her a Hollywood “power player.”

Sources advised Page Six that whereas the previous Suits actress isn’t seeking to get again into appearing, she hopes the Hollywood uber-agent will assist take her profession to new heights.

“This deal is about making Meghan a power player in Hollywood,” the insider shared. “Even though she is, of course, an actress, this isn’t about movies or shows for Meghan to star in, it is about creating projects for her to produce – she wants to run the show.”

Despite slicing ties with the streaming big, the Sussexes are nonetheless raking within the dough from their ongoing five-year take care of Netflix — which is believed to be value round US $100 million.

This story initially appeared on Page Six and is republished right here with permission.