Thomas Markle has a beef with how Lifetime’s latest movie portrayed his douchery

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I didn’t watch the latest Lifetime movie about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal. I did watch the first Lifetime movie about them and I enjoyed it, even if I found certain scenes rather ridiculous. My favorite part of the first one was when newly woke Harry started telling off his family members about how they’re perpetuating institutional racism. Please, if Harry had really done that, we would have found out by now and the courtiers would have blamed Meghan. Anyway, this second movie aired on Memorial Day. Here’s the trailer:

Becoming Royal focuses on what happened after the proposal, the lead-up to the wedding and then Meg’s pregnancy. Given that timeline, they had to include something about Thomas Markle, since his toxicity loomed so large in the weeks leading up to the wedding and in the months following the wedding. Apparently, Lifetime made Toxic Thomas seem exactly how he is, like a liar who would sell out his daughter for a little bit of money. Well, after some time of relative silence, Toxic Thomas has decided to chime in and bash… Lifetime??

Thomas Markle is giving Lifetime’s new movie on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry a scathing review — calling it awful and chock full of made up crap. Meghan’s dad tells TMZ … he’s incredibly disappointed in how the Lifetime TV flick portrayed the Markle family drama leading up to last year’s Royal Wedding, and feels personally attacked by the network.

“Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal” premiered on Lifetime over the Memorial Day weekend, and Thomas was NOT a fan. Thomas insists he never bailed on the Royal Wedding — contrary to how he thinks Lifetime made it look in the film — and he’s doubling down on his stance that he couldn’t possibly attend the ceremony and walk Meghan down the aisle because of his heart surgery. One of Thomas’ biggest gripes is with the assertion he never told Meghan and Harry he couldn’t make it to their wedding. He tells us that’s simply not true, and he feels the movie is littered with tons of “dumb fiction.”

Bottom line on Lifetime’s movie, for Thomas, anyway — it’s light on facts, and heavy on fiction. Pretty sure that’s 2 thumbs down from him.

[From TMZ]

Even if you believe that Thomas Markle had some kind of cardiac issue in the weeks before the wedding – I do not, but if you do, go ahead – he simply didn’t behave like a man who had legit health issues, or a caring father who desperately wanted to show up for his daughter. He refused help from Meghan and from the palace, he arranged “paparazzi” photoshoots for months before the wedding, and yes, he communicated with Meghan through the media. Basically, Thomas is mad because even in the half-fictional Lifetime account of his daughter’s life, he still comes across as a total douche. And truly, don’t forget the dozens of interviews he gave about Meghan and Harry after the wedding, and all of the lying he did about how Meghan never contacted him – we know that she sent him a letter shortly after the wedding, telling him exactly what he needed to do if he wanted to have a relationship with her. He lied about that too.

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  1. Chef Grace says:

    What a revolting man.
    It is always about him.

  2. The Dot says:

    If you act like a douche, don’t be surprised when you are portrayed or remembered as a douche. But really, this is all more of the same for Thomas. Everything is about him. He needs to pipe down and stop trying to be “a footnote in history.”

    • Megan says:

      Did Lifetime use actual quotes from him? If so, you know he will ask for a writing credit and paycheck.

  3. Jade says:

    One year later I still think the wedding was fantastic. The dress looked perfect with the scenery. Meghan looked so fresh and innocent. I liked the actress of the first Lifetime movie. I’m not sure about this one. I’m not sure I’ll watch. I still love H&M but all the BS I feared would happen happened (wrt Meghan’s racist treatment), so it’s not as much of a fairy tale to me now.

    • (TheOG)@Jan90067 says:

      I watched it, and I liked it. But then, I love cheesy stuff like this lol. I think this actress did a pretty good job, and she did really look like Meg a lot (esp. in certain scenes). But it was good fun. I think they were too kind to Toxic Tom, if anything, esp. in his appearance.

      Best part when the female TV presenter told off the smarmy Piers Morgan presenter, calling him all the names we do! Lol. That, and when “Meghan” told an aristo (who was dissing her), oh so politely, “I’m still waiting for my curtsy.” 😂😂😂😂😂

      • WTW says:

        I thought this movie was pretty horrible. The first one was so much better, and that’s saying a lot since it’s Lifetime. It just seemed like they took every report about the family that had been in the press and put it in there. The first movie did this to an extent, but the actors were better the first-time around. This Meghan looked more like her, but the first Meghan captured her confidence more.

    • Harla says:

      I haven’t seen this one yet but does anyone know why they didn’t have the same actors as in the first movie?

      • swirlmamad says:

        I enjoyed both movies, though I liked the actor who played Harry in the first one better than the second! I thought both “Meghans” were pretty spot on.

  4. cannibell says:

    The world’s smallest violin….

  5. Digital Unicorn says:

    Aww poor didums, the truth hurts doesn’t it. Am just surprised he hasn’t said anything about Archie NOT being named after him but I think (hope really) that the British tabs have finally had enough of his lies.

    • HMC says:

      I’m waiting for him to claim that Archie is an old nickname of his from his younger days. And that Meghan remembered it and she really loves him, but the palace is keeping them apart because reasons.

      (By keeping apart he will subtly mean the palace won’t let Meghan send him any money or move him into a palace with his own staff, Samantha would of course have to tag along because he shouldn’t be forced to choose between his two daughters.)

      • Peg says:

        Scammy claimed he bought Meghan, Archie comics and Archie has Thomas’ nose.

      • HMC says:

        He may have the nose, Meghan herself has said that she has the “markle” nose. I’d prefer to think that Archie has his mom’s nose.

        As for the comic thing, I can’t believe I missed my chance. When I was a kid, I had X-Men comics. When I had Kiddo I didn’t even think to name him X Man.

  6. Sassy says:

    You hear something? No? Me neither.

  7. Bunny says:

    Every time they open their gapping maws, these clowns justify Meghan avoiding them.

    While Senior is blubbering to whomever will listen that he doesn’t like his portrayal on Lifetime; Tom Junior is giving woe-is-me media interviews about how Meghan “owes” him, because she (supposedly, but not at all actually) dragged him kicking and screaming into the limelight, and the media attention resulted in his losing his job and rented home.

    No mention of his own responsibility for his legal issues, his relationship issues, or the letter he wrote to Harry publicly trashing his half sister.

    No mention is made of the constant claims by Samantha that family is supposed to help family no matter what. Which, if actually true, should mean Junior and his clan should be able to move right in with Samantha.

    They contradict each other and themselves constantly.

    I’ve wondered previously if they coordinate their attacks on Meghan, but honestly don’t see them as clever enough to manage.

    • Zapp Brannigan says:

      Samantha’s claim that family is everything cracks me up, her own kids and mother are not in contact with her. Her youngest daughter claimed abuse happened under Samatha’s watch that and trying to fake a Princess Diana type car crash due to paparazzi chasing them, she is the lowest of the low. She got it from her Daddy.

  8. Karen2 says:

    Who were those people who sold their photos of Doria taken when Meghan was a baby & a toddler. Are they Markles or Raglands. The photos were lovely but boy is everyone rushing to cash in on Meghans good fortune.

    • Peg says:

      Doria’s half brother, not a Ragland a Johnson, her mother’s son.
      He was not invited to the wedding, and he keeps going on about how upset his wife was for not being invited.
      Doria’s other half-brother and his mother (her step-mother) was there.

  9. Seraphina says:

    First, I’m disappointed in their casting of Harry. Does him no justice.

    Foremost: Baw ha ha, I’m sure the reflection of his actions does seem like douchery, because he is a douche. Suck it up dude. You are not a dad, but a douche. I find it hilarious.

    Maybe he can enlist Wills’ help and strategic know how on how to stop the movie from airing again 🤣

  10. minx says:

    His temporary silence was nice while it lasted.

  11. Becks1 says:

    I didn’t see this one because the casting seemed so bad. I really liked the first one though, for what it was lol.

    I feel like Thomas has gotten a lot less attention over the past few months, which is good. If only TMZ would take the hint and stop answering his calls.

  12. klutzy_girl says:

    I was so looking forward to this one because I loved how cheesy the first Lifetime movie was and ended up disappointed. It was boring/long and they included most of the tabloid rumors (like the tiara story). Then they kept cutting away to fictional news reports (with an obvious Piers stand in), which was extremely annoying. The first was better in so many ways, even thought it was so inaccurate.

    And shut up, Thomas.

  13. Loretta says:

    I’m happy he’s mad, it’s what he deserves it.

  14. Peg says:

    Jr. Was evicted and his living in a hotel with Darla, her son and two dogs and is blaming Meghan for his problems, (not paying his rent, pistol whipping his girlfriend, DUI, etc)
    He is also blaming her because no one in Grants Pass, will hire him, or let him rent their properties, I say that is karma.
    Heck, he is going to be in a boxing match to make money, hope he survives the beating.
    He is whining, the money Meghan spent on her baby shower could set him up for life.🤒
    Just waiting for Samantha to be living in her wheelchair.
    Thomas, a hamburger will do him in.

    • FluffyPrincess says:

      But, what her dum-dum brother forgets is that Meghan did not pay for her Bridal shower her friends did. Does he expect her friends to pony up that kind of money to her a-hole relatives?
      Grifters through and through. He probably loves Trump–birds of a feather.

  15. Prairiegirl says:

    Karma. It’s a heck of a thing.

  16. blubb says:

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  17. Reece says:

    Sorry I wasn’t paying attention. I was busy laughing at the “William” cautioning “Harry” and the tv run at 0:52.
    Did he say something important? No. I didn’t think so.

  18. Meg says:

    Picture reminds me-still so disappointed in her dress-so bland

    • Snowflake says:

      Yes, i normally like her style but I was disappointed by her wedding dress. Too plain imo and not a flattering fit. i liked her other dress much better then the one worn for the ceremony

  19. Lynne says:

    I believe he didn’t go to the wedding because he wasn’t
    paid. He thought father of the bride was essential to the event so he played hardball for $$$$ and lost. It’s a blessing really. Can’t you imaging him at the reception making the unplanned move of standing, loudly tapping his glass then announcing he’d like to “say a few words”…..cringing at the thought.

    • minx says:

      Agree. All those people want is money.

    • Digital Unicorn says:

      He admitted to asking to bring some of his own guests and asking that the RF/British taxpayer pick up the tab for this entourage. This was on top of demanding to give a speech at the ceremony. He desperately tried to make her wedding day about himself, he saw it as an opportunity to be the centre of attention – Meghan shut him down at every turn.

      To me he didn’t go because Meghan wouldn’t give into his demands plus from what was said in the letter that he sold she had stopped giving him money.

      • Moose says:

        Digital Unicorn: I’d not heard before that TM had wanted to bring his own guests to his daughter’s wedding… why on earth would anyone want to do that his own daughter? Just be there for her when she needs you, that’s what fathers’ do TM…

    • Harla says:

      Don’t forget meeting the Queen. He was more disappointed at not meeting the Queen then he was at not being there for his daughter.

  20. Original Jenns says:

    “Thomas Markle has a beef with how Lifetime’s latest movie portrayed his douchery” … Accurately?

  21. aquarius64 says:

    If Dad is not happy with his portrayal he can sue. He can’t because he would have to prove what Lifetime put in the movie is not true. Jr crying about not getting housing or a job? He showed the world what kind of person he is willingly along with Dad and Sam.

    After three years of public harassment karma has come to the Markles. More publications are willing to print more negative things about them. If evidence comes out that Dad faked the heart attack and surgery it’s wrap for all of them. Their footnotes in history will be a family of ill reput and they only have themselves to blame.

    • Digital Unicorn says:

      Someone somewhere has the receipts on the fake heart attack and at some point they will drop them. Also, from what I’ve read online there are questions about Scammy and her health, its alleged that she doesn’t have MS and the wheelchair act is part of a scam she’s running to get insurance from the owner of a home she lived in where she apparently ‘fell’.

      • aquarius64 says:

        Dollar bet it’s Piers Morgan himself. At first he trashed Dad for Papgate then he does a 180 and they become besties. I won’t be surprised if Piers blackmailed Dad in doing the hit pieces or he’ll expose him.

    • Bunny says:

      Pre-trial discovery, and Thomas Markle being deposed by Lifetime’s attorneys would be dreamy.