The Duchess of Sussex’s As Ever Instagram account posted the above photo on Wednesday, with the message: “Crisp air, blue skies, and the sweetest moments.” While People Mag went on and on about the two palm trees in the photo – which are on the Sussexes’ Montecito property – I’m definitely more interested in the dogs! Mamma Mia has made several appearances on As Ever’s social media, but this might be Pula’s first time, right? Pula Sussex is more Harry’s dog than Meghan’s, although I also think dogs are generally more loyal to the person closest to the food and treats. Pula’s appearance fee probably costs three cheese cubes and a slice of ham.
Meanwhile, we heard this week that British radio station Magic FM made a DJ offer to Meghan after she described the station as one of the things she missed about living in the UK. It seems like a genuine offer, and it’s just another example of the fact that half of “anger” towards Harry and Meghan in the UK is just… British people missing them and wishing the Sussexes still lived and worked in the UK. Well, not so fast! The Telegraph published an asinine column called “Meghan as a DJ? I can’t think of anything worse.”
Ever since she left the Royal family five years ago, the Duchess of Sussex has been eagerly searching for a new role in life. And now it seems an incredible opportunity has presented itself. Because, believe it or not, the bosses at Magic Radio say they’ve offered her a job as a DJ – after she happened to mention on her Netflix TV series that listening to Magic is “one of the things I miss most about the UK”.
Sadly for Magic, however, reports indicate that she’s unlikely to accept the offer. But perhaps that’s for the best. With all due respect to both parties, I rather doubt it would be a match made in heaven. In fact, I can hardly think of a less suitable choice of presenter. For one thing, Magic is a station that plays cheesy pop music and doesn’t take itself too seriously. So Meghan’s style of presenting, I fear, might seem just a touch too earnest and worthy.
“Hey, guys! You’re listening to my new breakfast show on Magic, where I’ll be sharing how to uplift our communities by unleashing systemic cultural change through impactful content that unlocks positive action, builds meaningful initiatives and drives woman-led empowerment. But first, here’s the Cheeky Girls with Touch My Bum.”
Equally, it’s hard to imagine someone as grand as the Duchess performing such mundane DJ duties as reading out the latest traffic updates, or hosting a phone-in competition.
“Remember, guys – our star prize today is a hamper of Flower Sprinkles from my exclusive As Ever lifestyle collection! This unique and vibrant blend of edible flower petals will elevate any dish by acting as confetti for your plate! To win, just call in with the answer to the following question: what’s the best way to become the visionary of your own life? Is it A: meet the moment by showing up and taking action? B: utilise the power of storytelling to embrace our shared humanity? Or C: activate a holistic approach to self-care, one compassionate act at a time?”
Potentially the biggest problem, though, is that listeners would inevitably over-analyse every word Meghan said, hunting for subtle digs at the Royal family. “In a moment it’s over to Gary for all the news headlines. But first, here’s Taylor Swift with We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together!”
It’s a diplomatic incident just waiting to happen. For all concerned, therefore, I think it’s probably best if Meghan declines Magic’s approach.
I can’t imagine being THIS miserable. Part of me wonders if this “let’s lead with misery and nitpicking hatred” is actually about trying to punish Magic FM for daring to go against the press-mandated line on Harry and Meghan. I’ve said this before, but it’s like there’s a “Sussex tax” that people have to pay over there. The tax being “you have to denigrate, mock and insult Harry and Meghan at least once in everything you say, do or write.”
Photos and screengrab courtesy of As Ever’s Instagram and Bloomberg.
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It’s not just because they’re miserable, it’s because they feel an entitlement over Meghan. The newspapers are pissed off because Meghan isn’t controlled by anyone or anything and they can’t penetrate her world. These people are delusional and they don’t want that radio station to benefit and make money from an appearance.
Five solid years, the racist UK press hounded Meghan to get her to leave Harry & the UK.
Five solid years after that, the racist UK press writes article after article, criticizing every aspect of her life, treating her like a runaway slave.
She was never Britain’s. She cannot be owned. Wake tf up, Rota. You’re 10yrs deep on the wrong side of history. If the royalist press loves the monarchy so much, stop digging it’s grave, and lay off the Sussexes. Keep their names out of your mouths, tabloid reporters.
This person has a very limited imagination if they can’t think of anything worse than Meghan being a DJ.
There’s no way I’d ever have a friend who writes for the UK media. Dude, those people are so f*cked up.
So angry that she was given an offer to DJ for the radio station that she enjoyed and now misses in UK. So angry that they can’t control who offers her things to do. She lives rent free in all their hateful heads.
I mean they aren’t wrong tbh. “People” (meaning the entire rota) *would* be over analyzing every line of every song, looking for an excuse to write 10 screaming articles. It’s a shame, Meghan would probably have fun, most of the celebs who do guest DJ spots on Sirius XM seem to enjoy it.
This, unfortunately. Meghan couldn’t have fun with this one.
Great free advertising for the radio station, they have probably never had such exposure
Assuming the Duchess takes the job, I would hope the first song she plays is “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” by Taylor Swift. She can dedicate it to her in-laws.
How dare Magic FM get some great free PR by making the offer??
I’d be inclined to agree that (in addition to allowing them to write yet more about Meghan because she always generates clicks) this is anger because they’re not backing the narrative that everyone here is supposed to hate her.
“Sussex Tax,” I like it. It definitely describes the reflexive Sussex-bashing that’s slapped into every article that mentions the Sussexes or Waleses. Don’t know if it’s SEO-driven or meant to appease the haters, or both.
Well, that was nasty. What a barrel of fun this writer must be. The snark is actually repellent. But yeah, Meghan being earnest is the issue. GMAFB.
Tell us you are racist, sexist and elitist without telling us you’re racist, sexist and elitist. And hypocritical too, because they know that if Keen or Bulliam were offered this even in jest they would be going on and on about how this makes them so “relatable “. Part of me hopes Meghan does this just to so I can watch when Charles or Keen or even Camilla gets offered to guest DJ something and it will be called the best thing ever! Sort of like guest-editing a magazine.
Oh absolutely! I just can’t get over the arrogance of these people thinking that they can control her life and choices or that their opinions should matter it’s really a mental illness at this stage.
Lol Meghan is the biggest dork on Earth. They think SHE couldn’t be cheesy? Ms, ” I’m all that and a bag of chips”???? They’re confusing I’m serious when I’m speaking to the UN and parents of children who have died, with I’m having a good time.
Also, this is totally about them being angry that a company is saying no she’s not as unpopular as the tabloids would have you believe. No one would offer someone a show that either people would boycott, or people would find you so irrelevant as to where they wouldn’t even bother to listen. I don’t know many delist UK celebrities but I’m sure there’s plenty of people that weren’t offered a DJ slot.
Right? Meghan is cheesy and dorky. That’s exactly why she loved Magic FM and yet apparently she’s too earnest, worthy and grand. This writer doesn’t even make sense.
Yes! Meghan would be cracking puns and using her “just for the halibut” accent and repeating Harry’s favorite dad jokes. She would be great.
The other thing about this is that they act like Meghan would take over the morning traffic reporting or something. That’s not what would happen and not what the station is offering. It would be a guest appearance however they arranged it. I said yesterday I could see her doing it especially if it ties to some sort of charity drive.
I don’t think she’ll take them up on the offer but I could see her having a lot of fun with it if she did.
I could see it depending on her schedule. She’s going to be focused on asever and the holiday special but it could be a cute one time thing. There seems to be an issue with the owners of the station so idk. But Meghan is not above doing something cute and cheesy with a station she enjoyed while in the uk.
There is a problem with the owners of the radio station.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2013/sep/13/bauer-magazines.
The media will have fun with that if she does take it, what they did in the past will be all her fault.
If Meghan’s schedule was too full to continue with her Podcasting seriously doubt she would be able to add another hosting gig to her schedule. The Torygraph I has become the new DailyMail with regards to all things Sussexes.
The offer made by Magic FM was made with sincerity and I suspect Meghan will do a guest hour to highlight a cause and play some tunes when she has a chance. The telegraph knows that if regular UK radio listeners hear Meghan they will like her and this will humanize her, something that the uk media establishment does not want.
Here’s what I think this is.
Meghan made a passing comment, and the station saw an opportunity to have some fun while picking up some free publicity. They know full well that her accepting the “offer ” wouldn’t be a thing.
But of course the tabloid hate machine immediately went into their shark in bloody water mode, providing exactly what the station expected.
The fact that the BM still thinks they have the right to tell Meghan what she can and cannot do, is mind boggling to the nth degree. Which part of non taxpayer fund don’t they understand.
I would love for Megan to do an episode of a program I heard when I grew up in the UK “Desert Island Discs”. The idea was you would be cast away on an island and could have so many books and a certain amount of music. Invited guests talked about their choices. I would love to hear Megan’s top 10 music choices and why she likes them.
I love this idea. I think Meghan should do it. Love her voice. Millions would tune in.
This is so dumb. These people don’t know how to have fun.
This isn’t Moses parting the Red Sea. It’s a fun throwaway offer to DJ soft rock. They need to calm down Why are they acting like this is a real possibility instead of a tongue in cheek offer? Now I really hope she does something with them just to see the reaction over there.
Even though it’s unlikely Meghan would accept they just had to trash her. Why? because it’s todo with Meghan.
Meghan should do it just because the telegraph and the other salty b don’t want her too . I hear for this .
By the way, if you haven’t seen it, Confession of a Female Founder has been nominated for a SIgnal Award. Yeah Meghan!!
Voting is open, you can go to the Signal Awards site to vote. I have.
Yesterday, I voted too!! It’s easy and no need to sign up if you have a gmail account.
The Telegraph is supposed to be a serious paper, right?