The conversation around Meghan Markle‘s Oprah Winfrey interview is far from over. Fresh claims from a royal commentator have reignited scrutiny of the blockbuster 2021 special, years after it first aired. The allegations surfaced after Winfrey looked back on the interview in a recent Vanity Fair feature, where she revisited one of its most memorable exchanges. Although the commentator’s remarks remain a matter of opinion, they have once again placed the interview at the center of public discussion.
Royal commentator claims Oprah Winfrey realizes she ‘got played’ by Meghan Markle
Royal commentator Link Lauren made a series of allegations about Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey’s relationship following the 2021 broadcast. On Wednesday’s episode of “Spot On With Link Lauren,” Lauren claimed Winfrey eventually realized she had been misled during the interview. “I think she realized after the interview, she got played,” he alleged. According to the commentator, the media mogul looked back on the conversation differently once it had aired.
Lauren then made stronger allegations about Markle’s motives. He claimed the “Suits” alum used the interview to repair her public image during a period of heightened attention on social issues. He also accused Markle of using Winfrey’s platform and credibility to influence public opinion. Calling her a “con artist,” Lauren speculated the interview was part of a broader effort to “launder her image.”
In another moment of the episode, the commentator expanded on why he believes Winfrey may have had second thoughts. Lauren pointed to the interview’s now-famous “silent or silenced” exchange. As per his account, that moment has taken on new significance following Winfrey’s recent remarks. He argued that the host now appears to view the exchange more critically because of how it has been interpreted over the years.
The latest discussion follows Winfrey’s interview with Vanity Fair, where she revisited several memorable moments from her career, including her conversation with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. During the interview, she explained the thinking behind the viral “silent or silenced” question.
Winfrey said it was meant to clarify whether Markle had chosen to remain quiet or had been prevented from speaking. According to the 72-year-old, the wording was simply intended to avoid confusion later.
