Meghan Markle is being encouraged to take on more podcast interviews. Yet, an insider claims she is hesitant to take the leap. The source alleges that long-form interviews could leave her facing questions she cannot fully control. For that reason, they believe she has remained cautious about appearing on other hosts’ shows.
Meghan Markle is ‘afraid’ of long-form podcast interviews, claims insider
According to an insider close to Meghan Markle, her team has encouraged her to appear on a popular podcast. The goal, the source claims, would be to help her connect with audiences in a more personal way. However, they allege that Markle is reluctant to take that approach.
The reason reportedly comes down to control. The insider claimed Markle would need to move away from her usual level of “self-editing.” She would also have to show a more vulnerable side of herself. More importantly, she could not know every question before the conversation begins.
“Meghan is too guarded and too self-controlled to succeed in the podcasting world,” the source told Closer Online. They further claimed she is “afraid to go on other people’s shows where she’ll get asked tough questions in a long form setting.” That could make traditional podcast interviews difficult for her. Long-form shows often allow hosts to explore a subject in depth. They can also ask follow-up questions based on a guest’s answers. As a result, the conversation can move in unexpected directions.
According to the insider, that is exactly what Markle may be trying to avoid. The source also pointed to her growing list of professional roles. Markle has explored podcasting, lifestyle content, and other media projects in recent years. However, appearing on another person’s platform could require her to give up some control over the conversation. “Unfortunately, that’s really the only effective avenue to grow a show,” the insider claimed. Yet they alleged that Markle is “not willing to go to those lengths.”
Meanwhile, the source suggested her past experiences may have shaped her approach. Markle has faced considerable attention since moving to the United States and pursuing new media ventures. In the insider’s view, that scrutiny may have made her even more careful about what she says publicly. “After everything she’s been through with her bumpy relocation to America and attempts to make a media fortune, she’s still her own worst enemy,” the source added.
