Experts lift lid on why Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast was axed after just one series

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Duchess of Sussex are parting way with Spotify after one lone series, in the form of Meghan's podcast Archetypes. The decision was "mutually agreed", according to the couple, but speculation has grown as to why they decided to part ways.

Experts in the media field have spoken exclusively to Express. co. uk about why they believe the Duchess of Sussex's podcast didn't make the cut. Get the latest royal news straight to your phone by joining our Whatsapp community!Ian Silvera, Editor of Future News, told Express.

co. uk that Spotify could have thought their content was being "diluted" by their other deals, such as Netflix. He told Express.

co. uk: "The Sussexes have been working with other media companies, including Netflix and Penguin Random House. "This has meant that their audio exclusivity with Spotify has been diluted - why listen to the podcast when you can watch the documentary?"He added: "The Sussex experiment should make podcast platforms think twice about the types of arrangements they sign with celebrities and what other media work that personality or personalities may be signed up to. "READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's removal of HRH titles 'backfires' on King CharlesMeghan Markle and Prince Harry were dealt a major blow yesterday after streaming giant Spotify cancelled their contract with the couple.