Harry and Meghan’s Spotify deal ends after Archetypes not renewed for new season

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Archetypes, which ran for 12 episodes from August 2022, chatting to celebrities, historians and experts about the history of stereotypes levelled against women.

Tennis star Serena Williams, singer Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton and actors Mindy Kaling and Constance Wu were among the guests.

The joint statement from Archwell and Spotify said: “Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together. ”Harry and Meghan signed a lucrative deal with the audio streaming giant to host and produce podcasts, estimated to be worth around $25m (£18m), in late 2020.

In December, Archetypes won the top podcast award at the People’s Choice Award in Los Angeles. Meghan wrote on the couple’s Archewell website at the time: “I loved digging my hands into the process, sitting up late at night in bed, working on the writing and creative. “And I loved digging deep into meaningful conversation with my diverse and inspiring guests, laughing and learning with them. “It has been such a labour of love. ”From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate – The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests.