Meghan Markle may ask ‘Suits’ co-stars to help new podcast after ‘Archetypes’ failure: expert

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former “Suits” co-stars — to help boost her new podcast with Lemonada Media.“Initially, we might expect her to call in favours from her remaining friends and work through their networks,” Kayley Cornelius told Express on Sunday.“For instance, long-term friend Priyanka Chopra, who did not feature on ‘Archetypes,’ could be among the first names Meghan considers,” she added.

Cornelius also said: “Other potential guests could include friends from her ‘Suits’ days, such as Abigail Spencer and Wendell Pierce, who likely remain accessible points of contact for Meghan.”The Post has reached out to reps for Markle for comment.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, in February inked a deal with Lemonada Media to launch a new podcast, which is set to debut in 2025.This came after Spotify decided not to renew the steep $20 million deal for a second season of her previous podcast, “Archetypes.”“I’m proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting,” Markle said in a statement earlier this year. “Being able to support a female-founded company with a roster of thought provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024.”“Archetypes,” which launched in August 2022, focused on exploring the labels that hold women back.Markle co-produced the podcast with Prince Harry.Some of her guests included Serena Williams, Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey and Andy Cohen.While the celebrity PR expert claimed that Markle wants to use her Hollywood connections to help her podcast, it’s been said that the Sussexes are losing friends in the industry. “Harry and Meghan’s circle is getting smaller and smaller,” Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, told Closer earlier this.