It follows a wave of criticism directed at the Sussexes following the end of their podcasting journey with Spotify, with one executive labelling Harry and Meghan “f-ing grifters”. The Telegraph has contacted Archewell for comment. He added: “And, you know, just because you’re famous doesn’t make you great at something.” “Turns out Meghan Markle was not a great audio talent, or necessarily any kind of talent,” Semafor reported Mr Zimmer as saying during an interview at La Majestic during the Cannes Lions advertising festival. The talent scout was discussing the deal during a discussion on podcasting and the role of celebrities at an event in Cannes, France, according to the website Semafor. Mr Zimmer, whose global talent business has represented Harrison Ford, Benedict Cumberbatch and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, reportedly said he was not surprised the streaming giant’s deal with the Sussexes came to an end.
Jeremy Zimmer, chief executive of the Hollywood powerhouse United Talent Agency, gave his damning verdict after Spotify and the Sussexes announced their $20 million podcasting deal had come to a premature end.
The Duchess of Sussex has been branded talentless by a leading Hollywood agent, who appeared to suggest she should leave podcasting to the experts.
