A Reality TV Show About Meghan Markle Is Actually Happening
The documentary will reveal secrets about the actress’s private and family life
Get excited, reality TV junkies, for you shall soon have a new celeb family to spy on, as Britain’s Channel 4 is currently developing a fly-on-the-wall show that will delve into the life of Prince Harry’s latest love interest, Meghan Markle.
But before you get too excited, no, the brunette beauty will not be starring in the show. Instead, Meet the Markles will use use genealogical research to trace her ancestry, and document the actress’s life from early childhood to her breakout role in US TV show Suits by running candid interviews with the 35-year old’s family and friends. Each episode will be an hour in length and is rumoured to air later this year. The news comes a few months after it was reported that Markle’s estranged sister, Samantha Grant, is writing a ‘tell all’ book, in which she details what it was like growing up with the Suit’s star as a child.
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A source told The Sun, “Meghan is a hot topic right now and everyone is interested in her. Channel 4 are going to go deeper into her past than anyone before. They want to discover new things about her family. It could be dramatic. Meet the Markles tells the story of some of Meghan’s ancestors and how she and Harry met. The film also considers her possible future role in the royal family.”
Fans of the couple have taken to social media, slamming the British media for such an intrusive show choice.
Because #PrinceHarry doesn't deserve to be happy. Let's destroy @meghanmarkle ? … I despise the media sometimes. https://t.co/Y68zNCivIc
— The Royal Chef (@DarrenMcGrady) June 28, 2017
Boooo to this intrusion by media. Exploitation. I hope no one watches
— Christine Beutner (@supermom2010) June 29, 2017
Leave the poor woman alone. Jeez.
— Christine (@ASteelersGirl6) June 28, 2017
What's even sadder is that they are being paid. An act of true brutality on an innocent woman. Unwanted.
— BlueberryWire09 (@Jmonter22943450) June 28, 2017
Surprised at channel 4 though they would be better than that.
— Anne Sherringham (@AnneSherringham) June 29, 2017