Duke and Duchess of Sussex were already reeling from the episode titled The Worldwide Privacy Tour—a biting satire depicting a “Prince of Canada and his wife” who profess a desire for privacy while inescapably seeking the spotlight.
The episode lampooned Meghan with lines like “sorority girl, actress, influencer, and victim,” forcing her to endure the conflation of publicity and privacy on a cringe‑inducing level. Rumor has it she was left “upset and overwhelmed,” ultimately refusing to watch the episode in full and reportedly demanding it never air again.
(Note: In reality, this episode aired on February 15, 2023, and though the Duchess was described as “upset and overwhelmed,” no legal action or ban request was made—her spokesperson dismissed any lawsuit rumors as “nonsense”—and there have been no credible reports indicating she demanded the episode be banned.)
The tabloid narrative claims the pressure peaked during a recent live‑television appearance—supposedly a morning show (though none exist with known Meghan participation). The fictional segment allegedly saw Meghan visibly shaken, uttering an emotional “It was too much. They crossed the line. Ban it.” The show’s hosts were said to react with awkward silence, while social media exploded with clips, memes, and hashtags like #BanTheTour and #MeghanGate.
Supporters of Meghan allegedly rallied to her side, calling the satire "cruel and baseless," and demanding accountability from Comedy Central. Critics meanwhile mocked the notion—remarking that Meghan’s refusal to watch the episode was itself just more attention-seeking behavior.