Meghan Markle is once again making headlines after a sports TV host shared a surprising direct message exchange between the two, leaving the public divided.
Former ESPN host Ryen Russillo recently appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he revealed details about an awkward interaction with Markle back in 2014, before she became a household name and the Duchess of Sussex.
Russillo recalled meeting Markle at a celebrity flag football game, where he believed she wasn’t attracting much attention compared to others.
Advertisement It was all of the [Sports Illustrated] swimsuit models. So, nobody was paying any attention to Markle.
Russillo explained
Thinking he stood a chance, Russillo decided to reach out via Instagram DM, inviting Markle to promote Suits Season 4 on his show, The Ryen Russillo Show. However, Markle’s icy response made it clear she wasn’t interested.
It was a very soft sell. Hey, I know the new season … is coming out if you ever want to come on the show to promote it.
Russillo admitted. It was
Oh, I don’t know anything about sports, but thanks for the offer.
It was really professional. It was ice cold. It was
Russillo’s story has ignited fierce debate online. Some call the leak “karma” for Markle, referencing her history of revealing private messages, most notably her text exchanges with Kate Middleton. Others argue that her privacy should still be respected, regardless of past incidents.
This latest controversy has once again thrust Markle into the spotlight, sparking curiosity about her Hollywood days before her royal rise.
Source: US Daily Report