Bookmakers have issued odds suggesting Meghan Markle could be about to make a significant misstep as she prepares to return to the UK with Prince Harry. The couple confirmed this week they are moving back to Britain after leaving the Royal Family in 2020 to pursue a new life in the United States.
Since the announcement, betting companies have released a range of odds on the Duchess of Sussex's next move, particularly after rumours emerged of a "UK-based project" in development. Whether that involves a reality TV appearance, a return to royal duties, or a role in a British soap opera remains unclear.
Ladbrokes odds on Meghan's next move
According to the latest betting from Ladbrokes, there is a 3/1 chance Meghan will become a working royal again before the end of 2027. Her odds of appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show stand at 20/1, while her odds of joining ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! are currently 80/1.
Meghan's odds of joining either BBC's EastEnders or ITV's Coronation Street both sit at 100/1, meaning a soap appearance is not completely off the table.
Soap appearance would damage credibility
While an appearance in Walford or Weatherfield might be entertaining, it would destroy any credibility the Duchess of Sussex has left, according to opinion in the article. A move into soap operas would be a huge mistake, even if a Sky crime drama or BBC programme could be plausible.
Such a step would also risk painting her as a copycat, once again. King Charles made a cameo on EastEnders alongside Queen Camilla in June 2022, while Queen Elizabeth II visited the Coronation Street set and was involved off-screen in a 1965 storyline that nearly diverted her car down the titular street.
Need to carve a new path
Meghan has already faced criticism for appearing on MasterChef after Charles did, and for copying lifestyle figures like Martha Stewart with her Netflix show. The last thing she needs is further accusations that she cannot forge her own path.
What Meghan really needs is something to distinguish herself from the rest of the royal crowd. A West End production or a BBC documentary could be the way forward, according to the article's author.
