The real reason Meghan Markle “turned down” Strictly Come Dancing has allegedly been revealed, news reports claim.
According to a story about new biography Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors, Meghan had an audition set up for Strictly.
But despite having a try-out lined up, author Tom Bower claims Meghan was already tied up.
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The Sun reports Mr Bower believes actress Meghan was interested in securing work in the UK at the time.
Consequently, Mr Bower claims, she made a November 2013 trip on the lookout for opportunities… and an English boyfriend, too.
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The Duchess of Sussex is said to have met with telly agent Jonathan Shalit during her visit.
And she reportedly indicated she wanted to be a TV celebrity chef along the lines of Gordon Ramsay.
‘Limited’ cooking skills
Bower writes: “Shalit was excited. She was charming, good-looking and admired by the small audience for Suits.”
However, Mr Bower claims Meghan had “limited” cooking skills.
She was charming, good-looking and admired by the small audience for Suits.
He writes her specialities included veg soup made in a blender, pasta, roast chicken, burgers and steak.
He goes on to claim Meghan envisaged fronting a show touring the world tasting food rather than cooking herself.
However, a previous TV outing where she tasted pickles in New York apparently did not pass muster.
Strictly comes calling…
Her celebrity future may not have been in a kitchen, but the agent still pressed on.
Ultimately, however, Meghan had a prior commitment.
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Mr Bower continues: “The programme idea evaporated. Undeterred, Shalit arranged an audition for Strictly Come Dancing. Reluctantly she declined.
“Tied to a Suits contract for nine months in the year, the timing clashed with filming in Britain.”
ED! has approached a representative for the Sussexes for comment.
Such a shame Strictly fans didn’t get to see Meghan strut her stuff alongside the likes of Anton du Beke.
Maybe this year?
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