Meghan Markle is reportedly open to collaborating with Ellen DeGeneres on a joint television project. The two have been longtime friends and were even neighbors in Montecito, California. They are reportedly neighbors once again after moving to the Cotswolds in the UK. The comedian recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show and admitted that she misses being on television. Meanwhile, Markle is allegedly open to the idea of working with DeGeneres on a project together.
Meghan Markle would consider teaming up with Ellen DeGeneres on TV project, per source
Meghan Markle would reportedly consider working with Ellen DeGeneres on a television project. The Ellen DeGeneres Show came to an end in May 2022 after 19 seasons. Just a year before the show ended, the host was reportedly accused of creating a toxic workplace environment. The controversy reportedly contributed to a sharp decline in ratings before the show eventually concluded.
When it comes to Markle, a source told Closer Weekly that she grew up watching Ellen’s show and truly admires her. Markle was reportedly accused of mistreating former staff members. She was even described as a “dictator in heels” in a 2024 Hollywood Reporter exposé. The source added that the Duchess of Sussex can relate to Ellen’s situation because she, too, has been “unfairly judged and found guilty through a trial by media.”
The TV host recently shared on The Graham Norton Show that she misses being on television, adding that she would like to do something in the UK. A source close to the “Suits” actor claimed that many people believe Markle would make a great talk show host. The source added, “teaming up with Ellen on some type of joint project — whether it’s on screen or a podcast — would make a whole heap of sense for them both.”
According to the insider, Markle is very open to the idea, and DeGeneres is weighing the possibility with equal enthusiasm. The source stressed that their friendship remains strong despite public controversies, with “loyalty and respect” going both ways.
“Ellen loves Meghan like a sister and if she helps her with a favor then she’ll do so without hesitation,” the source noted. Both stars want to expand their media presence, and a joint venture could help revive their careers.
