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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Snubbed at Grammy Awards Over Brutal Joke
Meghan Markle found herself in tears as her husband's godfather, David Foster, refused to secure two additional tickets for the Sussexes to attend the prestigious Grammy Awards.
The real reason behind their absence from this year's Grammys traces back to a cutting remark made by host Trevor Noah.
Known as the Oscars of the music industry, the Grammy Awards saw Trevor Noah return for his fourth consecutive year as the host on Sunday.
There was widespread anticipation that Meghan and Harry would grace the event in an effort to boost their public image following a tumultuous year marred by controversies and negative press.
However, speculations were quashed as the Sussexes were reportedly barred from attending the star-studded affair.
Rumors circulated that the royal couple opted out of the Grammys due to the host's biting joke, but they found themselves unable to escape the fallout.
One of the memorable moments from the previous year's show involved a jab at Prince Harry, who had recently released his record-breaking book, “Spare.”
Trevor Noah, while introducing British comedian James Corden, humorously alluded to a section in Harry's book where he recounted suffering frostbite during a North Pole expedition in 2011.
The joke insinuated that James Corden managed to relocate from London to Los Angeles without broadcasting details about his frostbitten appendage, evoking a mix of laughter and discomfort among the audience.
Despite Meghan Markle's close ties with James Corden, she and Prince Harry were conspicuously absent from the Grammy Awards.
The couple's limited presence at industry events was highlighted, with suggestions that they only attended self-funded and relatively inconsequential award shows.
Opting to skip the Grammys, Meghan and Harry ventured to Jamaica for a low-key movie premiere, missing out on the glitz and glamour of the renowned entertainment extravaganza in Los Angeles.
The absence of the Sussexes at the pre-Grammys festivities, including the exclusive Clive Davis party, raised eyebrows, especially given the star-studded guest list that included luminaries from the music and film industries.
Notably, David Foster, a prominent figure in the music scene and Harry's surrogate father, declined to secure additional tickets for the royal couple.
Meanwhile, Serena Williams, a close friend of Meghan's, managed to secure an invitation to the event, underscoring the stark contrast in their social engagements.
Recent reports indicated that Meghan and Harry had anticipated a Grammy nomination and had even planned a grand celebration in anticipation of the recognition.
However, their hopes were dashed as they failed to secure any nominations or awards at the prestigious event.
Speculation swirled around the source of the unfulfilled promises, with industry insiders possibly leading the couple astray with false assurances.
The disappointment left the Sussexes feeling embarrassed and disillusioned, especially as Harry missed out on a spoken word Grammy nomination that had been viewed as a sure win by their supporters.
In light of the letdown, Meghan and Harry's absence from the Grammy Awards underscored their reluctance to engage in events where accolades were not forthcoming.
The couple's perceived snub at the hands of industry figures and their failure to secure a place among the elite attendees at the Grammys further fueled speculations about their standing in the entertainment world.