# The Sussexes Set to Lose 'Full Payout' After Spotify Cancels Meghan Markle's Archetypes Podcast

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1. The podcast, Archetypes, which was created by Meghan Markle and was about exploring the "labels that try to hold women back", has been cancelled by Spotify due to the streaming platform making big changes and revamping its output.

2. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex allegedly signed a US$20 million ($41m) deal with Spotify back in 2020, but sources close to the audio giant have revealed that the royals didn’t meet the productivity requirements to receive the full payout.

3. Talks of Archewell - the Sussexes production company - publishing more content are ongoing, and rumours have been swirling about Meghan and her hopes to revive her lifestyle and wellness blog The Tig in a competitive move against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop website.

     The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to lose out on a full payout after Spotify cancelled the second season of Meghan Markle’s podcast Archetypes. The podcast, which explores the “labels that try to hold women back”, was cancelled following conversations a few months ago regarding its pending second series.

     The royals had signed a US$20 million ($41m) deal with Spotify back in 2020. However, sources close to the audio giant have revealed that the royals didn’t meet the productivity requirements to receive the full payout, reports the Wall Street Journal. Despite this, Meghan is still planning to produce more podcasts via a different platform.

     The Archetypes series featured interviews with the likes of tennis champion Serena Williams, pop star Mariah Carey and South African talk show host Trevor Noah. The podcast reached the top of Spotify’s charts when it premiered.

     News of the podcast being axed comes after Spotify announced they were laying off nearly 200 staff members - amounting to 2 per cent of their workforce - who work in the podcasts sector. The streaming giant put the cut back down to struggles making the podcasts profitable, despite Spotify being popular among listeners.

     Talks of Archewell - the Sussexes production company - publishing more content are ongoing, reports Daily Mail. Additionally, rumours have been swirling about Meghan and her hopes to revive her lifestyle and wellness blog The Tig in a competitive move against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop website, which is reportedly worth £200m (NZ$410m).

     Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast was a unique and powerful platform for women’s voices, and while it is disappointing to hear that it won’t be returning for a second season, it is clear that the Duchess of Sussex is still committed to creating content that will inspire and empower women.

     The Archetypes podcast was a great example of how podcasts can be used to create meaningful conversations and give a platform to those who are often overlooked. It is hoped that the Duchess of Sussex will continue to use her influence to create content that will have a positive impact on the lives of women around the world.

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