Jeremy Clarkson Meghan Markle Column to be Investigated by Regulator – The Hollywood Reporter
Feb 11, 2023
The U.K. press watchdog has launched an investigation into a British tabloid column by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson that attracted around 25,100 complaints.
On Thursday, the Independent Press Standards Organization confirmed it will probe the Dec. 17, 2022 article in The Sun where Clarkson wrote that Prince Harry was being “controlled” by Meghan Markle, and he was “dreaming of the day when she is made to parade naked through the streets of every town in Britain while the crowds chant ‘Shame!’ and throw lumps of excrement at her.”
The press watchdog will take forward complaints from two parties, The Fawcett Society and The Wilde Foundation, who said they were impacted by breaches of the UK Editor’s Code over accuracy, harassment and discrimination via the column.
“We will make public the outcome of this investigation through our website and on our social media channels when it is concluded,” the press watchdog said in a statement.
Clarkson wrote the opinion piece under the headline “One day, Harold the glove puppet will tell the truth about A Woman Talking B*****ks” after the Harry & Meghan docuseries launched on Netflix. The series sees the couple revealing new behind-the-scenes information about how they were treated by both the U.K. press and royal family, ultimately leading to their separation from royal life.
Clarkson’s tabloid column was removed from The Sun‘s website after it sparked a widespread backlash, including from Clarkson’s daughter, podcast host Emily Clarkson, who said, “My views are and have always been clear when it comes to misogyny, bullying and the treatment of women by the media. I want to make it very clear that I stand against everything that my dad wrote about Meghan Markle and I remain standing in support of those that are targeted with online hatred.”
Publisher: Source link
‘Reacher’s Action Thriller Spin-Off Gets Major Season 2 Update Following Premiere
For four seasons, Reacher has been one of the biggest TV shows on Prime Video. Based on the novels by Lee Child, the series follows former military police officer Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) as he wanders from place to place,…
Sep 18, 2026
One of CBS’ Longest-Running & Highest Rated TV Shows Is Coming To End After 30 Years
Along with countless scripted dramas, comedies, and action shows, CBS is well known for its impressive run of unscripted programs over the last 50 years. More recent years have included major competition shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race, along…
Sep 17, 2026
Prime Video Officially Launches New Deal That Changes the Streaming Game Forever
It seems like streamers raise their prices every day. At the end of August, Apple TV raised the subscription service price by $2, bringing it to $14.99 a month. Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and Peacock have all raised prices…
Sep 16, 2026
Netflix’s 10/10 Thriller Series Returns After 3 Year Absence With Explosive New Trailer
Over the last five years, Netflix has expanded heavily into non-English content, with international series taking an even bigger focus for the streaming giant. One of the biggest driving forces in that effort is the French thriller series Lupin, led…
Sep 15, 2026







