In a shocking turn of events at the 2025 American Music Awards, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced a humiliating reception, greeted not with applause but a chorus of boos and jeers as they made their entrance. The couple, once celebrated as progressive icons, was met with open hostility at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, marking a stark fall from grace in the eyes of both the public and Hollywood elite.
As they stepped from their SUV, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. Witnesses reported chants of “go home” and laughter from the crowd, leaving Meghan visibly rattled in her custom Carolina Herrera gown, while Harry remained stoic, his jaw clenched in apparent frustration. In less than three minutes, their red carpet walk was cut short, a clear indication of their unwelcomeness.
The couple’s plight was compounded by a brutal opening monologue from host Jared Carmichael, who quipped that they were “America’s royal Kardashians, except with fewer ratings and even less authenticity.” This biting remark underscored the couple’s drastic shift from darlings of the media to mere punchlines, as industry insiders confirmed that their brand has become a liability rather than an asset.
The fallout continued as social media erupted with ridicule, the hashtag #spare trending within hours, mocking their downfall. Critics noted the stark contrast to previous years, where they mingled with A-list celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah. Now, they were relegated to the sidelines, seated far from the VIP section and reportedly ignored by photographers.
Security had to intervene when Meghan attempted to reposition herself during a commercial break, a sign of her diminishing status within the industry. As the night unfolded, it became painfully clear: the Sus𝑠e𝑥es’ public persona has crumbled, leaving nothing but an echo of their former glory. Hollywood has moved on, and the American Music Awards will forever be etched in history as the night their celebrity credibility was publicly buried.