Fergie, Duchess of York, is planning a talk show in the US that could rival Meghan Markle’s popularity in the US.

Sarah Ferguson is keen to bring a talk show to America, a move that could see the British royal family step on the toes of Meghan Markle – currently the only woman linked to the monarchy to have a foothold in the US entertainment industry.

The Duchess of York is believed to have met TV producer Amy Rosenblum at New York’s Regency Hotel last month to discuss the possibility of launching her own talk show in the US.

Rosenblum told Mail on Sunday newspaper: “Sarah told me: ‘I want a show!’ I want a show! “I did a pilot with her about 15 years ago. We were up against Ellen DeGeneres, and they ended up choosing Ellen.

“But Sarah was really good when we filmed the pilot. We’ve been friends ever since.”

And TV insiders believe Ferguson, who was previously married to King Charles’ brother Prince Andrew, could receive a big fee for hosting her own talk show.

An insider at ABC TV, part of giant Disney Studios, said: “Fergie could reasonably expect to earn around £2 million (NZ$4 million) a year, but that figure will rise significantly if her show becomes a hit.

“She has always been a big hit in America. She was never too proud to promote anything, whether it was one of her books or WeightWatchers. Americans respect those who hustle.”

Continued: “Ellen retired, so there was a gap in the market. The amount she will earn as a talk show host also depends on the network. Streaming services like Netflix are no longer offering stupid money like they did with Harry and Meghan. Many people suffered burns.

“But Americans still love the royal title and the English accent, and Sarah has both. If she is serious about hosting a talk show, then doors will definitely open for her.”

Although at first glance both Meghan Markle and Sarah Ferguson have a lot in common: both are very ambitious, marry into the royal family under enormous pressure and rebuild their lives in the United States, their supposed similarities could not create a strong friendship between Meghan Markle and Sarah Ferguson. pair.

In fact, according to Daily mailThe Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of York have had a rocky relationship since meeting in October 2016.

After Harry and Meghan began dating, the prince said he wanted Fergie to be the first royal to meet his new girlfriend, with the group allegedly having drinks at Prince Andrew’s current residence, the Royal Lodge.

However, while Markle is said to be close to Fergie’s daughter Princess Eugenie and has attended various weddings and events with her, including the Queen’s funeral, the princess’s mum said this week that she “doesn’t really know” Montecito. royal.

It was claimed that Fergie was furious when the Sussexes decided to announce their first pregnancy on Princess Eugenie’s wedding day.

IN Royals at warInvestigative reporters Dylan Howard and Andy Tillett said: “Meghan got involved when she decided it would be the perfect moment to announce she and Harry were expecting their first child.

“It was a huge social mistake, even if you weren’t a member of the royal family – you stole the spotlight from Eugenie, who was furious, as was her mother Sarah.”

Rumors of animosity between the Montecito and Fergie royals intensified when the Duchess of York tweeted a photo of her royal wedding outfit on October 15, 2018, just as the Sussexes announced they were expecting on social media.

At 8.40 the Palace officially announced the pregnancy on the day of Eugenie’s mother’s 59th birthday.

At the same time the pregnancy was announced, Fergie shared a post on Twitter thanking the designer of the dress she wore on her daughter’s big day.

What’s more, the royal then posted three more messages saying how “proud” she was of Eugenie and Jack – Fergie’s son-in-law – but did not mention Harry and Meghan’s big announcement.

– Additional reporting, NZ Herald