Was it all fake?: Secrets of Drew Barrymore’s interview with Meghan Markle revealed

Drew Barrymore’s chat with Meghan Markle had all the makings of a cozy TV moment-until the backlash hit. The March 6 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show saw the Duchess of Sussex swing by to plug her new Netflix series With Love, Meghan, but whispers are swirling that it was more scripted than spontaneous.

Sources are spilling that Barrymore handed Meghan’s team every single question ahead of time, turning their gushy sit-down into what some call a “love-in” that left viewers rolling their eyes. “Every single question was handed to Meghan’s team ahead of time,” a TV insider dished, suggesting that’s why the Duchess looked so polished.

The vibe on set? Think warm hugs and zero tough topics. Barrymore, at 50, leaned into her touchy-feely style, calling Meghan “Meghan Sussex”-a nod to the Duchess’s preferred name tweak from her Netflix show-and gushing over her “hot” romance with Prince Harry. “They’re so hot for each other,” Barrymore beamed, while Meghan giggled, “What is she about to say?”

It was all smiles and softballs-Harry’s sweet hotel note, baking cookies with Archie-but X lit up with shade. “Oh Drew, she’s not Meghan Sussex. That’s not how it works,” one user snarked, while another quipped, “Drew’s been Markled by Meghan Markle.” Critics slammed it as a “carefully curated dialogue” meant to paint Meghan in gold, not grill her.

Fans cry foul on fake chat
Behind the scenes, the prep was apparently airtight. “This wasn’t a conversation, it was a performance,” the insider added, hinting Meghan’s team wanted no surprises-just a shiny PR boost. Barrymore’s camp saw it as a coup-landing the Duchess was a flex-but bending to her demands, like that “Meghan Sussex” intro, rubbed some the wrong way.

Drew was clearly following instructions,” the source noted, suggesting she traded grit for access. X fans weren’t shy: “All that fake hugging and prepped Qs? Cringe!”-though some loved the warm fuzzies, with one posting, “Meghan’s energy is infectious!”

The fallout’s got layers-fans are split between adoring Meghan’s charm and slamming the setup as too staged. “Can we even call it an interview if there are no unscripted questions?” the insider mused, fueling chatter about whether Meghan can handle real scrutiny. Barrymore’s signature clingy charm-think koala hugs-clashed with Meghan’s poised polish, making it a viral moment for better or worse.