GMB’s Ben Shephard fiercely defends Meghan Markle after biographer brands her ‘third-rate actress’-Cydney Yeates-Entertainment – Metro

Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard clashed with biographer Tom Bower over claims that Meghan Markle was a ‘third rate actress’ before marrying Prince Harry during Thursday’s show.

The presenter was discussing the author’s explosive new expose on the royal couple, titled Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors, in which the Sussexes are branded ‘dreadful’ for Britain.

Ben attempted to argue that Meghan was a successful star thanks to her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama Suits, however, he was swiftly shot down by Tom, who staunchly disagreed.

‘Meghan was an independent, successful, Hollywood actress, famous in her own right and ambitious, like lots of people are, and has a strong view on how she wants to be seen,’ Ben began.

He then proceeded to ask why should she suddenly be judged for having ‘forthright views’.

‘She’s just trying to control her brand and control who she is, she’s not the first well-known person to do that, is she?’ Ben quizzed.

Meghan Markle appeared in the legal drama Suits before marrying Prince Harry (Picture: USA Networks)

Meghan married Prince Harry in 2018 (Picture: Mega)

‘Not at all, but we always say she was a famous actress, she wasn’t, she was a third-rate…,’ Tom replied.

However, Ben quickly cut in before Tom could finish his sentence to rubbish his claims.

‘No, that’s not true,’ he snapped. ‘She was a very famous actress, and she had a high profile in Hollywood and Suits is a series streamed all over the world, so people knew who she was.’

Ben Shephard argued that Meghan was successful in her own right before meeting the Prince (Picture: Rex)

Tom then put a stop to their disagreement. ‘Well, we won’t argue, but I disagree with you,’ he replied.

Meghan had small roles in films including Get Him To The Greek and Remember Me before landing a role in Suits.

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She played paralegal Rachel in seven seasons of the American drama, which premiered in 2011. Her final scene in the show aired in 2018.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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