When Victoria Arbiter appeared on Australia’s Today show to criticize Meghan Sussex and Prince Harry yet again, she didn’t expect to be challenged on-air. But that’s exactly what happened. As Arbiter delivered her usual disapproval of the couple’s social media presence—this time in response to Meghan’s playful “Baby Mama” dance—the hosts weren’t buying it. What followed wasn’t a typical royal commentary segment. It was a rare moment where British press narratives fell flat in real time. And the world noticed.
The exchange revealed something deeper: the international public is growing tired of the UK media’s obsession with the Sussexes. Even more telling was the swift dismissal of Arbiter’s tired talking points. While she clung to royal protocol and invoked the late Queen’s media strategy, the hosts called it out for what it was—outdated, elitist, and petty.
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Victoria Arbiter’s Contradictions and Career Collapse
Since Meghan’s ‘Baby Mama’ dance video went viral, royal correspondents—or more accurately, palace propagandists—have been making the media rounds denouncing it as tasteless. Arbiter’s appearance was meant to scold Meghan for sharing a private moment. Instead, it revealed just how out of touch these so-called experts are. Then again, were they ever truly in touch with public sentiment beyond the palace gates?
She claimed the video wasn’t “well received” in the UK while also admitting Meghan came off as “relatable.” She insisted Harry and Meghan want too much attention, then joined the chorus giving them more. Her comments didn’t hold together, and the hosts weren’t afraid to say so.
By the way, it' the Daily fail which means THERE IS NO SOURCE!! They are trying to save face to the backlash they received. Royal correspondent weren't having fun on international media. Victoria was very negative and the 2 host said NOT TODAY🤣 pic.twitter.com/r4gOx9E8kM
— Nico Mac (@Nicomac_666) June 8, 2025
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This isn’t new behavior for Arbiter. In 2021, she lost her CNN role after providing negative commentary on Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview before it aired. She was pranked by YouTubers posing as media outlets, and in doing so, exposed the shallowness of royal “expertise” in the UK press. Arbiter’s dismissal came swiftly in the U.S., where news standards forced CNN to act. Ever since, she has shifted between minor networks, still bitter about the consequences of her actions and still attacking the Sussexes at every opportunity.
Arbiter represents the royal media’s inability to move forward. Her commentary sounds more like personal resentment than informed analysis. When challenged by international journalists, like those on Today, she folds. When the hosts told her to “Get over yourselves,” it didn’t just cut through her tired script—it quietly dismantled the royal media bubble she’s still clinging to.
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People are Over the Anti-Sussex Agenda
The Today segment didn’t just go viral because Arbiter was challenged. It struck a nerve because millions are exhausted by the UK tabloids’ relentless campaign against Meghan and Harry. Even platforms not known for Sussex sympathy, including U.S. conservative outlets, have found the video unexpectedly relatable. Her videos show joy, freedom, and family life—things people connect with, no matter how much spin British tabloids try to apply.
Since rejoining Instagram, Meghan has quickly reclaimed her narrative. Some of Meghan’s Instagram reels have drawn over 40 million views, with an average reach in the millions within days. Products tied to her brand sell out almost instantly. That kind of independence—personal, professional, and digital—is exactly what unsettles the old guard. Commentators like Victoria Arbiter—and her father Dickie—no longer shape the narrative the way they once did. As one Today host said, “I like them more this week.” That’s not just an opinion. It’s a signal that the tide has turned.
Harry and Meghan no longer serve the institution. They don’t take orders from palace courtiers or answer to royal correspondents. And while Victoria Arbiter clings to a crumbling version of media royalty, the couple continues to thrive. The more their critics speak, the clearer it becomes that their voices no longer carry weight. The global audience has moved on. Maybe it’s time the royal press did too.
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Arbiter is a nepo baby, following in the heels of her father. How she even gets any gigs as a royal correspondent considering her past is a joke. Glad some journalists are calling people like her out, people are tired of the hate esp when they see how coordinated this hate campaign is against meghan and harry.