In a surprising twist, Prince Harry recently made an unexpected appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, but rather than receiving cheers, he found himself at the center of a social media storm.
Fans wasted no time in mocking him for what many deemed a cringe-worthy cameo in a haunted house skit.
One particularly witty observer quipped that Harry screamed not from fear, but from the realization of being married to Meghan Markle.
The segment, which felt like an eternity of awkwardness lasting nearly three minutes, featured Harry navigating through Fallon’s new haunted attraction at Rockefeller Center.
As he stumbled through the spooky setup, his exclamations of “Jesus F” echoed, highlighting the real horror of the situation: how this performance would be perceived by the public.
In a moment that added to the absurdity of the scene, an actress dressed as a zombie failed to recognize the prince.
As Harry walked past her, she turned to her colleague and innocently asked, “Who was that?” It was a telling moment that underscored how far removed Harry seems from his royal roots.
At one point, Harry attempted to inject some humor into the skit by joking that one of the actors resembled Canadian singer Michael Bublé.
Unfortunately, his jokes fell flat, prompting viewers to take to social media to express their disappointment.
One user sarcastically commented that Harry had just realized he married “the biggest con of the century,” while another lamented their growing disdain for him and wished he would leave the United States with his publicity stunts.
The barrage of criticism continued, with one commenter branding Harry as “an absolute joke” and a “weasel of a man.” Another chimed in, pointing out that his only claim to fame now seems to be his former status as a member of the royal family, which has sadly diminished over time.
It appears that Harry’s attempts at lightheartedness only reinforced the perception of him as a washed-up royal seeking relevance.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon finds himself in a precarious position with his show’s ratings plummeting.
Observers on Reddit noted that Fallon’s persona of being a nice guy often comes off as patronizing, leading many to view him as an overhyped talk show host clinging to past successes.
One can only speculate about his thought process when he decided to invite Harry onto the show—perhaps hoping that a British prince would somehow revive his flagging ratings.
However, the gamble backfired spectacularly.
Following the airing of this royal disaster, Fallon’s ratings took another nosedive, leaving him in disbelief.
The reality is that Harry was likely the last person Fallon should have turned to for help.
The prince’s relevance seems as outdated as a flip phone in today’s smartphone era.
As NBC continues to tighten its budget and reduce The Tonight Show from five nights to four, Fallon’s desperation is palpable.
He’s counting on his celebrity friends, including Justin Timberlake, to rescue him from this sinking ship.
Yet, with a staggering 41% drop in viewership since 2019, it appears that Fallon’s luck has run dry.
In a world where streaming services dominate, Fallon’s brand of humor seems to be losing its appeal.
The same can be said for Harry, whose current notoriety stems mainly from his former royal ties, which appear to be slipping further from his grasp.
