Meghan Markle’s former Suits co-star, Wendell Pierce, simply could not resist a cheeky jab on the Duchess of Sussex in his newest function on CBS’s Elsbeth.
Pierce, who famously performed Meghan’s father within the authorized drama, is now donning the hat of Captain Charles Wallace Wagner within the police procedural.
In a hilarious upcoming episode, titled Unalive and Well, Pierce’s character introduces a murder case involving a younger man discovered useless on the freeway, with a not-so-subtle wink to his former co-star.
He quips, “The final place he was seen was some fancy spa the place celebrities and royals go to.”
Then, in a punchline that would solely come from somebody who’s labored alongside the Duchess, Wagner provides, “The world press was already making an attempt to border Meghan Markle, and he or she wasn’t even there!”
Pierce, who nonetheless retains in contact with Meghan, gave a nod to their continued friendship throughout the 2024 Tony Awards in New York, proving there is not any unhealthy blood between them.
Speaking to PEOPLE journal, he shared a candy second from final yr when he caught up with Meghan and Prince Harry throughout their go to to New York.
“When Meghan got here into city, she bought an award final yr, and I had an opportunity to say hiya and want them properly,” Pierce defined.
“They look very a lot in love and have been very glad, in order that’s a very powerful factor.”
Wendell’s glowing phrases got here after the couple accepted the Duchess’ Women of Vision award in May 2023, which was definitely a spotlight of their busy yr.
However, the reunion information wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
The gang was again collectively on the Golden Globes in January 2023, sparking rumours of a possible present reboot, however one key piece of the puzzle was lacking—Meghan.
When requested if any of the celebrities had reached out to her, Gina Torres, who portrayed Jessica Pearson, dropped a stunning revelation: “We don’t have her quantity anymore,” she stated.
That stated, Wendell’s relationship with Meghan hasn’t been with out controversy.
In March 2021, he criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for giving a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, questioning the timing throughout the world pandemic.
