Former ESPN Host Recalls Being Rejected by Meghan Markle in 2014

Ryen Russillo shared on a podcast how a professional DM to Markle, then a rising star on 'Suits,' was met with a polite but distant response.

Ryen Russillo recounted meeting Meghan Markle at a celebrity flag football game in 2014, where she participated alongside actors and Sports Illustrated models.
Markle, then known for her role on 'Suits,' reportedly caught Russillo's attention as he perceived her to be 'obtainable' at the event.
Following the event, Russillo sent Markle a direct message inviting her to promote 'Suits' on his sports show, though he admitted to having ulterior motives.
Markle responded politely, stating she didn't know much about sports, effectively declining the invitation without further engagement.
The incident occurred two years before Markle began dating Prince Harry, whom she later married in 2018, becoming the Duchess of Sussex.