More Awkward Jokes — Including a Swipe at Trump’s Lawsuit
The bit continued with additional cringe-leaning jokes, including Harry taking a jab at CBS for “settling a baseless lawsuit” with Trump. In July, the network agreed to pay the former president $16 million over claims that a 60 Minutes interview was edited to favour Kamala Harris.
“I’ll do anything [to be in a Christmas movie]… I’ll fly myself to an audition, I’ll settle a baseless lawsuit with the White House, all the things you people on TV do,” Harry joked.
Harry also riffed on his ancestry, jokingly telling Colbert to “let it go” when the host called his sixth great-grandfather, King George III, “a jerk” for his role during the American Revolution.
He wrapped up the seven-minute appearance with: “Happy Christmas, y’all!”
Social Media Erupts Over the Timing
Harry’s cameo triggered a strong reaction online, with many criticizing him for appearing in a comedy skit at the same time Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, is in critical condition following emergency surgery in the Philippines.