Internet slams Meghan Markle’s biographer Omid Scobie after he deletes countdown tweet for Kate Middleton's announcement

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: A royal commentator known for his close ties to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has sparked outrage and reignited debates over media ethics after deleting a tweet that appeared to countdown to Kate Middleton's heartbreaking cancer announcement.

Omid Scobie, the author of the biography 'Finding Freedom', found himself in the midst of a social media firestorm when he posted a photo of an alarm clock set for the exact time the Princess of Wales would reveal her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, as per The Daily Beast.

Despite Scobie's claims that the tweet was meant to alert his followers about an upcoming Palace announcement, many saw it as insensitive and a blatant attempt to generate buzz around the deeply personal struggle faced by the royal.

Omid Scobie deleted countdown tweet following Kate Middleton's cancer announcement

On Friday, March 22, Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, shared a poignant video disclosing her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment.

Yet, just before her announcement, Scobie, renowned for his association with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, posted a mysterious tweet displaying an image of an alarm clock set for 6 pm GMT, the time of Middleton's announcement.

The tweet deletion came as Middleton disclosed her journey, explaining her initial belief of a non-cancerous condition following abdominal surgery in January. However, subsequent tests unveiled the grim reality, leading her into preventive chemotherapy since late February.

Speculations surrounding Middleton's health had brewed for weeks following her surgery, escalating when a photoshopped image of her with her children circulated on UK Mother's Day, an act she later apologized for. 

Omid Scobie's proximity to royal family has often placed him under scrutiny

Addressing the controversy, Scobie claimed he had tweeted the alarm clock image to alert his followers about an impending announcement from the Palace, a practice he had followed in the past.

Scobie recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to provide a rationale for his deleted tweet featuring the alarm clock, asserting that he took it down "to stop any speculation taking place underneath it." He expressed his dismay at the tweet being construed as a "sick 'countdown'" by certain media organizations.

Scobie's proximity to the royal family, coupled with his controversial coverage, has often placed him under scrutiny. Notably, in a Dutch translation of his book, he inadvertently implicated Middleton and Prince Charles as "royal racists," a claim he later retracted.

Internet erupts with condemnation for Omid Scobie's tweet deletion

The aftermath of Scobie's tweet deletion saw a surge in online condemnation directed towards him. One user on X remarked, "Playing the victim as normal you knew fully what you done. You are full of lies and hatred."

Another user minced no words, simply stating, "Omid Scobie is a piece of shit." A third individual urged Scobie to shoulder responsibility, stating, "You know for once you could actually take responsibility for your own actions."

Another commenter expressed frustration, suggesting, "darling, you still posted it. Just say it was in poor taste and apologize. All this bending just because you have been slinging mud on Kate and William for years and don't want to seem nice to them? grow up."

The denunciation continued, with a fifth user bluntly stating, "Don’t play the victim, you’re rotten to the core." Meanwhile, a sixth user didn't mince words, declaring, "I despise that man. He’s a Hypocrite."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.