Meghan Markle has controversially secured the top position in a "most disliked celebrity" ranking, compiled by Ranker.com, after amassing an overwhelming 48,000 votes. This list, which gauges public sentiment, also places Prince Harry not far behind, ranking as the third most disliked celebrity. The royal couple has been at the epicenter of public controversy and discussion ever since their significant departure from the United Kingdom, an event widely dubbed "Megxit."

Since their relocation to the United States, Meghan and Harry have reportedly embraced a more private life while simultaneously embarking on various public ventures. These have included developing projects for Netflix and hosting multiple awards ceremonies. Recently, they faced a fresh wave of criticism following Meghan's participation as a panelist for Fortune's Most Powerful Women and the couple's reception of a humanitarian award. These engagements drew considerable backlash from talk show hosts on both sides of the Atlantic, as reported by the Express.

Their rapid move to America shortly after marrying and welcoming their first child has ensured they remain a persistent topic for audiences in both the UK and the US. The couple's prominent ranking on the "most disliked" list has ignited widespread discussion, with numerous individuals voicing their opinions online. One user on X (formerly Twitter) notably wrote, "Meghan Markle is deemed the most disliked celebrity of the year AGAIN." Another commenter offered a sarcastic perspective: "And people said she'd never be successful at anything! Congratulations Megs, we have faith that you'll continue to do well in this category." A third user humorously remarked, "After she saw this, to improve her image, she shed some fake tears and made sure the photographer captured that tear while at her friend's sport event." Conversely, a fourth user passionately fumed, "She can't read a room! Everyone is tired of her. We know exactly who she is and the more she forces herself on everyone the more she proves us right!"

Amidst these varied public reactions, some critics have even argued that Meghan should not be classified as a "celebrity," while others expressed outrage that she secured the leading spot on the list. The second position on Ranker.com's compilation was occupied by Sean Combs, also known as P Diddy. The disgraced celebrity was recently sentenced to over four years in prison earlier this month after being convicted on prostitution-related charges involving his two ex-girlfriends.

Beyond the top three, the list included several other well-known figures within its top ten. Oprah Winfrey was ranked at number four, followed by Jada Pinkett Smith at number five, and Ellen DeGeneres at number six. Other prominent personalities such as Chrissy Teigen, Amber Heard, Billy Cosby, and Kris Jenner also featured, all landing within the top ten, highlighting a broader public sentiment regarding various celebrities.