Jackie ‘O’ Henderson returns to the spotlight at Besties event with Meghan Markle – amid rumours she was ‘banned’ from taking the stage alongside the guest of honour

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Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is once again gaining attention after taking a step back when the Kyle and Jackie O Show ended.

The popular former radio host held her Her Best Life Retreat, and Meghan Markle gave the main speech.

This weekend, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was the main attraction at the first event hosted by Besties, a company created by Henderson and her manager, Gemma O’Neill.

The 51-year-old woman seemed happy and positive when she spoke at the retreat, though her appearance was a secondary one.

On Instagram, the Her Best Life podcast shared a post of host Henderson introducing Dr. Justine Corry as a guest.

The caption announced that Jackie was there to support Gemma and introduce the amazing Dr. Justine Corry before her presentation this morning.

Henderson was not pictured alongside Markle, who spoke to O’Neill on stage during her appearance. 

Reports suggest Piers Morgan was prevented from attending Meghan Markle’s keynote speech at the Her Best Life Retreat.

According to a source at Woman’s Day, Meghan has reportedly requested that Henderson not appear on stage at the event.

According to a source, Meghan was concerned that the well-known broadcaster would overshadow her during the trip to Australia and New Zealand.

‘Everything hinges on this tour,’ the source said. 

‘It’s make or break and Meghan wants to steer clear of anything that could overshadow her mission.’

They added: ‘It’s why she requested Gemma to handle the interview rather than Jackie O.’

People believe Meghan and Jackie aren’t feuding, but Meghan may have avoided inviting Jackie to the event because of the publicity surrounding Jackie’s lawsuit against her previous company, ARN.

‘Meghan really likes Jackie, but she has too much going on in her own life,’ the insider said.

‘The focus of this tour should be 100 per cent on As Ever and her and Harry’s philanthropic work.’

From April 17th to 19th, attendees at the InterContinental in Coogee can enjoy a wellness retreat featuring yoga, sound healing, and meditation. The event also includes a session with a psychologist, a disco night, and a Q&A with Meghan during a ‘fireside chat,’ alongside a gala dinner where she’ll be present.

Tickets cost about $2,699 for general admission, while VIP packages with closer access to the Duchess were priced up to $3,199.

Approximately 300 people were expected at the three-day event, and all tickets have been sold.

However, there have been separate claims that not all tickets were sold.

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2026-04-19 11:23