It was supposed to be a harmless prank, a lighthearted jab at the royal family. But for Mel Greig, a rising star on Australian radio, a single phone call would spiral into a nightmare of guilt, grief, and international scrutiny.
In 2012, Mel Greig was on top of the world. As co-host of Australia's biggest radio show, the Hot 30 Countdown, she spent her days interviewing celebrities and playing the latest hits.
Life was a whirlwind of red carpets, exclusive interviews, and that infectious energy that comes with living your dream. But behind the scenes, a storm was brewing.
When news broke that Kate Middleton had been hospitalized for severe morning sickness during her pregnancy, Greig and her co-host saw an opportunity for a headline-grabbing stunt. Impersonating Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, they dialed up the hospital, aiming for a quick laugh and a boost to their ratings.
What happened next would change Greig's life forever. The nurse on the other end of the line, believing she was speaking to actual royalty, divulged private medical information about the Duchess of Cambridge. The recording, played on air and shared like wildfire across the internet, instantly became a global sensation.
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