Meghan Markle is slammed over decision to postpone Netflix show amid Los Angeles fires
Meghan Markle has been criticized for her decision to delay the release date of her upcoming Netflix show amid the Los Angeles fires.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of the Duchess of Sussex’s new cooking series, titled With Love, Meghan, which is set to premiere on January 15.
But now she has announced that the show has been postponed for almost two months so she could “focus on the needs of those affected by the bushfires.”
The long-awaited series will now be released on March 4.
“I’m grateful to my partners at Netflix for their support in delaying the launch while we focus on the needs of those affected by the wildfires in my home state of California,” Meghan said in a statement to People magazine on Sunday.
People then took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts on her decision.
And while some applauded the 43-year-old mother of two, others accused her of only doing it because she didn’t want her show to be “overshadowed.”
“She doesn’t want to be overshadowed by anything,” one person wrote.
Meghan Markle has been criticized for her decision to delay the release date of her upcoming Netflix show amid the Los Angeles fires
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of her new cooking series, titled With Love, Meghan, which is set to debut on January 15. But now the series will premiere on March 4.
“How will attention be drawn to the broadcast of this completed program?” someone else asked. “It’s done.”
Meghan said she wanted to focus on the needs of those affected by the wildfires in my home state of California, and people took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts on her decision.
“Well, they already filmed and edited that show. It’s not like they’re filming it right now… and they didn’t even film it in her house. She’s scared of the backlash,” another user suggested.
“I suspect Netflix has postponed it and Meghan is pretending to be involved in the decision,” read a fourth tweet.
A fifth said: ‘Oh how magnanimous it is that she thinks of others and QUIETLY does the ‘right’ thing.’
However, others praised Meghan for her decision.
‘Good move. I’m relieved,” one person wrote.
“First sensible decision she’s made,” said another.
Meghan, 43, grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in Montecito with her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
While some applauded the 43-year-old mother of two, others accused her of only doing it because she didn’t want her show to be “overshadowed.”
Wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles in recent days, killing 16 people and burning nearly 40,000 acres
Wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles in recent days, killing 16 people and burning nearly 40,000 acres.
It is currently estimated that around 4,000 to 5,000 buildings have also been damaged or destroyed, including the homes of Hollywood stars.
The Sussexes have rallied around the victims, making donations to relief efforts through their Archewell Foundation and have opened their $29 million Montecito mansion to loved ones who were forced to evacuate.
Earlier this week, Meghan and Harry issued a statement urging people to “check in on disabled and elderly neighbors.”
On their website, Sussex.com, they said: ‘In recent days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods, destroying families, homes, schools, medical care centers and more – affecting tens of thousands of people. walks of life.
‘A state of emergency has been declared. If you feel compelled to help, here are some resources and ideas.”
They posted a link to several charities they have previously worked with and asked supporters to ‘help those in need’.
They also encouraged people to “open their homes” to others affected and donate money to the American Red Cross.
“If a friend, loved one or pet needs to evacuate and you can provide him or her with safe shelter in your home, do so,” the couple continued.
“And be sure to contact any disabled or elderly neighbors to see if they need help evacuating.”
Meghan, 43, grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in Montecito with her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three
On Friday, the former senior royals made a surprise appearance at a food bank as they comforted victims and first responders amid the ongoing fires.
The Sussexes have made donations to relief efforts through their Archewell Foundation and opened their $29 million Montecito mansion (seen) to loved ones forced to evacuate
‘Some families and people have nothing left. Please consider donating clothes, children’s toys and clothes and other necessities. The American Red Cross is on the ground helping those in need.”
On Friday, the former senior royals made a surprise appearance at a food bank as they comforted victims and first responders amid the ongoing fires.
Meghan’s new show is part of her and Harry’s $100 million deal with Netflix to produce a wide range of content for the streaming service.
The series follows Meghan as she reveals her best tips and tricks in the kitchen and garden, while hosting her famous Californian friends, including Mingy Kaling and fellow Suits star Abigail Spencer.
The first trailer showed the Duchess cooking, picking produce from her garden and chatting with very famous friends, including Mindy.