Royal expert suggests financial strain could lead to personal turmoil for Sussexes
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly received a serious warning about a looming personal and financial crisis as their high-profile Netflix deal appears to be coming to an end.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's five-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with the streaming giant is set to expire this September. According to multiple sources, the deal—once worth a reported $100 million—will not be renewed, sparking intense speculation about the couple’s financial future and the sustainability of their lavish lifestyle in Montecito.
Royal commentator and former GB News presenter Dan Wootton weighed in on the situation on his YouTube channel Outspoken, adding fuel to growing rumors about the couple's strained relationship. “The money problems are driving Harry to sleep in the chicken coop,” Wootton said, painting a vivid picture of behind-the-scenes tensions.
Wootton further claimed that the couple had been heavily dependent on their Netflix earnings to maintain their $29 million mansion and employ their full-time staff. "An insider said they were relying on this deal to fund their lifestyle. Without it, they could be heading toward bankruptcy—and divorce," he added.
Their upcoming project Meet Me At The Lake is also facing uncertainty. As reported by Page Six, the adaptation currently lacks a director and a cast, with no clear timeline in sight—casting doubt on whether it will ever make it to screen.
Although Netflix has not officially confirmed the deal's end, insiders suggest the decision aligns with a shift in the company's overall strategy. Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever still maintains ties with Netflix through consumer product initiatives, and Season 2 of With Love, Meghan is expected to air later this year.
Still, the couple's future in the entertainment industry—and their ability to fund their private lifestyle—remains uncertain. As pressure mounts and critics speculate about both their careers and marriage, Harry and Meghan may be facing one of the toughest chapters of their post-royal lives.
