The Duchess of Sussex Faces Another Setback as Netflix Show Struggles
Meghan Markle was reportedly left frustrated after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement just hours after the release of her Netflix series’ second season. The Duchess is said to have considered the timing a deliberate blow, feeling that her project was once again eclipsed by the superstar’s spotlight.
On Tuesday, August 26, Meghan launched the new season of With Love, Meghan. But her moment was quickly undercut when Swift revealed that she and Kelce were “getting married.” According to a royal insider, Meghan believes major announcements always seem to land on her big days, and she suspects a pattern.
The insider even claimed that Meghan was compelled to “like” Swift’s engagement post on Instagram, though privately she was “seething.” A friend added that Meghan remains determined, insisting she “won’t be pushed out of Hollywood.”
Still, her show faces uncertain prospects. Despite the fanfare of its release, the second season failed to make Netflix’s top ten list. The lukewarm reception has fuelled speculation that the series will not be renewed for a third run.
Speaking to Newsweek, Eric Schiffer, chairman of Reputation Management Consultants, noted: “When a royal brand can’t crack the board, it’s likely an obituary for season 3. Even with Chrissy Teigen and Tan France glitter-bombing the set, the series hit the pavement. Given that it’s missed by a mile, where even hate watchers stayed home, Season 3 is unlikely.”
Meghan, 44, celebrated the second season only months after the first, but the rapid follow-up and underwhelming audience response may have worked against her. As speculation mounts, her Hollywood ambitions now face a difficult road ahead.
