Meghan Markle was reportedly left heartbroken by the cancellation of her show, but its recent Emmy nomination has given her a sense of vindication.
Although the nomination marks a major achievement, the reaction on social media has been mixed, with some critics questioning why a cancelled programme was recognised.
An insider told Heat that Meghan sees the nomination as evidence that the show connected with influential figures in the television industry.
“She sees it as proof that the show struck a chord with the people that matter,” the source claimed.
According to the insider, Meghan was “crushed” when the series was cancelled and felt its performance had been judged too harshly. She reportedly believed the viewing figures were “nowhere near as bad as some people made out.”
The programme also received a low audience score of around 26 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, adding to the criticism surrounding its cancellation.
However, the Emmy nomination has now sparked a fresh debate. While some see declining ratings and cancellation as signs that the show failed to connect with viewers, others have questioned how it secured a place among the nominees.
The source claimed the reaction within the industry has been particularly intense, as people connected to shows that were overlooked reportedly found the nomination difficult to understand.
“It’s pretty brutal because, for a lot of people whose shows didn’t get nominated, it seems pretty bizarre that a cancelled show would even be in the running,” the insider said.
The source added that some critics believe Meghan’s public profile and connections may have helped the programme gain recognition, although there is no evidence presented to support those claims.
According to the report, the nomination has created “a lot of bitterness,” with critics continuing to argue that the show’s numbers did not justify the recognition.
For Meghan, however, the nomination reportedly represents a personal victory following the disappointment of the programme’s cancellation.
