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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have 'desperate' reason for royal reunion
In the wake of their multimillion pound deal with Netflix being scrapped, a royal commentator has shared his thoughts on the timing of alleged peace talks between the Sussex camp and the royal family A royal expert has weighed in on the reason he thinks are behind the alleged peace talks between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles. After senior aides to both the Duke of Sussex and the King were spotted having a meeting in London, rumours have emerged on the potential motive behind a royal reconciliation. Now, royal expert Robert Jobson has claimed that the rumoured peace talks may be linked to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's deal with Netflix drawing to a close. Speaking to The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, the royal author suggested that Harry and Meghan could be seeking 'handouts' from the King, hence the initiation of peace talks between the Sussex camp and the royal family. Jobson said: 'Well, the deal was always set at about $100 million, wasn't it? And the talk of that figure sort of blew a lot of people's minds, but I think that was for productions and things that they're supposed to have done. 'Where does it leave them? Probably with a bit of a bowl out, looking for some handouts. Maybe that's why they were over with their staff, were over here having discussions with the King. I don't know. 'The reality is in the past they got support from the King and the late Queen, and they said they were going to go and make their way. They've lost Spotify, they've lost Netflix. They can't rely on the spare money forever, can they?' Also on the show was Sky News' royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, who was also quick to speculate what Harry and Meghan would do financially when their lucrative deal with the streaming giant draws to a close in September. She said: 'It's just fascinating. They have this very expensive lifestyle. They have to pay for their security, pay for that big mansion. How do you kind of keep the money coming in?' Earlier this month, it was reported that Netflix has decided not to renew the contract it holds with the Sussexes once it runs out in a few months time. The Sussexes are believed to have signed a five-year deal worth around $100million in September 2020 with the streaming giant to produce a raft of content. The Sussexes released three major projects during their time with Netflix, including their docuseries, titled Harry & Meghan, Meghan's lifestyle show called With Love, Meghan, and Harry's polo documentary titled Polo. Despite the major projects, their programmes failed to draw in an audience, as With Love, Meghan, came in 383rd on the list of most watched programming, while Polo fell even further down the list in 3,436th place with just 500,000 views. Speaking in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Harry memorably said he and Meghan signed lucrative deals with the likes of Netflix and Spotify after being financially cut off from the royals - leaving them with hefty security bills. Harry said deals with the streaming giants were "never part of the plan", but said they needed cash to pay for security. He said: "That was suggested by somebody else by the point where my family literally cut me off financially, and I had to afford security for us."
India Today
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $100 million Netflix deal to end without renewal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's content deal with Netflix is reportedly set to conclude later this year. Signed in 2020, the deal is valued at approximately $100 million. It permitted the couple creative autonomy over content centred on mental health, social justice, and lifestyle per a report by The Sun, the deal will not be renewed as both parties agree the collaboration has "run its course." It quoted a source as saying that there is "no animosity from either side," adding that Netflix "got all it can from the couple." This shift also reflects broader changes in Netflix's content strategy. It will move away from long-term exclusive contracts towards individual project Duke and Duchess of Sussex entered the agreement shortly after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the United States. Their most notable project under this collaboration was the 2022 docuseries 'Harry & Meghan'. It achieved the status of the most-watched documentary debut on Netflix. Additional projects included 'Live to Lead', 'Heart of Invictus', 'With Love, Meghan' and the animated series 'Pearl,' although the latter was eventually cancelled. These projects highlighted their commitment to impactful storytelling and social early successes, recent projects have not matched initial expectations. The couple's latest venture, 'Polo', attracted around 500,000 viewers. It is a significant drop from their earlier non-renewal of the Sussexes' deal signifies a potential shift in the couple's media trajectory. For fans and industry observers, it marks a period of transition in how the royal couple engages with global entertainment couple's foray into Hollywood has been marked by both triumphs and challenges. It reflected the complexities of transitioning from royal life to the entertainment industry. As this chapter ends, both Netflix and the Sussexes appear poised to explore new opportunities and collaborations that align with their respective visions and goals.- EndsMust Watch
Sky News AU
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Harry and Meghan no longer ‘valuable' to Netflix
'To Di For' podcast host Kinsey Schofield discusses reports Netflix will not renew their $100 million deal with Prince Harry and Meghan, slamming them as a 'failure'. 'Netflix has been quick to shoot down Sussex-related gossip in the past, so I think it speaks volumes that they haven't denied this story,' Ms Schofield told Sky News host Rita Panahi. 'Netflix got their pound of flesh through the original docuseries where the Sussexes tear apart the British Royal Family, but everything since then has been an analytical failure.'
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix deal axed, but more ‘TV projects' are on the way
Meghan Markle is hitting pause on her podcast, 'Confessions of a Female Founder,' just as her and Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal was axed, per The Mirror UK. As their exclusive deal with Netflix winds down, it's clear Harry and Meghan aren't stepping away from the spotlight — they're just changing how they shine in it. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)(AFP) Speaking on Emma Grede's Aspire podcast last month, Meghan expressed, 'To then take everyone's advice, and mine included, and to say 'I love that there's so much excitement and desire for another season, but I need to focus on my business.'' But don't expect the Sussexes to disappear from the screen entirely. Page Six reported the couple is gearing up for a new chapter, one that could include a fresh first-look deal with Netflix, much like the Obamas' arrangement with the platform after their own exclusive deal ended. ALSO READ| Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading toward bankruptcy after Netflix deal collapses? 'There are more TV projects coming soon with both the duke and duchess,' one source told Page Six. Meghan and Harry's star power keeps shining? Notably, the couple is reportedly still very much in demand at Netflix, and CEO Ted Sarandos continues to enjoy a close personal relationship with the couple, including regular dinners, per insiders. Meanwhile, Meghan's lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan' will return for a second season this September. The first season may have flown under the radar, ranking No. 383 on Netflix's recent 'What We Watched' report with 5.3 million views. But a Page Six source pointed out that this actually places it 'in the top 5 percent of Netflix shows,' outperforming titles like The Great British Baking Show, Chef's Table, and Queer Eye Season 9. Meghan is also busy building her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and growing her wine and home goods line, As Ever. She recently sold out of her rosé wine and is preparing to launch a champagne collection alongside holiday-themed products. ALSO READ| Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal won't be renewed. What it means for With Love, Meghan 'The brand continues to evolve with new products that align with her vision for quality lifestyle goods at accessible price points,' a source told Page Six. 'This wine is good enough to be poured at Buckingham Palace,' a Brooklyn sommelier praised the Duchess wine, per the New York Post.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal not to be renewed; Here's the reason behind the ‘abrupt end'
Seems like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived at their next 'royal failure'. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's $100 million Netflix deal is wrapping up this September, and the streaming giant isn't pressing the 'renew' button While the Sussexes have managed to make some waves with their debut docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' and Meghan's lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan', neither show have been able to live up to Netflix's high-flying expectations. Notably, the no-renewal update comes just days after it was revealed that Meghan's lifestyle show failed to land on the streamer's top 300 list, by a long shot. The end of the road Back in September 2020, amid the Megxit frenzy, Harry and Meghan signed a blockbuster $100 million contract with Netflix to produce documentaries, series, and children's programming through their company, Archewell Productions. Their debut docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' did well, clocking 28 million households in four days, which made it Netflix's biggest documentary launch ever. However, that was almost all. Their next offerings, like Heart of Invictus, Polo, Live to Lead, and With Love, Meghan couldn't follow that universal fanfare. To dish out more numbers, Polo, in particular, landed at #3,436 and only reached 500,000 households, and With Love placed a meek #383 globally in mid‑2025. In other words: It's not 'Meg' (as the Duchess of Sussex likes to call herself), it's Meh. As the $100 million deal nears its end this September, it will conclude without renewal, The Sun reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Great news for Filipinos! Read More Undo Furthermore, as reported by PEOPLE, a Hollywood insider confirmed that the couple's multi-year production deal will not be extended, reflecting a shift in Netflix's broader business strategy. The insider added, 'There's no animosity from either side,' a source told The Sun, adding, 'Things have just run their course. ' However, some other sources disclosed that Netflix ultimately 'got what it wanted,' that massive initial splash, and now sees little value in renewing a multi-project deal with patchy returns. What's left to save the grace? Although Meghan and Harry are not coming back to Netflix with a renewed deal, Season 2 of Meghan's lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan' has already been filmed and set to drop this fall. Plus, despite no renewal for the broader deal, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand remains tied to Netflix's consumer-products initiatives. What's next? Netflix is wrapping up the deal with Meghan and Harry. That doesn't mean it's the end of business for the Sussex couple. The ex-royals might just shift to content-on-demand mode rather than exclusivity. Or, they could resort to non-exclusive pacts as well, maybe with another streamer. Besides, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand, which is set to become an empire, shows steady growth with drops getting sold out within hours of launch. In fact, due to the building demand, as per the Duchess of Sussex, she had to 'take a break' from her podcast, 'Confessions of a Female Founder'. After wrapping up her first season of the podcast, Meghan confirmed that she was taking a step back from podcasting to focus on her other business venture: As Ever. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle 'Firing' Staff To 'Save Cash'? Royal Insider Drops Bombshell
