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6 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Harry & Meghan latest: Netflix won't renew their $100 million deal; are Duke and Duchess heading towards financial turmoil?
Looks like hard times are ahead for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Netflix not renewing their $100 million deal; are they heading towards bankruptcy? Here's what we know. read more According to reports, Harry and Meghan's multi-million-pound deal with Netflix is ending, with reports suggesting the streaming giant will not renew the contract when it expires this September. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have seen a lot of ups and downs in their personal lives ever since they gave up their royal title. Their strained relationship with the Royal family is known to all. It's all in the much-known memoir _Spare_ and we have watched it in Netflix's Harry & Meghan docuseries. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD End of Netflix deal 'The deal is done; no more shows will be made," a source told The Sun. 'Netflix feel they've got all they can from the couple. Netflix were clever in that they got a hell of a lot of viewers for the first documentary series, and knew, realistically, it would prove the zenith of content from the Montecito pair. They're not unhappy with how things turned out, they got those initial hits, and produced one of the most talked-about shows of all time. Industry insiders revealed to the media outlet that the platform, based on a subscription model, has 'no appetite' to renew its deal, which will expire later this year. heading for bankruptcy? According to reports, Meghan had everything going for her, name, platform, and publicity, but the viewing numbers for the show were dismal. 'This deal is dead.' An insider said, 'Meghan and Harry rely on this deal to sustain upkeep on their $29million mansion and their huge range of staff. Without it, and without massively curbing their spending, they could be headed for bankruptcy.' Harry and Meghan: From buzzy to just a background noise A Netflix source had to say that there was initial curiosity about them, but that's evaporated. 'They have gone from buzzy to background noise.' Markle's lifestyle series, With Love Meghan, which debuted in March but struggles to gain traction, was ranked at 383rd position on Netflix with just 5.3 million views in the first half of the year. It was a total disaster as compared to their first docuseries, Harry & Meghan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD People have to say that they are not natural content creators and that we all know how With Love Meghan looked like a fake, forced and totally unnatural series. Looks like their creative bankruptcy is going to be the cause of their financial bankruptcy! (With added inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading toward bankruptcy after Netflix deal collapses?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be facing a personal and financial crisis following the collapse of their $100 million Netflix deal, sources claimed to RadarOnline. They also added that the fallout with the streaming giant could push the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to bankruptcy and even to the brink of divorce. Despite their dream to build an empire via Archewell Productions, their partnership with Netflix fizzled out. Reports suggest the collapse of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $100 million Netflix deal could result in bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)(AP) Industry insiders revealed to the media outlet that the platform, based on a subscription model, has 'no appetite' to renew its deal, which will expire later this year. Also Read: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal won't be renewed. What it means for With Love, Meghan Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face bankruptcy? A fading public interest and falling viewership data resulted in Harry and Markle's fallout with Netflix, insiders claimed to the media outlet. One source shared, 'She had everything going for her, name, platform, and publicity, but the viewing numbers for the show were dismal. This deal is dead.' Another insider added, "Meghan and Harry rely on this deal to sustain upkeep on their $29million mansion and their huge range of staff. Without it, and without massively curbing their spending, they could be headed for bankruptcy." Markle's lifestyle series, WithLove Meghan, which debuted in March but struggles to gain traction, was ranked at 383rd position on Netflix with just 5.3 million views in the first half of the year. The modest performance paled in comparison to the unexpected streaming revival of her previous legal drama Suits, which outshone her new project. A Netflix source said, "There was initial curiosity about them, but that's evaporated. They have gone from buzzy to background noise." Also Read: Inside Bryan Kohberger's life sentence with luxuries behind bars Prince Harry and Markle 'not natural content creators' Insiders claimed that the couple lacked creative direction when it came to any of their content. Talking about Markle's show, a streaming source described it as 'well-lit but flat'. Another source noted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "not natural content creators, they're trying to be what they think the public wants, rather than being authentic." Despite WithLove Meghan getting a green light for another season, the insiders believe that it is the streaming giant's gesture of courtesy to finish off every remaining obligation with the couple. Sources said that Netflix has 'zero interest in pursuing further projects'. One insider added, "They're just waiting for the credits to roll on this unfortunate chapter. Bosses see commissioning any more content from this pair a total waste of money."
Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle held 'peace talks' with King Charles aide for 'handouts' after dead Netflix deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held "peace talks" with King Charles' aide because the couple are seeking "handouts', a source has claimed. Harry's chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and UK-based PR representative Liam Maguire were photographed earlier this month with the King's top aide, Communications Secretary Tobyn Andreae, at the Royal Over-Seas League, just around the corner from Clarence House. The Duke of Sussex, 40, gave his "blessing" for the summit between aides, marking a major development in the royal family estrangement. Journalist and author Robert Jobson spoke to The Sun's latest Royal Exclusive show on Wednesday after Netflix scrapped the Sussexes' $100 million deal, saying the cancelled contract spurred the meeting to occur. 'Well, the deal was always set about $100 million, wasn't it?" he said. '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.' Mr Jobson said he thought "maybe that's why" Harry and Meghan's aides were over in the UK having discussions with the King's representatives. He said in reality, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received support from the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II before leaving the firm in 2020. However, going their own way ultimately led to them losing their multi-million-dollar Spotify contract in 2023, and now their income with Netflix. 'They can't rely on the Spare money forever, can they?' Mr Jobson said in apparent reference to proceeds from Harry's 2023 memoir. Netflix decided not to renew the Sussexes' lucrative deal when it expires in September following a series of flops, The Sun reported on Tuesday. According to the publication, the streamer's executives quietly agreed to part ways with the renegade royals. An official announcement from Netflix and the Sussexes about the details of the partnership demise was reportedly canned. It comes after new figures released by Netflix found the Duchess's new cooking show With Love Meghan failed to break into the top 300 shows. Meanwhile, just 500,000 people watched Harry's Polo project, which one reviewer described as an "unintentionally hilarious profile of the world's stupidest sport". It's understood Netflix bosses were meanwhile irritated Meghan prioritised her As Ever brand, which she launched in February. Then the streaming giant last month signed the dotted line with King Charles and English actor Idris Elba for a documentary exploring the impact of the King's Trust, in celebration of the charity's 50th anniversary. Retaining any deal with the Sussex could have reportedly hindered the currently untitled project, set to launch on Netflix in Autumn 2026. Nevertheless, a source told The Sun rival streamer Paramount+ was open to working with the couple, who could be on board for the right project.
Sky News AU
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Just waiting for the credits to roll': Meghan and Harry's $100 million Netflix partnership 'dead' amid 'dismal' ratings and lifestyle brand flop
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's future with Netflix appears to be in jeopardy, with a company insider claiming their $100 million content deal is effectively "dead" following a series of underwhelming releases. New figures released by Netlfix's latest 'What We Watched' semi-annual report found that Meghan's cooking show, 'With Love Meghan' failed to break into it's top 300 programmes. In fact, it was closer to its 400th program, coming in at the 383rd most-watched show. It was even outranked by reruns of Suits, the legal drama that launched Meghan's acting career, and Gossip Girl Season One, which first aired in 2007. On Tuesday, an insider at Netflix told The Mail the Duchess of Sussex had "everything going for her," but the viewing figures for With Love, Meghan were "dismal". "This deal is dead," they said. The insider said that Netflix are "just waiting for the credits to roll." "They're letting it expire without drama," they said. Another source reportedly added of the interest drop-off that the couple "went from buzzy to background noise." The Sussexes first signed their five-year agreement with the streaming platform back in 2020, shortly after stepping back from their royal duties and relocating to Montecito, California. To date, all of the Sussexes' Netflix projects have been documentaries, including the high-profile Harry & Meghan series, Heart of Invictus about Harry's sporting initiative for veterans, and Live to Lead, which spotlighted inspirational global figures. Their most recent venture, With Love, Meghan, aimed to showcase the Duchess' love of "cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship". Despite filming both seasons back-to-back, the show's poor performance has now cast a shadow over future plans. Deadline's co-editor-in-chief for TV, Nellie Andreeva, didn't mince words, describing the viewership numbers as "very low for a Netflix original- and pretty unprecedented for a show that has been renewed." Originally due to premiere on 15 January this year, the first season of With Love, Meghan was pushed back to 4 March due to wildfires in Southern California. "I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California," Meghan said at the time. The show's release was timed to coincide with the relaunch of her lifestyle brand, formerly known as American Riviera Orchard, now rebranded as As Ever. In a February Instagram clip, Meghan told fans: "Cat's out of the bag. I'm shocked we've been able to keep this a secret for so long." Explaining the rebrand, she said the original name had felt too restrictive. "Last year I thought American Riviera Orchard is a great name (but) it limited me to products manufactured and grown in this area." The As Ever brand, which draws inspiration from Meghan's pre-royal lifestyle blog The Tig, now encompasses a small line of jams, conserves, and wines sold online. But the venture, also funded by Netflix, has come under heavy criticism from marketing experts, with Camille Moore and Phillip Millar describing it as one of the weakest brand launches they've seen. Speaking on The Art of the Brand podcast, Ms Moore said: "I feel like she's doing such a brutal or good job, depending on how you're looking at it, of getting this like free PR and then absolutely s****** the bed." Mr Millar was equally scathing, saying: "They're just milking that for everything they can," and suggesting the brand was simply 'maximising the value from her fame that came from Suits and being a part of the Royal Family". Despite mounting rumours about the future of their Netflix contract, the company's Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria struck a more optimistic tone in February, telling that Netflix was still "excited" about future projects with the Duke and Duchess. While Season Two of With Love, Meghan is expected to premiere later this year, a release date has yet to be announced. has contacted both Netflix and Sussex representatives for further comment.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Find Out Where Meghan Markle's Show 'With Love, Meghan' Landed on Netflix's List of Most-Watched Shows of 2025
The numbers are in for Meghan Markle's lifestyle series on Netflix, With Love, Meghan. Netflix released a new Engagement Report on July 17, revealing what Netflix viewers watched in the first half of 2025. According to the report, the Duchess of Sussex's show, which premiered on March 4, landed at number 383 with 5.3 million views. Meanwhile, Polo, which was released on Dec. 10 and executive-produced by Prince Harry and Meghan, was watched by 500,000 and ranked at 3,436. Netflix's list of most-watched shows by views was topped by Adolescence (145 million), Squid Game's second season (117 million) and Squid Game's third season (72 million). Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! On March 12, a week after the show's debut, With Love, Meghan ranked tenth on Netflix's global Top 10 Shows Overview list, having amassed 2.6 million views and 12.6 million hours watched. At the time, it ranked seventh on Netflix's Top 10 Shows chart in the United Kingdom and tenth on the platform's Top 10 list in the United States. The Duchess of Sussex served as both host and executive producer for With Love, Meghan, which was filmed in Montecito, California, where she lives with her family. In the show, she hosted friends like Mindy Kaling and shared her cooking, entertaining and lifestyle tips and tricks. Season two of With Love, Meghan has already been filmed and will hit Netflix queues this fall, with Michael Steed returning as director and Chrissy Teigen being the Duchess of Sussex's first confirmed guest star. With Love, Meghan was the fifth project from the multiyear deal the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed with Netflix in 2020 for a reported $100 million. In addition to the Netflix show, Meghan launched her lifestyle brand, As ever, this year. The first two product launches, plus another drop of a Napa Valley Rosé, sold out their inventory within hours. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE earlier this year, Meghan said she was excited to share her personal passions — including cooking, hostessing and decorating — with her biggest audience yet through the show and the lifestyle brand. 'When your children get to a certain age — when you're not just playing in the sandbox with them but almost playing in your own sandbox again — it's super joyful,' the mother son Prince Archie, 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4, said. 'As a woman, a mom and a wife, to be able to find yourself again — in a way that was always present but that you maybe couldn't put as much attention on as you now can when your kids are a little bit older — is a wonderful feeling.' Read the original article on People
