Why Meghan Markle delaying her Netflix show was an ‘easy decision’

Meghan Markle This was all reportedly because her new Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” was postponed amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

The Duchess raised eyebrows after announcing the postponement. However, a source close to the Sussexes has now shed more light on the real reason behind the release date being pushed back.

Meghan Markle has since expressed her gratitude to Netflix for supporting the postponement, emphasizing her sympathy for the displaced families.

Meghan didn’t hesitate to postpone the release of her upcoming Netflix cooking series “With Love, Meghan” just days before it was scheduled to premiere amid the bushfires.

The show, which was initially scheduled to release on January 15, was postponed to March 4 due to the devastating wildfires affecting her hometown of Los Angeles.

While some critics questioned the reason behind the two-month delay, sources close to the Duchess of Sussex said People magazine The decision was motivated by genuine concern for those affected by the disaster.

“Delaying the release of With Love for Meghan would likely be an easy decision for her,” an insider said. “I don’t think she could imagine doing a show that’s all about joy and hosting when so many people in her home state no longer have homes to host people in.”

The source also addressed the doubts surrounding Meghan’s motives, stressing that the decision was rooted in empathy.

“I think it’s sad that critics say she’s just doing it to avoid fires overshadowing her show. We’re all human, dealing with disaster,” the source noted.

In a statement issued on Sunday, just three days before the cooking series premieres on Netflix, Meghan expressed her gratitude for the streaming giant’s support in postponing the show.

“I am grateful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch while we focus on the needs of those affected by the wildfires in my home state of California,” the Duchess of Sussex said.

“With Love, Meghan” is said to include a heartfelt tribute to California, reflecting Meghan’s deep connection to her home state.

The show description states: “With Love, Meghan” is produced by Meghan and offers a mix of practical guidance and open conversations with friends familiar and new.

The series focuses on Meghan sharing her “personal tips and tricks, choosing fun over perfection, and highlighting how easy it is to create beauty, even in the unexpected.”

She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, garden and beyond, and invite you to do the same, she added.

The upcoming lifestyle series was first hinted at when Meghan introduced her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, in March last year.

The trailer shows the Duchess cooking in her Montecito kitchen, harvesting fresh produce from her garden, and chatting with high-profile friends, all to the tune of “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful.

Megan shares her passion for adding thoughtful touches to everyday moments.

“I’ve always loved taking something so ordinary and elevating it, surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking about them,” she says.

Megan explains that the series will offer simple tips and tricks for incorporating these thoughtful gestures into everyday life.

“It’s about connecting with friends… We’re not seeking perfection, we’re seeking happiness,” she added.

The decision to postpone the release of “With Love, Meghan” follows Harry and Meghan’s volunteer efforts in Pasadena, where they spent an entire day supporting bushfire relief efforts.

By partnering with World Central Kitchen, a long-time collaborator of the Archewell Foundation, the couple helped provide meals to those affected by the devastating fires.

Footage from Fox 11 Los Angeles showed Harry and Meghan interacting with volunteers and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo.

The mayor praised their participation, calling them “great people” and “great personalities” and noting their positive impact on first responders.

“They really lifted the morale of the first responders. We visited the command center at the Rose Bowl and people were so happy to see them,” Gordo said.

according to TelegraphHarry and Meghan opened the doors of their $29 million Montecito mansion to friends and loved ones affected by the devastating fires in Southern California.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex live about 90 miles north of the Los Angeles area in the Santa Barbara enclave and were not evacuated because their community was not directly affected by the wildfires.

As well as sheltering their friends, Harry and Meghan have donated to relief efforts through their Archewell Foundation.

They shared an impassioned statement on their Sussex.com website, urging people to support those displaced and to “check in” on the elderly and disabled.