Meghan EXPLODES In TEARS As Netflix CEO Deny Last Minute Request To Renew Her Deal For Cooking Show

Recent reports suggest that Megan Markle has wrapped up production on a new cooking-focused series, though details around its future remain murky. According to sources, the as-yet-unnamed show was filmed in two primary locations - a high-end florist just outside Montecito, California and a lavish $5 million home near the $1 million mansion Markle shares with Prince Harry and their children.
The series is rumored to celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship, and may feature appearances from well-known culinary personalities like Michael Steed, who has worked extensively with the late Anthony Bourdain. However, despite completing production, the show does not yet have a confirmed release platform or air date.
This uncertainty has fueled speculation about the series' future. Some suggest Markle may be attempting to secure a deal with Netflix before her and Harry's existing contract expires in 2025, as there are reports the streaming giant has been hesitant to greenlight new projects from the couple.
Another theory proposes the show was produced by Sony, which could potentially lead to a streaming release on a platform owned by the company - but only if Sony's reported acquisition of Paramount goes through. This scenario raises the risk of the series languishing in Sony's archives indefinitely.
The best-case outcome would be the cooking show finding a home on Netflix as part of the Sussexes' existing deal. However, even this is not guaranteed, leaving the program's fate very much up in the air as the 2025 contract expiration looms.
With so much uncertainty surrounding Markle's latest venture, it remains to be seen whether this new cooking series will ever make it to audiences, or if it will become another high-profile project lost in the shuffle of the couple's ongoing media endeavors.
Adding to the intrigue, a Reddit user with the handle "secondhand Coke" has shared insights suggesting the series may not have been produced by Netflix at all. The user claims the project, which still lacks a title or air date, is yet to undergo post-production and has not been officially picked up by any streaming service. This fuels theories about Markle's true intentions and the show's potential future.
One such theory suggests Markle may be trying to push the series through to Netflix before the couple's contract expires in 2025. There are rumors that Netflix has been reluctant to produce content for the Sussexes, hoping that a strict working style and refusal to take expert advice would prevent any new releases from Archewell before the deal ends. If the cooking show completes post-production in time, Netflix might be obligated to pick it up, depending on the specifics of the contract.
Another theory proposes that Sony, not Netflix, produced the show and is currently in negotiations to buy Paramount. The speculation here is that the show's eventual airing could depend on whether Sony successfully acquires Paramount, potentially leading to a streaming release on one of Sony's platforms. This scenario, however, carries the risk that the series might never see the light of day and could remain in Sony's archives indefinitely.
The uncertainty surrounding the show's production and distribution has led to skepticism from some public figures. Sky News host Rita Panahi ridiculed the premise, stating, "Megan Markle's just wrapped up filming on a new cooking and home show for Netflix - a show which has yet to receive a formal title or air date - as part of the Sussexes' $100 million deal, and was filmed at a property near the Montecito mansion in Los Angeles. It's apparently going to focus on the joys of cooking, gardening, and entertaining and friendship, and I've got to say it sounds bloody awful."
This level of skepticism is not surprising, given the Sussexes' mixed track record with their media ventures. The couple's deal with Netflix has already faced scrutiny, with some criticizing the lack of content they have produced so far. The cancellation of their planned animated series "Pearl" in 2022 was seen as a setback, adding to a series of unsuccessful ventures that have fueled doubts about their ability to deliver on their high-profile deals.
The stakes are high for Markle's cooking show to succeed, as it could be a crucial test of the Sussexes' media ambitions and their ability to attract audiences. If the series fails to materialize or is poorly received, it could further damage the couple's reputation and credibility in the entertainment industry.
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