Meghan Markle postpones launch of Netflix show due to devastating wildfires in her hometown of Los Angeles



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Meghan Markle postponed the release of her forthcoming Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” in light of the Los Angeles wildfires.

On Sunday, the streaming platform announced they were moving the show’s premiere date from Jan. 15 to March 4 at the Duchess of Sussex’s request.

“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,” she said in a statement.

Meghan Markle delayed the release of her Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” due to the Los Angeles fires. Netflix
The premiere date was pushed back from Jan. 15 to March 4, the streamer announced on Sunday. AFP via Getty Images

Markle will share tips and tricks on cooking, gardening and hosting in the highly anticipated series filmed in Montecito, Calif., where she and husband Prince Harry reside.

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In addition to a cameo from the Duke of Sussex, the former actress, 43, welcomed special guests, including Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling and Alice Waters.

Sources also told Page Six that the “Suits” alum will utilize several products from her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand in the show.

“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,” the Duchess of Sussex said in a statement. Netflix
The lifestyle series was filmed in Montecito, Calif., where Markle resides with husband Prince Harry. YouTube/Netflix

Markle soft-launched her company in March 2024 when she gifted jars of homemade jam to several A-list pals, including Kris Jenner and Chrissy Teigen.

The duchess, meanwhile, has been busy assisting those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires this past week.

On Friday, she and Harry, 40, stepped out to lend a helping hand at the Pasadena Convention Center.

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The show will revolve around cooking, gardening and Markle’s other hobbies. Meghan/Instagram
Last week, the duchess stepped out to assist with the wildfire relief in her hometown of Los Angeles. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

The couple thanked Los Angeles first responders for their service and greeted caterers providing food to the wildfire victims.

While there, they also passed out meals to residents who had been displaced.

Harry even went out of his way to get a donut for a bedridden man, Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo told the Pasadena Star.

On Friday, she and Harry stopped at the Pasadena Convention Center to meet with victims and offer support. AP
While there, they thanked first responders for their service. AP

The royals, who live about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, have not been directly impacted by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades or the Eaton Fire in northeast LA.

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Last week, People reported that the pair — who share two children — have opened their Montecito home to friends affected by the catastrophe.

Several celebrities, including Miles Teller and Paris Hilton, have lost their homes in the fire.

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