Internet slams Meghan Markle for delaying Netflix series over LA Wildfires, calling it a self-serving move: 'Nice try, Meghan'

Amid the ongoing devastation from wildfires that have left parts of California resembling a war zone, Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has been pushed back. Initially scheduled for a January 15 release, the series will now debut on March 4. The decision was made to show respect for those impacted by the disaster. However, some on the internet are questioning the real motive behind the delay, suggesting it might be more about benefiting Markle herself.

As reported by the New York Times, Meghan Markle personally requested the delay of her new series With Love, Meghan¡ªa show that celebrates the beauty of Southern California.

The series, which showcases Markle cooking for a variety of friends like Mindy Kaling and her former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, was originally set to premiere on January 15.

Produced by Archewell Productions, a company co-owned by Markle and Prince Harry, the series will now debut on March 4.

While the official reason for the postponement is to show respect for the ongoing wildfires, many on the internet remain skeptical.

Critics are pointing to Markle's past decisions, such as not postponing her Oprah interview when Prince Philip - Prince Harry's grandfather - was critically ill, and suggesting that the real motive behind the delay may be Markle's concern about being overshadowed by current events.

Meghan Markle says she would never ask to postpone Sunday's release of her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey and claims the Royal Family is using Prince Philip 's health as an excuse to keep her 'muzzled,'

¡ª Maggie May84 (@May84Maggie) January 13, 2025

Meghan Markle 2021: Wouldn't delay Oprah Winfrey "royal racist" interview even as Prince Philip lay dying in hospital.
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We see her! pic.twitter.com/pJkv1Qs6Ec

¡ª Dan Wootton (@danwootton) January 12, 2025

Meghan Markle¡¯s plagiarized show has been postponed¡­. because of the California fires she says.

Nice try Meghan. You are not likable and people are tired of you and your whiny husband Harry.

The despicable duo. #GriefGrifters pic.twitter.com/dWy9C7HqQB

¡ª Sher? (@TheFabBookLover) January 12, 2025

When the late Prince Philip, Prince Harry¡¯s 99 year old war hero grandfather was critically ill and weeks away from his death, Meghan Markle refused to delay her spiteful, hate filled lie-athon with Oprah Winfrey.

But she can delay her vanity project for people she never met. pic.twitter.com/d1qOxzwUWo

¡ª Princess Amazed, Duchess of Sussex (@1nvisikids) January 12, 2025

Is anyone else seeing the pattern here? Meghan¡¯s cooking show got delayed again, and once again, it¡¯s the perfect storm of bad timing and bad decisions. She gets slammed with scathing feedback, throws a tantrum, and now Netflix is hiding behind the wildfires as an excuse for the¡­ pic.twitter.com/XTSdRluCXP

¡ª Meghan Markle Parody (@queenofmemes80) January 12, 2025

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle seen comforting people affected by LA wildfires

The LA wildfires, which began on Tuesday, has already scorched nearly 14,000 acres, with only three percent of it contained.

Currently, 16 people have been confirmed dead, and over 10,000 buildings have been destroyed.

A couple days ago, Prince Harry and Meghan were spotted offering support to locals in Los Angeles as the couple visited the Pasadena Convention Center amidst the devastating wildfires, where they engaged with residents and emergency personnel working on the Eaton Fire.

While residing in Montecito, about 92 miles from Los Angeles, the Sussexes have reportedly opened their home to friends who have been displaced by the fires.

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