The critics declared Meghan Susex’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan a failure before it even aired. The media insisted that the lifestyle series was unwatchable, that Netflix regretted its deal with the Sussexes, and that Meghan’s career in entertainment was over. Headlines called the show pointless and predicted it would be axed. But now, Netflix has renewed the show for a second season, proving those narratives false.

The press, caught in its own misinformation, is scrambling to move the goalposts. Instead of acknowledging that With Love, Meghan found an audience, critics now claim the renewal is undeserved. Once again, the pattern is familiar. Meghan’s successes are ignored, her projects are trashed before they can be judged fairly, and the media’s credibility continues to erode.

How the Media Set Meghan Up to Fail

The media set Meghan up to fail before With Love, Meghan even aired. For months, British and American media outlets spread false claims that Netflix was unhappy and planned to cancel the show. They used unnamed “insiders” to paint a picture of disaster, discouraging people from tuning in.

In December 2024, the Daily Mail reported that Meghan’s show “may not see the light of day” and called it “make or break” for her career.

A screenshot of a Daily Mail article predicting that Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show might not air, claiming it was “make or break” for her and Prince Harry.
The Daily Mail wrongly predicted Meghan Markle’s Netflix show would not air.

Media Tried to Manufacture Failure But With Love Meghan Proved Them Wrong

When the show premiered on March 4, 2025, the media did not wait for audience reception. Variety’s Daniel D’Addario dismissed it as an “ego trip.” The Guardian ran a headline saying Meghan should “kiss the Netflix deal goodbye.” The Sun falsely claimed the show had flopped and that Meghan was at risk of being “axed.” These stories came out before any viewership data was available, proving that the negative coverage was planned in advance.

A collage of negative reviews from The Guardian, Variety, and The Irish Times criticizing Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan. The headlines label the show as “pointless,” an “ego trip,” and “bland.” The image highlights the pattern of white male critics leading the negative discourse around the show.

The media wanted to create the illusion of failure and stop people from watching. They went so far as to flood the show with negative reviews to create the illusion that it was a failure. But the strategy backfired. Netflix renewed With Love, Meghan just days after the premiere, revealing that the show had always been greenlit for two seasons. Outlets and obsessed YouTubers confidently claimed they had insider knowledge that the show would be canceled, but now they are scrambling to change their narrative.

The smear campaign collapsed. The media tried to control the public perception, but audiences made their own decision. The real failure was not Meghan’s show. It was the media’s credibility.

Variety Faces Backlash for Assigning Meghan Markle Critic to Review Her Show

Variety is under fire for assigning Daniel D’Addario, a known Meghan Sussex critic, to review With Love, Meghan. His past tweets show a long history of mocking Meghan and even making inappropriate jokes about her daughter, Princess Lilibet Diana. Critics say Variety chose him to ensure a negative review, raising serious questions about journalistic ethics.

D’Addario has been posting negative comments about Meghan since 2017. His tweets took a disturbing turn when he began fixating on her daughter’s name. He joked that Harry and Meghan should call their home “The Lili Pad” and suggested that Meghan would pick a name based on popularity trends. These comments are unsettling, especially for a journalist covering her work.

A compilation of tweets from Variety journalist Daniel D’Addario, showing his repeated mockery of Meghan Markle and her daughter, Princess Lilibet. The tweets include jokes about Lilibet’s name, the Sussexes’ home, and speculation about Meghan choosing a trendy name for her child. A highlighted caption criticizes D’Addario for going beyond professional critique and displaying an unsettling fixation on the Sussex children.

Why would Variety allow someone with an obvious bias to review Meghan’s show? If Variety knew about D’Addario’s tweets, it suggests they wanted a hit piece rather than an honest review. This reminds many of the way British tabloids attack Meghan, focusing more on pushing a negative image than reporting fairly.

D’Addario has deleted all posts where he targeted minors, Lilibet and Archie. His harsh Variety review of Meghan’s Netflix show is also missing from his timeline. He even pretended to be a Netflix social media account. Deleting posts does not erase the pattern. His bias against Meghan and her children is well-documented, and Variety’s decision to let him review her show remains questionable.

Jameson Stocks Lied About Meghan’s Show

Jameson Stocks, a little-known chef, appeared on GB News claiming he turned down an offer to appear on With Love, Meghan. He implied that Netflix approached him, but he refused because he did not want to work with Meghan Markle. GB News, a network known for amplifying negative stories about Meghan, did not fact-check his claims before airing them. Instead, they gave him a platform to attack her and criticize her new show.

Soon after, the New York Post revealed that Stocks had never been invited to participate in the show. Netflix sources confirmed he was never contacted. This exposed his lie and revealed how easily media outlets publish false information when it aligns with their anti-Meghan agenda. Stocks used vague language in his GB News appearance, which suggests he never had proof of his claims. Despite this, the segment was framed to make Meghan look bad.

Stocks’ background raises even more questions. Reports show that he has a history of fraud, including allegations of stealing from a restaurant and lying about his professional experience. He was once accused of taking £7,000 from a restaurant before vanishing. His past makes him an unreliable source, yet he was still treated as a credible voice against Meghan.

The Media’s History of Paying for Anti-Meghan Lies

This incident shows how the press works against Meghan. They push false stories by giving a platform to anyone willing to attack her. British tabloids have paid people to spread lies, often hiding their names to avoid backlash.

Actor Simon Rex said UK tabloids offered him $70,000 to lie about sleeping with Meghan when they worked on a sitcom. He refused, but the offer proved how far the media would go to create scandals. Jameson Stocks’ false claims follow the same pattern and that the truth does not matter when the goal is to smear Meghan.

Netflix’s Decision and the Media’s Backtrack

Netflix planned With Love, Meghan as a two-season show from the start. The renewal was only announced recently, but it exposed months of false reports claiming Meghan’s Netflix career was over. Instead of admitting their mistakes and biases, the press quickly moved the goalpost. Now, critics who once claimed With Love, Meghan would be canceled insist its renewal is undeserved.

A screenshot of The US Sun publishing two contradictory headlines within hours—first claiming Meghan Markle’s Netflix show was being canceled due to failure, then reporting that it was renewed for a second season.
The US Sun falsely claimed Meghan’s show was axed, then reported its renewal hours later.

The same reporters who said Netflix would cancel the show now claim it was renewed “despite bad reviews.” The Sun first claimed Meghan was being “axed” and then, just an hour later, insisted her renewal was undeserved. Their contradictions show they were never reporting facts, just pushing a smear campaign.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has always made it clear that Netflix creates content for viewers, not biased journalists. But the false reports didn’t just come from mainstream outlets. Anti-Meghan YouTubers, who claimed to have “insiders at Netflix,” spent months lying about her deal ending. These same grifters have spread wild conspiracy theories, saying Meghan is much older, never gave birth, or even rents children for photos. Yet, none of them saw the renewal coming—because they never had real sources.

The Pattern of Media Misinformation on Meghan

The media’s attacks on With Love, Meghan follow a pattern. Meghan and Harry’s Netflix projects have faced intense scrutiny, with critics declaring them failures before audiences even had a chance to decide.

When Netflix announced Harry & Meghan, British tabloids claimed the streaming giant was unhappy and that the couple had lost creative control. The series went on to break streaming records, becoming one of Netflix’s biggest hits. The media did not adjust its narrative. Instead, it doubled down, insisting any success was undeserved.

The same tactics were used against Meghan’s 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. Before the special aired, royal experts had already lined up to trash it. A prank by YouTubers Josh Pieters and Archie Manners exposed how deep the bias ran. They tricked royal commentators into giving negative reactions to the interview before they had even seen it. Richard Fitzwilliams, Victoria Arbiter, Ingrid Seward, and Dickie Arbiter, all confidently criticized Meghan and Harry, proving that their role was not to analyze events but to protect the monarchy’s image.

This is the same playbook being used now. The press does not engage with Meghan’s projects in good faith. It sets them up to have the projection of failure, no matter their actual success. The goal is to push the propaganda that Meghan and Harry cannot survive outside of the royal family. But time and again, the facts tell a different story.

Why the Media Is Invested in Meghan’s Failure

British tabloids profit from anti-Meghan content. Stories about her generate clicks, and negativity sells. But there is a deeper reason for the ongoing smear campaign.

Meghan represents independence from the monarchy. If she thrives outside of it, the idea that royal life is the pinnacle of success starts to unravel. The press, which relies on access to the royal family, cannot allow that perception to take hold.

This is why there is a double standard in coverage. When Kate Middleton participates in cooking events or promotes family-friendly activities, she is praised for being relatable. When Meghan does the same, she is mocked as regressive. The press is not evaluating Meghan’s work on its merits. It is using her as a tool to reinforce outdated ideas about the monarchy’s importance.

The Media’s Credibility Is in Question

The renewal of With Love, Meghan is not just a win for Meghan Sussex. It is a direct refutation of the false stories the press pushed for months. The media tried to create a reality where her show was doomed. But reality, as Netflix confirmed, is very different.

Rather than admitting their mistakes, the press is moving the goalposts again. First, they said the show would be canceled. Now, they insist the renewal does not count. But the facts speak for themselves. Meghan continues to build a career on her own terms, and the public—not the media—decides what succeeds.

The bigger question is whether the press will ever be held accountable for its misinformation. Time and again, they have been proven wrong about Meghan. Their credibility is on the line, and audiences are paying attention. The real failure here is not With Love, Meghan. It is the media’s failure to be honest.

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