Sussexes' upset' at split rumours

Harry and Meghan are hurt by speculation that Netflix is waiting to cash in if their marriage fails, a source tells new

- Shelley Spadoni

The future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s £78million mega-deal with Netflix is hanging in the balance, with a PR expert claiming it has also reignited talk of trouble within their marriage.

The Duchess’ much-derided TV show, With Love, Meghan, has proved a spectacular flop, ranking at a lowly 383 in the platform's most-watched titles between January and June 2025.

The wholesome series — which has pulled in just 5.3million viewers worldwide since it was first broadcast in March — showed Meghan cooking, gardening and hosting A-list pals. But in an embarrassing blow, it was outperformed by hundreds of lesser-known shows in the first six months of this year — including repeats of Meghan’s old TV drama, Suits, in which she starred before meeting Harry.

What happens next in the royals’ relationship with the streaming giant is the subject of much conjecture. But PR expert Dermot McNamara believes Netflix won't sever ties with the Sussexes just yet, as they will want first dibs on that explosive first interview, should the couple ever divorce.

“The fairytale narrative has stalled, their creative output hasn't delivered consistent returns and audiences are increasingly sceptical,” Dermot tells us. “There are only so many chances Netflix can take on them, before they're just wasting money for the sake of it.

“But Netflix knows that if cracks appear, or if the couple split, there'll be global demand for the inside story. That's when their value skyrockets again.”

Dermot believes Netflix will want to be “at the front of the queue” should the couple eventually go their separate ways.