Meghan urged to delay her Netflix series after LA wildfires

Meghan Markle has been urged to further delay the release of her Netflix series as “March feels too soon”.

The Duchess of Sussex, who posted a new video including her children on Instagram yesterday, is set to release her new cooking and lifestyle show on March 4.

The series, which was announced shortly after New Year’s Day, was set for launch on January 15 but the devastating wildfires across LA led to the delay until March.

Many fans praised Meghan for the decision to postpone, but one PR expert has suggested that even the new release date could be “too soon”.

Speaking of Meghan’s new series, GoUp’s CEO Edward Coram James told Express.co.uk: “One of the toughest hurdles celebrities face when dealing with crises is the perception that they’re disconnected from reality.

“Meghan, of course, knows this all too well, but as an LA native, the situation hits close to home for her. The wildfires are not some far-off disaster; she has a genuine, personal reason to care about them, not just as a public figure, but as a Californian.

“If positioned correctly, her response won’t feel performative — it will feel personal. That’s a major advantage over celebrities parachuting in with generic statements.”

Speaking of the upcoming release, he did suggest that Meghan should still hang on for the release – preferably until May or June.

He said: “From my perspective, launching the show in May or June makes more sense.”

Edward’s reasoning behind this is due to the time of year, stating: “Awards season will be behind us, the summer blockbusters haven’t yet taken over, and lifestyle content flourishes as people start dreaming about those sunny summer days.

“Plus, if Meghan plays her cards right, she could sync up with major media moments, like a big Vogue feature or a fresh Oprah interview (hopefully a bit less divisive this time), to relaunch the show when audiences are craving content like this.

“March feels too soon, but late spring to early summer — that would be a much more thoughtful approach.”