Something of a “make or break” moment is on the horizon for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as she returns home after spending time at the Invictus Games with Prince Harry.
The Games has been taking place in Meghan’s former home of Canada, where she has also enjoyed some quality time with celeb pals amid the sporting competition for former service people.
As she arrives back to California she is said to be at a kind of professional crossroads – a new report has claimed, with her new lifestyle show for Netflix only weeks away from dropping. With Love, Meghan is part of the couple’s multi-year deal with the streaming giant, set to expire later this year, unless all parties agree on a renewal arrangement.
The show, which is focussed on hosting and entertaining tips, will see Meghan help her audience try and elevate normal, everyday things – with the help of famous pals like actress Mindy Kaling, 45, and celebrity chef, Roy Choi, 54.
The eight-part series was set to drop on 15 January, but after wildfires devastated the Los Angeles area – where Meghan grew up – she decided to press pause on its release, reportedly with the full support of Netflix. Instead, the show will be released on 4 March and is said to be accompanied by another massive professional opportunity provided by her partnership with the streaming service.
Last year, Meghan tentatively launched a lifestyle brand – America Riviera Orchard – with an Instagram page and website. Famous pals like reality star Kris Jenner, 69, were the recipients of limited edition homemade jams bearing the fledging company’s logo, but other than some trademarking issues the company has run into, little has been heard of ARO since – until now.
Meghan’s products will reportedly be appearing in brick-and-mortar stores where Netflix aims to sell merchandise relating to its hit shows, and things like olive oil, honey, and jam from Meghan’s company will be included when the doors open. The stores, called Netflix House, will be in Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Mall and the Dallas Galleria.
A source told the Daily Mail that how well Meghan’s offerings sell will be “make or break” for the Duchess, adding that if products don’t sell well they will likely be “quietly” taken off shelves.
“This is make or break for Meghan,” the source was quoted by the outlet saying. “Her new show is rolling out the same time as the Netflix stores open.
“The Netflix stores will offer products and merchandise from all their biggest shows like Squid Game and Stranger Things. This is a big move for Netflix. The first stores are in repurposed department stores inside two of America’s largest malls.
“They will contain an onsite cafe so Meghan’s products like her strawberry jam will be featured on the menu too. This will determine the future for Meghan as a businesswoman. Let’s face it, she hasn’t been that successful so far.”
The source added, “It’s a bigger deal for her than it is for Netflix. If her show doesn’t take off, then her merchandise will be quietly taken off the shelves and replaced with products associated with a more popular show”.
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