Meghan Markle released the second season of her Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan alongside a new product launch for her lifestyle brand, As Ever. But according to reports, the show didn’t perform as strongly as the network had hoped.
Insiders claim Meghan believes her momentum was sabotaged. She allegedly thinks major celebrity news—like Taylor Swift announcing her engagement—overshadowed her launch on purpose.
According to sources, Meghan feels powerful people are using “dark PR arts” to keep her out of the spotlight, especially after her public criticism of the royal family. She supposedly sees herself in a Diana-like role, targeted by forces that want to silence her. MORE
Reports suggest Meghan is “beyond frustrated” that her brand struggles to secure celebrity endorsements. Although she publicly liked Taylor Swift’s engagement post, privately she was said to be upset, feeling it stole attention away from her projects.
While Meghan may believe she’s being targeted, not everyone agrees. Some critics argue she simply can’t compete with A-list stars like Taylor Swift, suggesting the issue is more about public interest than conspiracies.
The first season of With Love, Meghan drew 5.3 million views, which was considered strong for Netflix early in 2025. Still, critics weren’t kind, calling it “toe-curlingly unlovable.” Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry’s original $100 million Netflix deal has reportedly been reduced to a smaller agreement, adding more pressure to succeed.
This story paints Meghan Markle as feeling overshadowed and even targeted whenever she tries to launch something new. Whether or not a “showbiz conspiracy” really exists, the reality is that she’s up against huge names like Taylor Swift, who naturally dominate headlines. Meghan clearly wants her projects to succeed, but frustration grows as her brand struggles to gain the star power and support she hoped for.
