Meghan Markle’s Surprise Emmy Nomination for ‘With Love, Meghan’ Sparks Huge Debate
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series ‘With Love, Meghan’ has made headlines with a surprising Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lifestyle Series, months after the show’s future was uncertain. This nomination gives the Duchess of Sussex and her team a reason to celebrate, even though the project is no longer continuing.
Markle took to Instagram to share the exciting news, congratulating the dedicated crew and producers behind the series. “A huge congratulations to the amazing crew, producers, and team who worked on ‘With Love, Meghan’ on @netflix,” she expressed. She further added, “We are nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Series!”
The announcement revealed that ‘With Love, Meghan’ will compete against other shows like ‘A Different Breed’, ‘George to the Rescue’, ‘The Motherhood’, and ‘The Wizard of Paws’ during the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, set to air live on October 30.
The series debuted on Netflix in March 2025, showcasing Markle sharing personal lifestyle advice, cooking tips, gardening ideas, and hosting inspiration from her home in Montecito, California. Netflix described the show as a fresh perspective on lifestyle programming, blending practical advice with engaging conversations featuring friends and guests.
This nomination follows a tumultuous journey for the series. While some viewers appreciated its relaxed approach and personal touch, others criticized it for feeling disconnected from everyday life. This mixed reception sparked considerable online debate about Markle’s return to television.
Earlier this year, reports from Page Six indicated that Netflix would not proceed with a third season of ‘With Love, Meghan’ after the second season failed to achieve a spot in the platform’s Top 10 rankings. Sources suggested that Markle would shift her focus to her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
The partnership with Netflix reportedly took a different direction afterward. Page Six later reported that Netflix had ended its involvement with As Ever, although a Netflix spokesperson refuted the notion that the relationship was entirely over.
“Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life,” the spokesperson stated.
Numerous users on X criticized Meghan Markle’s Emmy nomination for ‘With Love, Meghan’, questioning the strength of the competition in the category.
“‘With Love, Meghan’ was the antithesis of entertainment. It was an abysmal, boring slog at best and getting through one episode was painful.”
One commenter suggested that the nomination only appeared impressive due to the lack of competition and labeled the series as tedious and hard to watch. Another user concurred, stating that the competition diminished the significance of the recognition and humorously supported ‘The Wizard of Paws’ instead.
“I had the same thought. The nomination sounds more impressive until you look at what it’s actually competing against. My vote is for Wizard of Paws just because the name is cool!”
Other critics deemed the nomination “absurd” and expressed disappointment with the show. While some acknowledged that a few ideas from the series were enjoyable, they felt the overall quality, particularly in the second season, was lacking.
An As Ever representative also expressed gratitude for Netflix’s support during its launch phase, believing the brand is now ready to thrive independently. “We have experienced meaningful and rapid growth and As Ever is now ready to stand on its own,” the representative remarked.
The Emmy nomination adds another chapter to Markle’s post-royal career, which began after she and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as senior members of the royal family in 2020. The couple later signed a reported multi-year Netflix deal to create projects outside the royal institution.
For Markle, this recognition marks a positive moment for a show that has faced both acclaim and criticism since its launch. Whether ‘With Love, Meghan’ can convert this nomination into a win will be determined at the Daytime Emmy Awards later this year.
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