Meghan Markle's statement in full as she postpones new Netflix show's release date
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Meghan Markle revealed the release of her Netflix series has been pushed back amid the fires devastating California. The Duchess of Sussex has been promoting her upcoming show, With Love, which was due to be released on January 15. However, wildfires recently ripped through over 30,000 acres of Los Angeles County in just a few days, with the death toll rising to 16. The LA wildfires are poised to become one of the most severe natural disasters in US history, with estimated losses already surpassing $135 billion.
Thousands have fled their homes with many struggling to find places to stay. Many celebrities living in the area have lost their homes, including Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, Joshua Jackson, Leighton Meester and more. Amid the devastation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited a meal distribution site for people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Harry and Meghan were recently filmed by local news outlet Fox 11 on Friday and were seen hugging people and speaking to emergency crews at the Pasadena Community Centre in Los Angeles. Meghan and Netflix decided to push back the release date to of her show to March 4 as they 'focus on the needs of those impacted' by the blaze.
Meghan's full statement read: "I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.". On Tudum, Netflix's companion site, they described the show as Meghan 'blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old.' They wrote: "Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.".
