Meghan Markle is facing backlash online after critics accused her of promoting her Netflix show after it flopped. Markle is once again at the centre of an online storm, as social media users accuse her of ‘sloppy and cringe’ content strategy and a failed attempt at damage control following the lukewarm reception of her latest Netflix project.

A lengthy post by an X (formerly called Twitter) user has gone viral, sharply criticising the Duchess of Sussex’s approach to promoting her new animated show, alleging that Meghan only began publicly engaging with the project after it had already flopped.

“Meghan Markle has a ‘tell’: when she knows something has failed, she suddenly tries to promote or feature it AFTER it catastrophically flops. This time, she’s trying the kids, which is pointless as they’re not in the show, so who cares about seeing them on set?” the post caption read.

Cringe content and missed opportunities

Critics claim that the timing of Meghan’s promotional efforts feels like an afterthought, an attempt to salvage something that has already been deemed a failure.

“She should have posted these pictures a week ago to build buzz,” the post continued, calling the delay a “pointless” PR move after Netflix “sent this show to the woodchipper.” Commentators have also pointed to Markle’s past media deals, suggesting her departure from Spotify was another missed opportunity.

“If she had stayed with Spotify and done a good job, she could’ve had her own playlist tied to the show — that crucial cross-marketing component. But she didn’t.”

Meghan Markle faces backlash online for making cringe content
Meghan Markle faces backlash online for making cringe content | Credit: X | @RNN_RoyalNews

A pattern of PR missteps?

This isn’t the first time Meghan has faced backlash for how she promotes her projects. Social media observers have often pointed out a recurring pattern: an initial wave of hype, followed by radio silence, and then an awkward attempt at revival after the buzz dies down.

Netizens are now questioning whether Meghan Markle’s content ventures are more style than substance – a carefully curated image without the consistency, timing, or engagement required to make them successful.

Meghan Markle faces backlash online for making cringeworthy content

Meghan Markle is once again facing criticism for what online are calling a glaring double standard. While the Duchess has repeatedly emphasised her desire for privacy, a new viral accuses her of doing the exact opposite by revealing details about the GB soccer school her children attend, a place shared with other children.

“Parents who send their children to GB Soccer School should be pissed off by Meghan’s stunt,” one user wrote, calling her actions reckless and attention-seeking. The backlash adds to growing concerns over Markle’s inconsistent approach to privacy and public exposure.

Netizens react to the viral post on Meghan Markle
Netizens react to the viral post on Meghan Markle | Credit: X @RNN_RoyalNews

Netizens react to the viral post on Meghan Markle

As soon as the post surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral and grabbed the attention of netizens. One user said, “Also the surf club. They are poking the bear. It’s very irresponsible of the Twerkle’s. But I bet every parent has been slapped with a NDA.”

“I thought that was interesting too..” another said. One said, “Sorry but I don’t buy the kids hair.. something is off, scientifically speaking… 🤷‍♀️”

“She doesn’t understand that no one gives a rat’s ass about these kids. She’s trotted them out enough & now we know she’s sterile. She’ll never divorce Harry because he could claim they aren’t biologically hers (Amen) but in an American court, that would be a moot point. Even a DNA test wouldn’t matter. It’d just prove he was part of the biggest scam in Royal history. They are completely unsocialized kids.”

“The fact she did this also, only days before Harry is meant to return to the UK alone for a trip (WellChild)… that’s twice as odd.”

Meghan Markle, cringe queen? Netizens brutally troll Duchess of Sussex for making sloppy content, slammed for promoting Netflix flop

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