Megyn Kelly criticises Meghan Markle Netflix show Emmy nomination
Megyn Kelly has criticised the Emmy nomination for Meghan Markle's Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, calling it a poor television product.
Emmy Award controversy
Media personality Megyn Kelly expressed strong disapproval following the announcement on Tuesday, 14 July, that the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix production, With Love, Meghan, has received a nomination at this year's Daytime Emmy Awards.
Kelly described the lifestyle series as one of the weakest television offerings produced in the last five years. The critique focuses on the quality of the programming being recognised by industry award bodies.
Production details
The Netflix series, which follows the lifestyle and personal interests of Meghan Markle, has gained significant attention since its release. The nomination marks a major milestone for the Duchess's media ventures under her streaming partnership with the platform.
While the show has secured a spot in the Daytime Emmy categories, Kelly remains unconvinced of its merit. The backlash highlights the ongoing divide in public and media opinion regarding the Sussexes' commercial media output.
Industry reaction
The Daytime Emmy Awards are scheduled to celebrate excellence in daytime television. The inclusion of high-profile streaming content like Markle's production reflects the shifting landscape of traditional broadcast awards and the influence of global streaming giants.
Key elements of the discussion include:
- The nomination of With Love, Meghan at the Daytime Emmys.
- Megyn Kelly's public dismissal of the show's quality.
- The broader implications for Netflix's celebrity-led lifestyle programming.
