Pr expert warns Meghan Markle that promoting her show after delaying it for LA fires could backfire.

Meghan Markle finds herself caught in a tricky situation after the postponement of her Netflix cooking series, With Love, Meghan, due to the devastating Los Angeles fires. The Duchess of Sussex, who recently rejoined social media, is now facing scrutiny over the timing of her Instagram posts.

Public relations expert Fiona Minett weighed in on the situation, explaining that any recent social media promotion by Meghan could undermine her reason for delaying the show’s release. “Meghan is in somewhat of a tricky situation,” Minett said in an interview with The Express. “She hasn’t regularly posted about her post-royal ventures, and any announcement she makes often attracts immense attention — and backlash.”

Minett continued by warning that Meghan’s social media activity might be seen as tone-deaf. “Any promotion she does now risks a backlash that she is undermining the delay she asked for in light of the LA fires,” Minett explained. “Why promote her new show now when she said she wanted to dedicate her time to supporting the recovery of the LA community?”

The Duchess’s decision to postpone her cooking show amid the fires sparked a wave of mixed reactions, with some supporting her decision to prioritise the community’s needs. However, her recent Instagram posts have reignited concerns over the delicate balance she must maintain between personal promotion and public perception.

Markle has been under constant scrutiny since stepping away from royal duties, and her every move on social media tends to generate controversy. This time, experts suggest that Meghan might be best served by taking a step back from the limelight, especially while the LA community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the wildfires.