Meghan Markle Netflix Show Nominated for Daytime Emmy

Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan received its first Daytime Emmy nomination, landing in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category for the 53rd annual awards ceremony scheduled for Oct. 30 [1]. The nod highlights the show’s growing profile despite Netflix ending its partnership with Markle’s lifestyle brand and the uncertainty around a third season.

Emmy nomination details

The nomination places Markle’s series alongside titles such as A Different Breed, George to the Rescue, The Motherhood and The Wizard of Paws for the 2026 Daytime Emmys, which will be broadcast live from the Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 30 [1]. This is the first time the series has been recognized in this category, and Markle is listed among the credited producers on the show [2].

Context and competitive landscape

With Love, Meghan debuted on Netflix in March 2025 and has produced two full seasons and a holiday special, featuring celebrity guests like Mindy Kaling, Chrissy Teigen and Tan France [2]. The series blends cooking, gardening and DIY projects, positioning it against other lifestyle‑focused programs that typically dominate the Daytime Emmy field. Competitors in the same category include A Different Breed and The Wizard of Paws, both of which have established niche audiences in animal‑focused and family‑friendly content, respectively [1].

Netflix’s recent decision to end its partnership with Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever was framed by Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria as a routine business move rather than a signal of declining performance [1]. Bajaria emphasized that the streaming platform continues to develop other projects with Markle and Prince Harry, suggesting that the Emmy nod could reinforce Netflix’s broader strategy to leverage high‑profile personalities for original content [1].

What to watch

• Award ceremony outcome – The winners will be announced on Oct. 30; a win could boost the series’ visibility and influence renewal discussions.
• Future Netflix collaborations – Watch for announcements of new documentary or scripted projects involving Markle and Harry, as hinted by Netflix executives.
• Potential format changes – Markle has discussed testing shorter‑form content (e.g., two‑minute recipes), which could signal a shift in the series’ production approach [1].

The nomination underscores Netflix’s willingness to back royalty‑led lifestyle programming, even as traditional brand partnerships evolve. Whether the series secures a win or spurs a new format will shape its next chapter and inform how streaming platforms capitalize on celebrity‑driven content.