Duchess Meghan is facing fresh criticism from First Lady Colin Campbell following reports that the royal family has “asked Netflix” to help run their latest lifestyle venture.
The Duchess of Sussex claims she has asked a streaming giant to help run a project with her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
However, a source close to California-based Netflix claims the search has been “unsuccessful so far.”
In an interview with GBN America, Lady C said the royal family should “not use Netflix as a shopping channel” and said the company should “stick to film and TV production”.
Mrs Colin Campbell says Netflix is 'not a shopping channel'
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In a discussion with host Nana Acquah, Lady Campbell admitted that she “doesn't understand how Netflix can go into the business of sourcing products.”
The socialite and royal critic revealed that she was once approached by fashion designer Arnold Scassi to host the Shopping Channel.
Lady C told GBNA: “Years ago, Arnold Scassi wanted me to do something on the Shopping Channel, and for every item that was going to be sold, I already had it all in stock, in case it was a success. must be present.
“So I don't think Netflix is in the business of sourcing products.”
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Lady C detailed the “engagement” process of becoming a shopping channel and criticized the idea of companies like Netflix moving into merchandising.
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Woman C said to Nana: She said, “If you don't prepare all the products, they're ready.The products have to be stored in warehouses.There's a whole process that's very complicated and costs a lot of money.
“Sorry, Netflix is not a merchandise company or a shopping channel.”
Discussing the relationship between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Netflix, Lady C suggested that a key factor in a potential partnership would be whether the Sussexes would “film something” as a result of the deal. .
“They make movies, they make TV shows, so I don't see how they can do business with them other than to shoot something. But that doesn't make any sense either, because who knows? Because it must be done through the shopping channel or exit.
Lady C says Netflix is 'not a product company'
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“I think Netflix could end up being a product or shopping channel, but they're not going to spend the tens of millions of dollars that it takes to stock a lot of the right products. ” will be provided. ”
Nana Acquah has cleared up doubts about Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard brand, saying Meghan would need “a lot of money” to make it a success.
Nana told Lady C: “A lot of people have said they're skeptical about this whole brand, and I think she's assuming that. Meghan is a little bit like Goop, and it's going to end up being a big selling brand.” I'm assuming it might be, but I don't think so.'' I just don't see it.
“She's going to need a lot of money and she's going to need a lot of people to support her. And I think the Netflix idea was kind of a promotional thing, so they promoted it. “It might help, but if it doesn't work, it will'', she will blame them. ”