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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became the target of a playful but pointed joke from comedian John Mulaney during Netflix’s recent “Next on Netflix” event. While promoting his upcoming live talk show, Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, the comedian didn’t hold back, delivering a sharp quip about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lucrative Netflix deal.

During the presentation, Mulaney joked about his new venture, explaining that both he and Netflix had no real need to do a talk show, making it the perfect project. However, it was his reference to Harry and Meghan’s high-profile partnership with the streaming giant that drew the most attention.

“This is a really fun experiment,” Mulaney said. “Not since ‘Harry and Meghan’ has Netflix given more money to something without a specific plan.”

The audience laughed, but the subtle dig at the royal couple’s $100 million deal with Netflix—which has been criticized for a lack of consistent output—quickly made headlines.

Mulaney’s joke comes at a time when Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix project, With Love, Meghan, was recently postponed. Originally slated for a January 15 release, the lifestyle series was pushed to March 4 due to the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.

A Netflix representative confirmed the delay, stating:

At the request of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and with the full support of Netflix, the release of the show—a heartfelt tribute to the beauty of Southern California—has been moved due to the ongoing devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.”

Meghan also released a statement, saying:

I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.”

While some praised Meghan’s decision, critics remained skeptical, with British broadcaster Helena Chard noting that this was a rare instance where the Duchess appeared to consider public perception before launching a project.

“I have to say, it’s a first—her giving some thought to the release date of her series,” Chard told Fox News Digital. “She is hoping the public sees her in a new light as a caring, helpful, and kind person, thus changing their current perception of her.”

Since signing their multi-million dollar Netflix deal in 2020, Harry and Meghan have faced criticism over the lack of content produced under the partnership. Aside from their 2022 documentary Harry & Meghan and Harry’s Heart of Invictus series, much of their slate remains unclear.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams commented that Netflix had “no option” but to postpone Meghan’s series, noting that the couple’s involvement in wildfire relief efforts helped boost their public image.

Harry and Meghan have been active in supporting relief efforts and helping evacuees,” Fitzwilliams said. “This is a situation where their person-to-person skills, which are considerable, have ‘buoyed the spirits of first responders.’”

However, Mulaney’s joke taps into a broader public skepticism surrounding the Sussexes’ Netflix deal—is it all hype, or will it deliver lasting impact?

As for Mulaney, his new talk show is set to premiere live on March 12, promising a mix of unfiltered humor, celebrity interviews, and spontaneous moments—and if this recent roast is anything to go by, no topic (or royal couple) is off-limits.