Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos has been accused of showering praise on Meghan Markle just to smooth the way for Prince Harry’s controversial plans to front a shock documentary marking the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Sarandos has hailed audience figures flop Markle a “remarkable influence” and described her and Harry’s much-mocked output on the platform as “successful in every measure,” despite the ex-actress’ new lifestyle show With Love, Meghan being panned by critics and failing to break into Netflix’s global top rankings.

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The comments were made on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast and mark his first public remarks since the Sussexes signed a reduced “first-look” deal with the streamer in August.

A senior industry insider claimed to us: “It’s no coincidence Sarandos is suddenly gushing about Meghan, given Harry’s secret plans for a Diana documentary. Netflix knows it will be ghoulish, but it will also be huge. The praise is about keeping the Sussexes onside and locking that project in.”

Another source added: “There’s no real appetite inside Netflix for Meghan’s jam and flower-selling shows. What they care about is the guaranteed global audience Harry brings with anything to do with Diana.”

Source: @EmmaGrede/YOUTUBESarandos called Markle a ‘remarkable influence’ on viewers.

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