Philanthropy Meets PR Crisis as Tensions Boil Over Behind the Scenes of Will Love, Megan

In a stunning behind-the-scenes shakeup, celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés has reportedly cut all ties with Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix series, Will Love, Megan, following a heated dispute over a $50 million funding proposal tied to a charitable segment.

Sources close to the situation claim Meghan’s team approached Andrés’s nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, to support a portion of the project — a request he flatly rejected, calling it “inappropriate and self-serving.”

“He felt the ask crossed a line,” one insider said. “It blurred charity with celebrity — and he wanted no part of that.”

“It Was a Red Line for Him”

The fallout reportedly stems from Meghan’s pitch to integrate a philanthropic arc within the show, backed financially by World Central Kitchen. But Andrés, known for fiercely protecting the authenticity of his mission, saw the move as an attempt to leverage charity for optics.

“It wasn’t about feeding people,” a source close to Andrés said. “It was about feeding a brand.”

Netflix Caught in the Crossfire

The split has left Netflix executives scrambling, as the chef’s involvement was reportedly seen as a key credibility booster for the series. With José Andrés now out — and quietly distancing himself from the project — insiders say the tension is sending shockwaves through the production.

Critics Sound Off: “A Major Red Flag”

“You can’t use goodwill to bankroll image rehab.”

“This speaks volumes about the real priorities behind the show.”

“If José’s out, people will start asking: what else isn’t adding up?”