Is Meghan Markle seriously trying to convince us she belongs in a professional kitchen? Because the internet is absolutely NOT having it, and honestly, we’re here for the chaos.
The Duchess of Sussex filmed a guest appearance on the Australian version of MasterChef during what we’re generously calling her and Prince Harry’s “faux-royal tour” down under—and let’s just say the reception is frostier than a walk-in freezer. According to sources, Meghan decided to grace the cooking competition with her presence, presumably to chat with contestants about their culinary dreams while looking effortlessly chic in some designer outfit.
But here’s where it gets absolutely delicious: fans are already organizing a boycott before the episode even airs, with social media absolutely roasting the idea that a former actress who plays a lawyer on TV should be dispensing cooking advice. One particularly savage commenter wrote, “She’s not a chef, she’s not a judge, she’s just… there,” and honestly, we can’t stop laughing.
The backlash is REAL, darling. Viewers are questioning whether MasterChef Australia lost the plot by inviting a celebrity with zero culinary credentials to the judging panel. Some are calling it a desperate ratings grab, while others are suggesting the show jumped the shark faster than you can say “Megxit.”
What’s particularly spicy is the timing of this appearance during their Australian visit. Harry and Meghan have been somewhat quiet on the public appearance front lately, so this move feels like they’re desperately trying to stay relevant in the celebrity circuit. And apparently, they thought a cooking show was the perfect vehicle for that comeback.
The Suits alum has been involved in various culinary projects before—she’s written about food and even had a lifestyle blog back in the day—but that’s hardly the same as having actual expertise in professional cooking. Fans aren’t buying the narrative, and they’re making their voices heard loud and clear online.
Whether MasterChef Australia stands by this casting choice or quietly edits around Meghan’s segments remains to be seen. Either way, this episode is already the most talked-about thing she’s done in months. So we guess mission accomplished, right?
What do you think? A) The appearance is harmless fun and people are overreacting B) Meghan should stick to acting and leave cooking to the professionals