Is Prince Harry literally incapable of letting his wife have a single moment in the spotlight without making it about himself? Because apparently that’s the vibe we’re getting from his absolutely *cringe* phone call to Meghan Markle during her guest judging stint on MasterChef Australia, and honey, we need to talk about it.
The Duchess of Sussex looked absolutely *stunning* when she stepped into the judge’s chair on Sunday’s episode, ready to critique some seriously impressive culinary creations. But instead of letting Queen Meghan have her moment of glory, Prince Harry decided to call her mid-show. Yes, you read that right. A phone call. During filming. Make it make sense!
According to reports, the couple’s phone conversation was caught on camera and immediately labeled ‘cringe-worthy’ by viewers who couldn’t help but roll their eyes at the interruption. Sources say Harry was checking in on his wife, but darling, that’s what text messages are for! The optics of him literally inserting himself into her professional moment? *Chef’s kiss* of awkwardness.
Meghan handled it with grace, because of course she did—the woman could make getting rejected look elegant. She smiled, took the call briefly, and got right back to business. But social media? Social media went absolutely feral. Fans were divided between those who thought it was ‘sweet’ that he wanted to support her and others who found the whole thing uncomfortably intrusive. One Twitter user wrote, ‘Girl was trying to secure the bag and he’s calling her like she’s running late for dinner.’ Another chimed in, ‘The desperation to be relevant is showing.’
This isn’t the first time the couple has faced criticism for their public displays of togetherness, but this particular moment felt especially tone-deaf. Meghan earned her spot on that judging panel on her own merit—her culinary knowledge, her charisma, her star power. So why does everything they do together feel like it needs to be a joint production?
The timing is also suspect, coming on the heels of several other recent projects that have felt like attempts to stay relevant in the celebrity sphere. But we digress.
What do you think about Prince Harry’s phone call to Meghan during filming? A) It was sweet and supportive, they’re just a couple in love B) It was totally inappropriate and screamed for attention