Meghan Markle's Unappetising Recipe Sparks Online Backlash!
The Duchess of Sussex Under Fire for Lackluster Netflix Show and Wine Launch
In a shocking turn of events, Meghan Markle, the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex, has faced backlash on social media after sharing an update about the second season of her Netflix show "With Love, Meghan". The post, which featured a picture of crisps frying in a pan with the caption "New season of With Love, Meghan August 26 on @netflix", sparked outrage among fans and critics alike.
The photo, which was shared on Instagram yesterday, showed the Duchess's culinary skills at work - or so it seemed. The image quickly went viral, with many users commenting on the appearance of the crisps, which looked alarmingly undercooked. One user quipped, "Those are chips? Would never have guessed." Another wrote, "This isn't new, exciting, or inventive. I tried making chips with my kids 30 years ago."
The backlash didn't stop there. Another critic chimed in, saying, "Beige. Not even healthy enough to be beige actually. Not appetizing." The comments continued to pour in, with many users questioning the Duchess's cooking skills and wondering if she was trying to pass off store-bought snacks as homemade.
But the drama doesn't stop there. In a separate post on her Instagram account, Meghan shared a photo of her 2024 Napa Valley Rosé wine, which is still available for purchase on her lifestyle brand As Ever's website - over two weeks after its initial launch. The Duchess had previously touted her rosé as a summer essential, but it seems that the wine has failed to sell out like its predecessor did in July.
The post, which featured a beautifully styled shot of the wine being poured into a glass, was met with skepticism by fans and critics alike. One user wrote, "I get it, they're still cooking and not yet browned, but potato chips? I think we ALL can make potato chips. Is this & pasta the extent of her cooking skills?" Another critic quipped, "Cheers to summer's final sips... of mediocre wine."
The controversy surrounding Meghan's Netflix show and wine launch comes as the couple's deal with the streaming giant is set to expire later this year. According to sources close to the matter, Harry and Meghan will be signing a new "first-look" deal with Netflix, which will give the company first dibs on their future projects - but no obligation to bankroll them.
Leading publicist Mark Borkowski told The Scholarly Note that the move is a clear sign of Netflix's willingness to trim fat in the industry. "They've shot the golden goose of 2020," he said. "More of a 'we'll call you' than 'here's the chequebook.' It's a first-look deal, which means Netflix gets first dibs but no obligation to bankroll every semi-royal whim."
The news comes as the Sussexes' Netflix projects continue to receive lukewarm reception from audiences. Their documentary "Harry & Meghan" was a huge success when it debuted in December 2022, but their lifestyle show "With Love, Meghan" failed to break into Netflix's top ten programs - ranking at number 383 for 2025 so far with just 5.3 million viewers.
The Duchess and her husband Prince Harry will be working on several new projects under their Archewell Productions banner, including a documentary about orphaned children in Uganda and an adaptation of the romantic novel "Meet Me At The Lake". But with Netflix's reduced investment in their projects, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to continue producing content that resonates with audiences.
As fans and critics alike continue to debate Meghan's culinary skills and wine launch, one thing is clear: the Duchess of Sussex still has a long way to go before she can claim to be a household name in the entertainment industry. But for now, it seems that her Netflix show and wine are more likely to leave viewers feeling underwhelmed than overjoyed.
The Stats:
- 5.3 million viewers for "With Love, Meghan" since its debut in March
- 23.4 million views for "Harry & Meghan" in its first four days of release
- Number 383 ranking for "With Love, Meghan" on Netflix's 2025 list
- $30 per bottle for the Duchess's rosé wine
- $20 shipping cost, plus taxes
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