Meghan Markle, the woman who can’t even make a PB&J without a stylist, has decided to take us on a "culinary adventure." But don’t get too excited—it's not actually her home she’s filming in. In fact, it’s not even close. Instead, she’s filming in a rented $5 million mansion, just a stone’s throw from her actual Montecito pad. But don’t worry, Meghan wants you to believe it’s her cozy little kitchen where she whips up the same recipes you can try at home.
The *Daily Mail* did a little digging into the truth behind the set, and surprise, surprise, the $5 million estate tucked away in a gated community is owned by the fancy Collis family. So much for inviting us into her humble abode, huh? This mansion, complete with avocado trees and lemon groves, is supposed to make us believe she’s just like any regular mom, making dinner for the kids. But let's be honest—this is Meghan’s handpicked space to give off that “relatable” vibe, like she belongs in some avocado-smoothie dream world.
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the show itself. A whole bunch of celebrity chefs could have stepped in to host a cooking show, but no—*we get Meghan*. Yes, the same Meghan Markle who needs a cue card to remember her own children’s names. Why do we have Gordon Ramsay, who could host this show in his sleep, when we’re stuck watching Meghan attempt something that’s as “authentic” as a knockoff designer handbag from a sidewalk vendor? Honestly, who wants to see Meghan Markle slinging pots and pans in a rented mansion? The woman who can’t even boil water without a meltdown. Sure, she might look cute in her $600 pants, but if I wanted to watch someone ruin a perfectly good recipe, I’d just tune in to *Kitchen Nightmares*.
Can you imagine Meghan trying to survive on Gordon Ramsay’s *Kitchen Nightmares*? She’d probably be crying in the corner, demanding Harry kick Ramsay out. Oh, wait—would Harry even be around? Who knows.
You know what’s more authentic than using someone else’s $5 million mansion for a cooking show? Literally anything else. Julia Child didn’t need a mansion to show off her skills. Nigella Lawson didn’t make us believe her kitchen was out of some Beverly Hills fantasy. But here we are, with Meghan in her rented mansion, pretending this is where she’s been cooking her whole life. Selena Gomez, Martha Stewart, Pamela Anderson, and Gordon Ramsay—all filmed in their own kitchens.
The trailer for Meghan’s show was so cringe-worthy, it could’ve been written by an AI. Watching her try to act like the relatable supermom who whips up dinner for the family is like watching a cat try to do ballet. I’m just not buying it. And the cherry on top? Mindy Kaling calls it “one of the most glamorous moments of her life.” Did I miss the part where acting completely out of touch with reality is considered glamorous?
Gordon Ramsay is probably biting his tongue, holding back tears of laughter, imagining Meghan in his kitchen. He’s got better things to do than give advice to someone who thinks cooking is all about flowers and pretending everything is just so “genuine.” But here’s a fun thought: If he ever got to critique her, I’d pay good money to watch him yell, “The chicken is raw!” while Meghan tries not to burst into tears. Now *that* would be must-see TV.
So, what’s the takeaway? Meghan Markle’s cooking show is about as genuine as a knockoff Louis Vuitton bag. It’s as authentic as a paid ad on Instagram. If she really wanted to connect with her audience, maybe she should’ve, I don’t know, cooked at her actual house instead of pretending we all buy into this image she’s trying to sell.
