Meghan Markle has pulled off yet another *masterstroke* in the art of self-promotion, this time by delaying her upcoming Netflix cooking show to focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in California. How thoughtful, right? You know, nothing says “I care” quite like postponing your Netflix series by two months—while making sure the cameras are rolling to capture the heartwarming humanitarian effort.
Originally set to debut on January 15, the show now has a new release date of **March 4**. Now, let's be clear: Meghan’s decision to postpone the show isn’t exactly out of the kindness of her heart. Do we really think she’s sitting there, overcome with genuine empathy for fire victims? The same woman who couldn’t even hold a knife properly on her own cooking show is suddenly supposed to be Mother Teresa?
Meghan thanked her Netflix partners for supporting her "noble" decision. Let’s all pause for a moment to appreciate how gracious she is for postponing a show that was already filmed and edited. It’s not like there’s any drama to make sure the spotlight stays on her, right
Imagine the whirlwind of PR strategists behind this move. How could the show possibly go live while people are distracted by real-life tragedies? Better to re-shoot some scenes, throw in a few heartfelt moments about helping out the people in California, and *boom*, instant rebrand.
But hey, I’m sure the show will come out with the same level of authenticity as that time Meghan sat down with Oprah while her family was facing a real crisis. Remember when Prince Philip was gravely ill, and Meghan didn’t hesitate to air that interview? But now, with wildfires raging? Sure, let’s hit the pause button and rewrite history.
Naturally, the internet has exploded with mixed reactions. Some people are buying the “I’m doing this out of pure goodness” narrative, while others aren’t so easily fooled. One tweet humorously noted, “She doesn’t want to be overshadowed by anything,” while another pointed out, “How is airing this completed program taking their focus? It’s done.” Oh wait, she wasn’t even filming the show in her own house—she was on a rented set. So much for the *authentic* cooking show vibe.
Then there’s the speculation that Netflix might be in on it, too. Some people are guessing that they’re secretly re-shooting episodes to make Meghan look like the ultimate hero. I’m just waiting for an episode where she cooks in a camper surrounded by fire victims, saving the day with every bite. Anything to ensure this show doesn’t flop harder than we all expect it to.
This is the epitome of overcompensation. Meghan’s calculated move to reframe her image from *The Duchess Who Can’t Cook* to *The Duchess Who Cares* is almost laughable. People are absolutely mocking her, with some even calling for Netflix to just pull the plug altogether.
Meghan is a hustler, and she knows the best way to capitalize on this disaster is to milk it for all it’s worth. Fire or no fire, this cooking show was never going to be the game-changer she hoped for. But now, she has the perfect excuse: it’s the fires’ fault. No one will dare criticize her when she’s allegedly thinking of others, right? Well, except for the millions of people who see right through the act.
If you think this will all blow over in March, think again. The show will still be tone-deaf and out of touch, just as it would have been in January. The reality is, people aren’t going to tune in, and no amount of fake humanitarian rebranding will change that. Meghan can delay all she wants, but the show is destined to be the disaster we all saw coming.
