Meghan Markle’s Latest Netflix Project Faces Major Setback After Harsh Criticism from Top Chefs
Meghan Markle’s latest attempt at a comeback has hit a major roadblock as Netflix has reportedly pulled the trailer for her upcoming project, *With Love, Meghan*. The decision comes after a wave of backlash from award-winning chefs, who harshly criticized the show.
The series was meant to be Meghan’s grand return to Netflix following the fallout from her failed Spotify deal. However, it has been met with widespread ridicule, with some of the most respected names in the culinary world—including James Beard award-winning chefs—dismissing it as “trash.”
Netflix had initially hoped that Meghan’s new show—supposedly focused on food, cooking, and personal storytelling—would appeal to a fresh audience and help repair her public image. But from the moment the trailer was released, it was bombarded with criticism. Instead of showcasing genuine culinary expertise or cultural depth, Meghan reportedly delivered a shallow, self-indulgent narrative filled with overly scripted storytelling and unrealistic portrayals of food.
Chefs, critics, and viewers alike slammed the show for being out of touch and lacking real culinary substance. The James Beard Foundation, a highly respected organization that honors excellence in the food industry, played a key role in the backlash. Several of its award-winning chefs openly mocked the project, questioning Meghan’s credibility in the culinary world.
“This isn’t a cooking show—it’s a vanity project,” one critic reportedly stated, while others dismissed it as “Hollywood fluff” with no real connection to authentic cooking. Some of the harshest reviews even compared it to a celebrity lifestyle vlog pretending to be a food series, rather than a meaningful exploration of cuisine.
The controversy quickly became a nightmare for Netflix, which has already faced challenges in justifying its partnership with Meghan and Prince Harry. After the lukewarm reception of their previous projects—including the *Harry & Meghan* docuseries and the underwhelming response to *Live to Lead*—executives were desperate for this new series to succeed. However, with the trailer receiving overwhelmingly negative feedback, Netflix was left with no choice but to quietly remove it before further damage was done.
This marks yet another setback for Meghan Markle, who has struggled to establish a successful career outside of the royal family. Her attempts to position herself as a Hollywood power player have repeatedly fallen flat, and many industry insiders now view her as more of a liability than an asset.
The cancellation of her trailer is a significant blow, especially in the culinary world—an industry known for celebrating authenticity, diversity, and storytelling. If Meghan hoped to reinvent herself through food, this latest misstep suggests she may need to rethink her approach entirely.
