Dame Prue Leith Serves Up a No-Nonsense Verdict on Meghan Markle’s Netflix Cooking Show
Some people don’t need gimmicks, over-the-top theatrics, or desperate attempts to stay in the spotlight. They simply let their talent, experience, and sharp wit** do the talking. Enter Dame Prue Leith**, a woman known for her impeccable culinary skills and no-nonsense attitude. And this week, she made her feelings about **Meghan Markle’s new Netflix cooking show** as clear as a perfectly tempered chocolate glaze—she’s not interested. Not even a spoonful.
During an appearance on **Good Morning Britain**, where she was supposed to be promoting her own show, **Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen**, the conversation took an unexpected yet highly entertaining turn. Host **Rob Rinder** couldn’t resist asking if she had watched **"Meghan, With Love"**—the **Duchess of Sussex’s** latest foray into the lifestyle space. **Prue’s response? Straight to the point.
“No,” she said bluntly. **“I’ve only read about it, but I honestly wouldn’t watch it. I’m not a Meghan Markle fan.”
Her words landed with the weight of a perfectly baked fruitcake. The female host gasped in what can only be described as **utter horror**, as if Prue had just confessed to **kicking puppies for fun.
Why not watch the show? The host pressed on, as though **not worshipping at the altar of Meghan Markle** was some sort of social faux pas. But **Prue Leith, ever the composed and classy dame**, didn’t buckle under pressure. Instead, she delivered a masterfully **measured critique**, wrapped in her signature charm.
**“I just think there’s more to life than how you look and how your friends think of you.”**
And just like that, Prue articulated what **half the world has been thinking**—Meghan Markle’s **Netflix cooking show** isn’t really about **cooking** at all. It’s yet another **shallow, self-indulgent branding exercise**, where the main ingredient **isn’t flour, butter, or technique—it’s Meghan herself**.
Because let’s be honest—this isn’t about **sharing culinary expertise**. It’s about making sure every shot is perfectly **curated**, every flower garnish **delicately placed**, and every frame carefully constructed to present **an image of effortless perfection**.
Meanwhile, **real chefs**—like Prue—who have built their careers on **skill, dedication, and actual culinary knowledge** are left rolling their eyes. Or, in this case, **not even bothering to watch**.
And let’s not even get started on **Meghan’s fashion choices** in the kitchen. One keen-eyed observer pointed out that her attire—**a folded sweater draped over a blouse**—is as out of touch as her **understanding of real hospitality**.
Because **who on earth wears a sweater over a blouse while cooking?** Certainly not anyone who actually spends time in a real kitchen. And let’s talk about the **hair**. Anyone who’s ever **set foot in a professional kitchen** knows that rule number one—**before knife safety, before plating, before presentation—is keeping your hair out of the food**.
Yet, here we are.
In the end, **Prue Leith didn’t need to be nasty or dramatic**. She didn’t have to **raise her voice or make a spectacle**. She simply **spoke her mind with grace, humor, and just the right amount of seasoning**.
And in doing so, she delivered the **perfect response** to Meghan Markle’s latest **attempt at reinvention—a polite but firm no, thank you.
