The illusion of flawless perfection surrounding Meghan Markle's latest culinary venture, *With Love, Meghan*, has been ruthlessly dismantled—thanks to Graham Norton’s scathing podcast takedown. The Duchess of Sussex now finds herself at the center of yet another public relations disaster, as Norton’s sharp wit and no-nonsense critique have exposed what many suspect to be an artificial, carefully staged production rather than a heartfelt exploration of cooking.
Norton didn’t just critique the show—he dissected it, piece by piece, calling out its glaring inauthenticity. His primary issue? The complete absence of spontaneity. According to Norton, the show feels more like a meticulously choreographed advertisement than a genuine cooking series.
“The whole thing is just too perfect,” Norton quipped, his tone dripping with skepticism. “The kitchen is pristine, the food is flawlessly plated, and Meghan herself is composed to the point of robotic. Where’s the chaos of real cooking? Where’s the burnt sauce? The over-salted dish? The frantic scrabble to salvage a meal gone wrong?”
This critique has struck a chord with audiences, many of whom had already expressed doubts about the show’s overly polished presentation. Rather than an authentic glimpse into Markle’s kitchen, *With Love, Meghan* increasingly appears to be a carefully controlled image-building exercise.
Adding to the skepticism is the show’s guest list, which Norton suggested was less about showcasing diverse culinary perspectives and more about reinforcing Markle’s personal narrative. “It feels like an echo chamber,” he noted. “A gathering of individuals who are already within Meghan’s inner circle, reinforcing a message that’s been pre-approved.”
This perceived lack of diversity and inclusivity is particularly ironic given the show’s outward branding. Critics argue that rather than inviting everyday home cooks or genuine culinary experts, *With Love, Meghan* has opted for handpicked guests who fit a specific, curated image.
Beyond the questionable guest choices, Norton raised a more fundamental issue: the show’s true purpose. Was it genuinely about sharing a love of cooking, or was it simply another rebranding effort for the Duchess? His analysis leans toward the latter.
“The food feels secondary,” Norton remarked. “A mere prop in a larger performance designed to reinforce Meghan’s public persona.”
Many viewers appear to agree. For years, Markle’s public appearances have been scrutinized for their calculated nature, and this latest endeavor seems to follow the same script. Rather than an organic, passion-driven project, *With Love, Meghan* now risks being seen as yet another manufactured PR attempt.
With Graham Norton’s brutally honest review igniting a firestorm of conversation, the question remains: can Meghan Markle turn things around? Or has *With Love, Meghan* simply reinforced the growing perception that, for the Duchess, authenticity is always just out of reach?
