Is Hollywood where bad ideas go to die? Apparently not, because Meghan Markle’s career refuses to. Just when you thought Netflix had reached the bottom of the barrel, they managed to dig deeper with *With Love, Meghan*—a cooking show so painfully dull it makes watching paint dry seem exhilarating. And who better to tear it apart than the king of satire himself, Ricky Gervais?
If anyone knows how to roast self-important celebrities, it’s Ricky. Who could forget the 2020 Golden Globes, when he unapologetically torched Hollywood’s hypocrisy, leaving A-listers shifting uncomfortably in their designer tuxedos? Now, in a move that surprises no one, Meghan Markle has found herself in Ricky’s comedic crosshairs, all thanks to her latest Netflix disaster.
So, what does the British comedian think of *With Love, Meghan*? Let’s just say he didn’t mince words. Ricky reportedly ridiculed the show as the epitome of creative bankruptcy, mocking how its grand culinary experience consists of Meghan opening a bag of organic pretzels and pouring them into a decorative glass jar. Riveting television, indeed.
In their infinite wisdom, Netflix executives believed that giving Meghan yet another platform to showcase her supposed relatability was a brilliant idea. The outcome? A series where Meghan partakes in such thrilling activities as stirring soup, nodding thoughtfully at vegetables, and—wait for it—sipping tea. Groundbreaking content, truly. If you’ve ever wanted to watch someone pretend to enjoy boiling water for nearly an hour, congratulations—Netflix has you covered.
And the audience response? Well, let’s just say it’s been *less than enthusiastic*. Reports indicate that test screenings were a complete disaster, with viewers describing the experience as “unbearably cringe,” “painfully inauthentic,” and “a masterclass in how *not* to make television.” When Ricky Gervais heard about the ratings flop, he allegedly quipped, “Hollywood still doesn’t get it, do they? People don’t want to watch Meghan Markle pretend to be interesting.”
Honestly, he’s spot on. This is the same woman who stepped away from royal life citing privacy concerns, only to turn around and desperately chase public attention through a string of increasingly questionable projects. First, it was the tell-all interview. Then, the podcast no one asked for. And now, a cooking show where she spends more time waxing poetic about parsley than actually cooking.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Netflix executives are reportedly in panic mode. Half the board still clings to the delusion that Meghan is a ratings magnet, while the other half is wondering if they can expense therapy sessions to cope with their buyer’s remorse. It’s being described as a total mess, and honestly, who’s surprised?
But the real kicker? Ricky’s final punchline: *A second season where Meghan microwaves leftovers.* Ouch.
At the end of the day, Ricky Gervais has once again done what he does best—calling out Hollywood’s absurdity in a way that has everyone (except Netflix executives) laughing. The real question now is: Will Netflix finally learn its lesson?
Probably not.
