Meghan Markle’s controversial guest judge appearance on ‘MasterChef Australia’ has drawn harsh criticism from viewers after an extended preview of the episode aired. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, filmed the episode in April while on a tour of Australia with Prince Harry. The subsequent footage prompted widespread mockery from online critics who branded her performance “awkward” and inauthentic.
Meghan Markle’s appearance as a guest judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’ sparked criticism online, with viewers sharing mixed reactions to her television return.Image credit (Instagram)
Critics respond to Meghan Markle’s footage
After the video was posted on social media platforms, viewers and critics offered scathing assessments of Markle’s performance. Commenters highlighted what they perceived as inauthenticity and discomfort in her on-camera presence.“She is so awkward. Every facial expression is so cringey it’s hard to stomach,” one critic wrote.
One social media user criticised Meghan Markle’s ‘MasterChef Australia’ appearance, describing her on-screen mannerisms as “awkward” and “cringey.”Image credit (Instagram)
Another viewer added, “Not even an ounce of authenticity detected.”
Another viewer claimed Meghan Markle’s guest judge appearance lacked authenticity, saying they couldn’t detect “an ounce of authenticity.”Image credit (reddit)
While a third commenter questioned the alignment between Markle’s stated values and her public persona, asking: “Sense of humor? Love language? Nurturing? When have any of these things ever been associated with Meghan?”
A commenter questioned whether Meghan Markle’s remarks about humour, nurturing and connection matched her public persona.Image credit (reddit)
Additional criticism focused on her perceived effort to present herself as relatable. “Phoney, smug, smarmy, and trying hard to act – badly – relatable,” one user critiqued, summarising a broader sentiment among viewers who found her guest judge appearance unconvincing and inconsistent with her established public image.
One online critic described Meghan Markle’s guest judge appearance as “phoney” and “trying hard to act relatable,” as reactions to the episode continued online.Image credit (reddit)
Meghan Markle’s role on the cooking show
The outlet reported that the cooking competition show released the first substantial footage of the former actress stepping into her guest judge role, showcasing her interactions with contestants and confessional remarks made during the taping.
Meghan Markle’s advice to contestants
During her appearance, Markle offered guidance to competing home cooks about managing kitchen pressure. “There is a lot of pressure in the kitchen. I don’t like to cook that way. I like to cook in a really relaxed fashion. So all I can say to the competitors is to just remember to have fun, to keep a sense of humour about it, and to cook from the heart,” she said while wearing a black blouse, her brunette hair styled long and wavy.
During her guest appearance, Meghan Markle described cooking as her “love language” and said preparing meals is how she expresses care for family and friends.Image credit (Instagram)
Edible flowers and signature items
The episode harked back to Markle’s previous lifestyle television series, as producers highlighted what they described as her “signature items” available to contestants in the pantry. When shown fresh edible flowers, Markle expressed enthusiasm. “Edible flowers. Love that!” she noted, drawing parallels to the dried flower petals she had famously incorporated into nearly every dish during her earlier television work.A voiceover during the segment reinforced this connection to her past television appearances. “A wise contestant might include them, as Meghan often did on her show,” the narrator stated, as clips from her former series flashed on screen, showing Markle sprinkling dried petals over various foods including fruit platters arranged in decorative patterns.
Meghan Markle’s ‘love language’ commentary
In another confessional segment, Markle employed what observers noted as familiar rhetorical patterns from her previous work. “Food and cooking to me is really a love language. I think it’s such a great way to connect. It’s something that can feel sentimental and meaningful, and it’s how I show my nurturing for my friends, family, my kids,” she stated, using terminology consistent with language she had employed in her earlier series.The mixed reception of her ‘MasterChef Australia’ appearance reflects ongoing public scrutiny of Markle’s television and media endeavours since her transition from acting to public-facing work in the royal sphere and beyond.
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