In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle’s much-anticipated cooking show on Netflix has been abruptly canceled.
The decision comes amid reports of her struggles to find a chef willing to collaborate, with culinary legend Martha Stewart reportedly declining the opportunity to be a guest chef.
This latest setback raises questions about Markle’s ability to maintain professional relationships within the industry.
Sources close to the production have suggested that Markle’s difficult demeanor may have driven away potential talent.
World-class chefs, who are typically eager to participate in high-profile projects, appear to be steering clear of Markle’s culinary venture.
The show was originally designed to blend cooking, gardening, and entertaining, but it seems that Markle’s discomfort in the kitchen and her tendency to micromanage have led to significant challenges.
Interestingly, there have been whispers that Prince Harry’s recent success in screen tests could have prompted Markle to pull the plug on her show.
The idea of shifting the spotlight to Harry may have been too much for her to handle, leading to the cancellation.
This isn’t the first time Markle has faced hurdles in her professional endeavors.
Her previous deal with Spotify ended in controversy, with Bill Simmons labeling her and Harry as “scammers.”
Following the Spotify fiasco, Markle attempted to partner with Audible but ultimately chose to work with Lemonada Media, a relatively lesser-known entity.
While this move initially seemed promising, it quickly turned sour when Markle claimed she was too busy filming her cooking series to fulfill her obligations to Lemonada.
Consequently, her commitments have been pushed back to 2025, raising eyebrows about her reliability.
Given Markle’s track record of underwhelming outcomes, it’s doubtful that Lemonada would offer her an upfront payment.
Instead, they likely opted for a pay-as-you-go model, a cautious approach considering her past failures.
Once again, Markle’s penchant for over-promising while under-delivering has surfaced, leaving another organization to grapple with the fallout.
Critics argue that Markle’s belief in her own star power is misguided.
The reality of building a brand and producing content requires hard work and dedication—qualities that Markle seems reluctant to embrace.
Reports suggest that even as she began working on the cooking show, she was not filming at her Montecito residence but rather at a location that included a cannabis farm, raising further questions about her commitment to the project.
Despite her ambitious plans, the cooking show appears doomed from the outset.
Markle has a history of announcing grand projects that never materialize, such as her advocacy for parental leave and the ill-fated 40 by 40 mentoring initiative.
Her attempts to cross-promote her American Riviera Orchard brand through the cooking show seem futile, especially since the brand lacks a CEO, launch date, or tangible products.
Currently, the brand exists only on Instagram, showcasing a handful of jars of jam and lemons, but little else.
Without a solid product line to promote, the cooking show would lack any real substance, making it easy for Netflix executives to decide against continuing with it.
They are likely to see no value in backing a project tied to a non-existent brand.
Markle’s cooking show, which promised a blend of culinary delights and lifestyle tips, now stands as a testament to her ongoing struggles in the entertainment industry.
With her history of lofty claims and minimal follow-through, it seems increasingly unlikely that this show will ever see the light of day.
As the dust settles, it becomes clear that Markle’s approach to her projects may need a significant overhaul.
