A passionate American host has launched a scathing critique of Meghan Markle's latest venture, branding her new lifestyle brand as fraudulent.
Just this month, Meghan introduced the American Riviera Orchard through a captivating video shared on Instagram. The footage showcased Meghan's culinary skills in a charming kitchen adorned with elegant white and pink floral arrangements. The primary focus of the brand is on creating and selling various products, including jams, which will complement Meghan's forthcoming cooking series for Netflix under the American Riviera Orchard trademark.
In addition to kitchenware and recipe collections, an extensive range of goods is slated for production. However, American host and commentator Meghan Kelly has vehemently attacked Meghan's new lifestyle brand. Speaking on the Paul Murray Live show on Sky News Australia, Kelly expressed disbelief and skepticism, stating, "This new lifestyle brand, you bake? I don't believe any of that. I don't get it, and I don't think people are going to be attracted to her brand. It's all because it's fake. At least Martha Stewart knows how to cook and set a beautiful table. What is Meghan Markle's qualification to do any of this? This is all a fraud."
Reports from Heat Magazine indicate that Meghan remains steadfast behind her project, enlisting the support of influential allies to ensure its success. However, skepticism about the direction of Meghan's brand has been expressed by various quarters. The Standard pondered whether it might be capitalizing on outdated stereotypes of womanhood, highlighting concerns about perpetuating traditional gender roles. Comparisons to Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness empire were drawn by The Times, labeling American Riviera Orchard as a sanitized version of Goop.
A public relations expert cautioned against potential hypocrisy, stating, "You can't one minute be championing the underprivileged and then the next minute be standing in your luxury kitchen selling luxury homemade products." Meghan, however, proudly stands by her brand, recognizing that criticism comes with the territory. A source close to her revealed, "She's adamant that she's no fake. She's insulted that it's now being used as a stick to beat her with." Despite setbacks, Meghan remains focused on making the project a huge success.
Following a tumultuous year for the Sussexes, marked by various challenges, including the abrupt termination of their multi-million dollar podcast deal with Spotify, characterized by Spotify executive Bill Simmons as "effing grifters," the couple encountered further setbacks. Subsequently dubbed as one of Tinseltown's biggest losers by The Hollywood Reporter, Meghan and Harry strive to overcome these challenges and establish their new endeavors.
