On a sweltering summer day in New York City, the temperature wasn't the only thing reaching new heights on the set of Live with Kelly and Mark.
During an energetic grilling segment, hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos decided to turn up the heat, but not from the grill. Instead, they ignited a lively discussion that had everyone talking. The sparks flew when the dynamic duo set their sights on Meghan Markle and her new cooking show, The Royal Table. It was clear Ripa and Consuelos had been saving up some choice words about Meghan's culinary prowess and were eager to dish them out.
"So Meghan thinks she can cook, huh?" Ripa teased with a mischievous grin as the camera panned over sizzling grilled meats and vegetables. Consuelos quickly joined in, adding, "I mean, she married into the Royal Family—do they even let her near the Royal kitchens? I have a feeling her idea of a five-course meal is still just takeout from Uber Eats."
The audience burst into laughter, but Ripa was just getting started. "And let's not forget the time she tried to make that lemon cake for Archie's birthday," she continued. "I heard it turned out more like a lemon brick." Consuelos shook his head in mock disapproval. "Tsk, tsk, Meghan. If you can't even bake a decent birthday cake, how can we trust you with the grill? This is serious business, you know."
Ripa nodded emphatically. "Exactly. Grilling is an art form, and it takes years of practice to master it. I have a feeling Meghan would end up burning everything to a crisp." The crowd roared in approval as Ripa and Consuelos continued their playful roast of Meghan's culinary credentials. "Remember that time she tried to make homemade pasta?" Consuelos chuckled. "I heard it turned out more like Play-Doh than pappardelle." Ripa let out an exaggerated sigh. "Oh, Meghan, Meghan, Meghan. When will you learn? The royal family has chefs for a reason. Maybe you should just stick to, I don't know, picking out tablecloths or something."
The audience erupted into applause and laughter, clearly enjoying the hosts' unapologetic critique of Meghan's cooking skills. Ripa and Consuelos were clearly relishing the chance to poke fun at Meghan's perceived shortcomings in the kitchen. Just when it seemed the grilling couldn't get any hotter, Ripa delivered a final zinger. "You know, I heard Meghan once tried to make Beef Wellington for the Queen. Can you imagine? Talk about a culinary catastrophe."
Consuelos whistled low in mock sympathy. "Ouch, trying to impress the Queen with your cooking—that's bold. Meghan, too bad your skills are more Hamburger Helper than haute cuisine." The audience erupted into raucous applause, and Ripa and Consuelos basked in the glory of their verbal smackdown. Their infectious enthusiasm had the crowd eating out of their hands.
As the segment drew to a close, Ripa and Consuelos couldn't resist one last jab. "You know, Meghan, if this whole Duchess thing doesn't work out, maybe you could try your hand at being a food critic instead," Ripa suggested with a wink. "Lord knows you've certainly got a, shall we say, unique perspective on what good food should taste like." Consuelos nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I’m sure you'd be a hit, although I have a feeling your reviews would be a bit spicier than most."
The audience erupted into laughter and applause once more, and Ripa and Consuelos exchanged a triumphant high-five. It was clear they had thoroughly enjoyed their opportunity to roast the Duchess of Sussex with their signature flair and charisma. As the camera stopped rolling, Ripa couldn't resist one final parting shot. "Oh, and Meghan, if you ever need any grilling tips, you know where to find us," she said with a wink. Consuelos added, "Yeah, just don't try to put any of those royal touches on it, okay? Keep it simple and, for the love of all things edible, don’t try to reinvent the wheel."
The audience laughed once again, and it was evident that Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos had left a lasting impression on the culinary world—or at least on Meghan Markle's reputation as a chef. As the segment wrapped up, the hosts basked in the glow of their fiery critique, confident that their performance would spark conversations for weeks to come. After all, when it comes to grilling and roasting, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are the undisputed masters.
