Meghan Markle's foray into the culinary world has been a topic of intense speculation and widespread gossip.
However, recent developments have dished out a serving of failure, garnished with a side of embarrassment. According to insiders, Meghan's much-anticipated cooking show was abruptly canceled by Netflix before a single episode could even be filmed. The reasons behind this decision appear to be a perfect storm of overconfidence, dismal ratings from past projects, and a stroke of bad luck.
It seems that Meghan's cooking show was doomed from the start due to a significant lack of interest from celebrity chefs, who were reportedly reluctant to associate their brands with her. In a surprising twist, not a single well-known chef was willing to participate in the show. Netflix, in a last-ditch effort to salvage the project, reportedly offered a substantial sum to lifestyle icon Martha Stewart to appear as a guest star. However, Stewart declined the offer, allegedly citing Meghan's reputation for being difficult and arrogant as reasons for her refusal.
Martha Stewart's decision to distance herself from Meghan's project is particularly telling. When a legendary figure like Stewart, who has built a successful lifestyle brand and amassed a fortune as a self-made billionaire, opts out, it's a clear indication that the situation is dire. The cancellation of the show seemed almost inevitable, especially given the tepid reception of Meghan and Prince Harry's previous documentary, which failed to impress viewers and garnered disappointing ratings. It is evident that Netflix was unwilling to invest further in a project that appeared destined to flop.
Just last month, it was reported that Meghan had completed filming for a cooking and lifestyle show. According to a source in Hollywood, the filming had gone smoothly, and the project was "in the can." However, the reality of the situation appears to be far less rosy than the optimistic spin being put out. If the latest rumors are to be believed, this is yet another instance of Meghan indulging in self-delusion. There have been whispers about Sony being involved and Netflix potentially having the first right of refusal, suggesting that the streaming giant might have simply decided to pass on the project. The idea that Meghan may have been filming a pilot to shop around to other networks is particularly amusing, given her track record of desperate manifesting and relentless self-promotion. Her cooking show seems to be on its way to becoming a tabloid legend—another chapter in the ongoing saga of her controversial endeavors.
Adding a touch of poetic justice to this narrative, Martha Stewart has been living her best life in Paris, enjoying the company of Snoop Dogg, racking up Instagram clicks, and basking in the glamorous lifestyle she has built. The fact that Stewart wouldn't even consider Meghan's show is a testament to her own high standards. The Latin proverb "Aquila non capit muscas"—which translates to "An eagle does not catch flies"—seems particularly fitting here. Stewart, who has built an empire and a lifestyle brand from the ground up, clearly has no need to associate with Meghan Markle, especially when she is already soaring with the likes of Snoop Dogg. Even the media scrutiny over Stewart's plastic surgery is apparently viewed more favorably than Meghan's attempts at reinvention.
The truth is, Meghan's cooking show has become a public relations disaster. Her repeated attempts to collaborate with high-profile chefs have been marred by a lack of credibility, resulting in numerous rejections. It's no wonder that the project has been shelved. Meghan's efforts to attract celebrity chefs and secure a successful show have been stymied by her diminishing influence and the constant refusals she has encountered. In the end, Meghan Markle's cooking show is shaping up to be a textbook example of how not to launch a celebrity-driven project. A mix of arrogance, poor planning, and a hefty dose of wishful thinking has led to a show that, thankfully, never made it past the starting line. As Meghan continues to grapple with her image and public perception, it has become evident that her culinary ambitions are just another misstep in a series of failed ventures.
