Meghan Markle's culinary ambitions have sparked significant speculation and gossip, but recent developments have served up a dish of failure garnished with embarrassment.
According to sources, Meghan's much-anticipated cooking show was abruptly canceled by Netflix before a single episode had even been filmed. If you're curious about the reasons behind this decision, the answer lies in a perfect storm of arrogance, poor ratings, and a touch of bad luck.
The show's failure to launch can be attributed to a severe case of celebrity aversion. Notably, no renowned chef was willing to align their brand with Meghan Markle. In a last-ditch effort to salvage the project, Netflix reportedly offered a substantial sum to Martha Stewart to appear as a guest star. However, Stewart declined the offer outright, citing Meghan's well-known reputation for being difficult and arrogant. Stewart's choice to avoid Meghan’s project is particularly revealing. When a legendary figure like Martha Stewart, who has built a successful lifestyle brand and is a self-made billionaire, opts out, it underscores the gravity of the situation.
The demise of the show seemed almost inevitable, especially given the lackluster reception of Meghan and Harry's previous documentary, which flopped in the ratings. Netflix clearly wasn't inclined to invest further in a project that appeared destined for failure. Recent reports suggested that Meghan had completed filming for a cooking and lifestyle show, with a Hollywood source claiming that everything went smoothly and the footage was in the can. However, the reality appears to be far from this optimistic portrayal.
If recent rumors are to be believed, the supposed involvement of Sony and Netflix’s potential first right of refusal might simply have led the streaming giant to decline the project. The idea that Meghan was filming a pilot to shop around is somewhat amusing, especially considering her history of desperate self-promotion and constant manifesting. It seems her show has become a tabloid legend, further fueling skepticism about her ventures.
Adding a touch of poetic justice to the saga, Martha Stewart has been enjoying a glamorous life in Paris with Snoop Dogg, capturing Instagram moments and relishing her success. The fact that Stewart wouldn’t even consider Meghan’s show underscores her own high standards. The Latin proverb "Aquila non captat muscas" (an eagle does not catch flies) seems particularly apt here. Martha Stewart, who is already soaring with the likes of Snoop Dogg, has no need to associate with Meghan Markle.
Stewart, having built an empire and lifestyle brand from scratch, clearly does not want the hassle of working with someone whose credibility is rapidly declining. Even Stewart’s own plastic surgery, often scrutinized by the media, seems more successful compared to Meghan’s attempts at reinvention. The truth is that Meghan’s cooking show has turned into a public relations fiasco, marred by failed attempts to collaborate with high-profile chefs and a lack of credibility.
In the end, Meghan Markle's cooking show stands as a case study in how not to launch a celebrity project. The combination of arrogance, poor planning, and a touch of delusional manifesting 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’s clear that her culinary aspirations are just another failed adventure in a series of missteps.
