The Tuesday episode of The Gutfeld Show on January 7th offered a particularly memorable moment of comedy, delivering biting commentary with a royal twist.
Around the 43-minute mark, the humor gods graced viewers with a fresh dose of satire, and the target was none other than Meghan Markle’s newest venture—a cooking show. Yes, Meghan Markle, who once billed herself as a champion of change, a feminist icon, and a humanitarian force, has now turned her attention to preparing hummus. The irony was rich, and Tyrus, the towering comedic presence on the panel, had everyone laughing with his prediction that Meghan’s beekeeping segment would likely feature a body double.
The joke perfectly captured the spectacle of watching a show designed for authenticity while secretly wondering if the star has outsourced her relatability. The concept teeters on the edge of satire, highlighting a modern obsession with curated perfection.
Kat Timpf, known for her razor-sharp wit, delivered a hilariously brutal take of her own. Despite her pregnant state, she spared no punches, noting that no matter how many times Meghan misses the mark, she continues to land fresh opportunities. “It’s like watching someone with a safety net spun from gold thread,” Kat remarked, emphasizing the privilege that cushions Meghan’s every move. With biting sarcasm, she painted a vivid picture of a world where risk and consequence are foreign concepts. Instead of taking bold, rebellious risks like getting “drunk and slapping a cam guy,” Meghan opts for putting together appetizer platters and calling it empowerment. The audience could practically hear the collective laughter as Kat’s commentary nailed the sheer incongruity of the situation.
Greg Gutfeld, the show’s namesake and provocateur-in-chief, kept the momentum going with a deadpan quip about Meghan cutting off her husband’s manhood—metaphorically, of course. It was another classic Gutfeld moment, his humor sharp, irreverent, and unapologetically edgy. The jokes landed with a mix of groans and laughter that defined the show’s signature style.
The anticipation surrounding With Love, Meghan, set to premiere on January 15th, had already ignited fiery critiques even before the first episode aired. Kathleen Stock, a British philosopher, succinctly captured the contradiction of Meghan’s image in a column for The Times. She asked the scathing question: Has there ever been a public figure more obsessed with controlling her presentation while claiming to embody authenticity? The trailer for the cooking show, laden with rustic charm and calculated warmth, didn’t help matters. In one scene, Prince Harry casually pops in for what’s clearly a rehearsed moment of affection, sending a cringe-worthy wave through viewers worldwide. The performance of intimacy, rather than intimacy itself, made the entire setup feel painfully contrived.
Meghan’s promotional Instagram post further cemented the perception that this show is more about cashing in on fame than sharing culinary passion. Her impeccably arranged flowers and neatly frosted cakes seemed less like joyful kitchen chaos and more like a magazine spread come to life. But why not lean into the spectacle? When cameras are rolling, why not bake a batch of cookies and arrange some artisanal cheese for the perfect social media snapshot?
Critics were quick to draw comparisons between Meghan’s new persona and that of a traditional housewife archetype, branding her latest reinvention as a sharp pivot from her feminist past. The Times coined the nickname “Meghan the Trap Wife,” portraying her as someone who has embraced domesticity with a picture-perfect apron tied neatly around her empowered waist. The juxtaposition of this aesthetic with her earlier rhetoric about smashing societal norms is striking, and even the most forgiving viewers are left wondering where the real Meghan ends and the performance begins.
Meanwhile, The Independent added a scalding critique, likening the show’s trailer to a spiritual sequel to Get Out, a biting commentary on the unnerving balance between authenticity and artifice. The show’s overly polished, overly curated vibe has sparked a mix of amusement, confusion, and second-hand embarrassment. Audiences can’t decide whether they’re watching earnest homemaking or an elaborate satire of the very traditions Meghan once rejected.
With its premiere on the horizon, Meghan Markle’s cooking show has already proven to be one of the most polarizing and intriguing spectacles of the year. A former royal who fought to rewrite the rules of tradition now serves up platters of domestic bliss for public consumption. It’s an irony so delicious, you couldn’t make it up if you tried. Whether the show inspires laughter, cringing, or a little bit of both, it promises to be a cultural moment that no one can ignore.
