Meghan Markle's latest attempt at reinventing herself as a lifestyle guru is about to face a harsh reality check, courtesy of the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
The infamous Hollywood satirists are reportedly working on a new special, and Meghan is at the center of their comedic crosshairs. Following their widely discussed "Worldwide Privacy Tour" episode, which poked fun at Meghan and Prince Harry's media antics, South Park is preparing to take another jab—this time, at Meghan's Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan. The project, which aims to showcase her hosting and entertaining skills, has already been met with more skepticism than excitement.
The eight-part Netflix series is being positioned as Meghan’s grand return to the spotlight, a modernized take on her former blog The Tig. It promises to share her insights on everything from folding napkins to arranging charcuterie boards, as if the world had been holding its breath for her advice. Unfortunately for Meghan, early test screenings have been disastrous. Reports indicate that audiences found the show uninspired, predictable, and lacking the authenticity it claims to promote. For Netflix, which once considered its deal with the Sussexes a golden investment, this latest project has become a headache. Executives are now scrambling as the backlash grows and delays mount.
Sensing an opportunity for sharp satire, Parker and Stone are crafting a sequel to The Pandaverse, an episode that mocked Hollywood’s obsession with forced diversity and performative activism. This new special will reportedly portray Meghan Markle as an oversized, towering figure looming over other celebrities—a not-so-subtle critique of self-important Hollywood activists. She won’t be the only target; the episode is also expected to roast Rachel Zegler, Mindy Kaling, and other celebrities who have been criticized for their controversial statements or behavior. The overarching theme centers on the increasing desperation of celebrities to remain relevant while simultaneously presenting themselves as champions of social justice.
The creators of South Park are particularly interested in the way Hollywood leans into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives—not as genuine efforts for change, but as marketing strategies. Meghan, who has a history of aligning herself with whichever social issue is trending, is an ideal subject for their satire. Her recent reemergence on Instagram and the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, have already been met with skepticism. The brand, which is said to sell jams, honey, and olive oil, has been plagued by delays, leading many to question whether it will ever materialize or if it’s just another overhyped project doomed to fail. Royal expert Tom Quinn even noted that Meghan was deeply upset and stressed when people began ridiculing her attempts at building a domestic empire online.
With South Park's latest special scheduled to air in August 2025, Meghan Markle’s public image is about to take another hit. While she may have control over the narrative in her curated Netflix productions, she won’t have that same luxury when Parker and Stone unleash their unfiltered, no-holds-barred humor. Given South Park's track record of mercilessly skewering public figures, this could be yet another moment of embarrassment for the Duchess of Sussex.
