Dame Leth is a woman who commands respect without resorting to theatrics or desperate attempts for public approval.
She has built her reputation on merit, wielding her sharp wit with the precision of a Michelin-starred chef. This week, she made her stance on Meghan Markle’s new Netflix cooking show as unmistakable as a flawlessly tempered chocolate glaze—she’s not interested, not even for a taste. During her appearance on Good Morning Britain, where she was meant to promote her own culinary series, Leth’s Cotswold Kitchen, the conversation took an unexpected but highly entertaining turn. Host Rob Rinda asked if she had watched Made with Love: Meghan, to which Dame Leth responded with her signature directness. Without hesitation, she stated, “No. I’ve only read about it, but I honestly wouldn’t watch it. I’m not a Meghan Markle fan.” Her words landed with the satisfying weight of a perfectly baked fruitcake.
Her critique didn’t stop there. With effortless candor, she dismissed the show’s focus on surface-level aesthetics, rolling her eyes at the endless preoccupation with skincare routines and perfectly arranged ingredients. At that moment, one of the hosts reacted as if she had just confessed to a love of kicking puppies. The incredulous question followed: “Why not?” as though disliking Meghan Markle was a social transgression. Yet, Dame Leth, ever composed, did not waver under the implied pressure. With poise, she delivered another unfiltered truth: “I just think there’s more to life than how you look and what your friends think of you.”
In saying what many have long suspected, Dame Leth laid bare the essence of Made with Love: Meghan. It’s not about cooking—it’s about branding. The true ingredient isn’t flour or butter but Meghan herself, carefully curating an image of effortless perfection while arranging edible flowers on a plate as if she had pioneered the concept of presentation. Meanwhile, real chefs—people who have spent years honing their craft—are left watching (or, more accurately, not watching) this spectacle unfold.
And then there’s the matter of wardrobe. As one keen observer noted, Meghan’s choice of kitchen attire is as disconnected from reality as her grasp on authentic hospitality. Draping a sweater over a blouse while cooking? Not exactly practical for anyone who spends real time in a kitchen. And the hair—anyone who has ever set foot in a professional culinary environment knows that keeping hair secured is a non-negotiable rule, outranking even knife safety.
In the end, Dame Leth did what she does best: she delivered a masterful critique without resorting to cruelty or unnecessary drama. She didn’t raise her voice, nor did she tear anyone down. Instead, she simply spoke her mind with grace, humor, and just the right amount of seasoning. And in doing so, she served up the perfect response to Meghan Markle’s latest reinvention—a polite but unwavering no, thank you.
