Meghan Markle just couldn’t resist trying her hand at a cooking show, could she? And what a disaster it turned out to be. Meanwhile, Pamela Anderson is proving that you don’t need royal titles, pretentious branding, or edible flower sprinkles to win over audiences.
All you really need is authenticity, charm, and—most importantly—the ability to actually cook, or at least the humility to admit when you can’t. Pamela’s cooking show is everything Meghan’s is not—engaging, beautiful, and actually educational. From the very start, it’s clear that Pamela is genuinely interested in learning. She doesn’t prance around the kitchen pretending to be the next Julia Child. Instead, she openly acknowledges her struggles. Take her attempt at making galettes, for example. She admits she’s never been able to get it right, and the chef teaching her offers a simple yet effective trick: freeze the vegan butter. It’s practical, real, and refreshingly honest.
Now, imagine Meghan doing the same. The idea of her admitting to failure seems as unlikely as her acknowledging that her first Netflix venture was a total flop—which, of course, it was. If something went wrong in her kitchen, she’d likely spin it into some feel-good speech about how it’s not about perfection but about joy.
Visually, Pamela’s show is stunning. The kitchen is warm and inviting, the atmosphere vibrant and fun. Pamela herself appears relaxed, dressed down in jeans and a t-shirt, with no makeup yet still effortlessly beautiful. Meanwhile, over in Meghan’s world, one has to wonder if the crew had to discreetly discard her food to avoid a raw-veggie-induced health crisis. Given her questionable kitchen hygiene and clear lack of culinary skills, it’s doubtful anyone would willingly eat what she prepared. And let’s not overlook a crucial detail—Pamela and her chef wash their hands before cooking. A small yet essential practice, and one Meghan might want to take note of, especially when handling raw ingredients.
One of the main reasons Pamela’s show works is that she’s naturally curious. She wants to learn, asks thoughtful questions, listens attentively, and actually follows instructions. She’s funny, self-aware, and unafraid to admit when she makes mistakes—qualities that make her show not just enjoyable but genuinely relatable. Meghan, on the other hand, is about as relatable as a gold-plated spatula. She doesn’t just want to cook; she wants the entire experience to revolve around her.
The Toronto Sun put it best—calling Meghan’s Netflix show a copy of Pamela Anderson’s almost feels like an insult to Pamela. Ouch, but also completely accurate. Pamela’s cooking show is a 10/10—engaging, beautiful, and unexpectedly educational. Meghan’s? Let’s just say I wouldn’t recommend watching it before dinner unless you enjoy frustration as a side dish.
If you think this comparison is unfair, even the Toronto Star, a historically liberal outlet, seems to have lost patience with Meghan’s antics. And when you’ve lost The Star, it’s game over. So, if you’re looking for a cooking show actually worth your time, go with Pamela’s. Even if you’re not vegan, you might pick up a useful trick or two. At the very least, you’ll be spared a cringe-fest of self-important monologues about joy. Anderson: one. Markle: zero. Game, set, and match.
