Meghan Markle’s upcoming appearance on a cooking competition show has sparked widespread criticism from viewers who object to her continued use of her royal title. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, will judge an episode of the program, which will air on July 26 on Australia’s Channel 10, prompting threats of boycotts and criticism from fans of the series.Meghan filmed the episode in April during her tour of Australia. The channel posted a photo of her on social media on Tuesday, July 14, where they shared the episode’s release date and described her look.
Channel announcement and public reaction
The promotional post includes a caption describing Meghan’s involvement in the show. “The countdown is on! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, joins the #MasterChefAU kitchen as a guest judge, bringing her love of food, entertaining and seasonal produce to one of the competition’s most memorable challenges,” the announcement read. The revelation of her appearance immediately generated criticism in the comments section. Many viewers expressed their intention to skip the episode. “Definitely not watching,” one person wrote, while another said. “I like to watch Master Chef, but I don’t watch it with him.”
Social media users shared mixed reactions after MasterChef Australia announced Meghan Markle would appear as a guest judge, with criticism of her continued use of the Duchess of Sussex title. Image credit (Instagram).
The couple, who moved to California six years ago, are legally allowed to continue using the titles they received at their wedding in May 2018 by the late Queen Elizabeth. However, they stopped using the HRH title after stepping down from senior royal responsibilities.Some viewers expressed relief that the program would not be aired in certain regions. “Thanks for reminding me not to look,” wrote one user, with another chiming in. “Thanks for the heads up and made it easier to avoid.”One commentator offered a more pointed critique of the duchess herself. Another user criticized the former actress as “so nauseating,” capturing the sentiment shared by many who expressed their disapproval of her involvement in the show.