The Duchess of Sussex has been under public scrutiny since appearing on the recent episode of ‘MasterChef Australia’. Recent reports online claimed that Meghan Markle tried to be “performative” for the show. Markle joined the contestants for a challenge where they had to create a dish “fit for a duchess”. She was also in charge of choosing the ingredients for the challenge.
Meghan Markle was under public scrutiny after ‘MasterChef Australia’
RadarOnline recently reported that Markle’s latest appearance on an episode of “MasterChef Australia” is being called performative, with many claiming the “Suits” actress was trying to play a character instead of simply being a guest.A statement from the report shared, “There was a sense that he was trying to embody the role of a culinary authority rather than simply a guest.” She also shared that, “Some of the gestures and presentation felt performative, like she was stepping into character for the show. It felt carefully constructed, like she was balancing being Meghan the Duchess and Meghan the lifestyle figure, which doesn’t always sit naturally.“Markle filmed the episode in April when she visited Australia as part of her travel schedule.
About Meghan Markle’s appearance on the show
The actress joined the show as one of the latest guests for the food challenges. She challenged the contestants to cook something from her while she made one of the ingredients to choose the hero of the dish. He chose Australian honey, macadamia nuts, celery, citrus and edible flowers for the contestants, and even talked about his relationship with food. During the show, she also told all the contestants to “remember to have fun, keep a sense of humor and cook with your heart.“Markle detailed her home life, revealing that the family is much more relaxed when she cooks at home. She added that they tend to prefer grilled meats, fish and citrus flavors, and that her son Archie and daughter Lilibet are not picky eaters, as they enjoy brussels sprouts. Markle also opted to keep her style simple for the pageant, wearing heels along with a black shirt and skirt. She also chose to keep her hair down in her natural waves.Prince Harry was also in Australia at the time; however, he made time to call Markle during the show. He explained to the judges and contestants that “He’s in Canberra right now with the veterans.” During her surprise call, Markle explained what was going on during the show and also described the food to her. She told him on the call, “I wish you could try this. These dishes are great. It’s so delicious, and there’s a hot sauce that, well, you know me, is really good. I think it might be too much for you. It’s spicy.”Meghan Markle also has her own cooking and lifestyle show called ‘Love, Meghan’.