Meghan Markle’s upcoming appearance on a cooking competition show has sparked a major backlash from viewers who object to her continuing to use her royal title. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, will guest judge an episode of the show, which will air on July 26 on Australia’s Channel 10, sparking boycott threats 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 premiere date of the episode and described her appearance.
Channel announcement and audience reaction
The promotional post included a headline describing Meghan’s involvement in the show. “The countdown has begun! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, joins the #MasterChefAU kitchen as a guest judge, bringing her love of food, entertainment and seasonal produce to one of the competition’s most memorable challenges,” the announcement read. The reveal of her appearance drew immediate criticism in the comments section. Several viewers expressed their intention to skip the episode. “Definitely won’t be watching it,” one person wrote, while another claimed: “I love watching Master Chef but I won’t be watching it with her.”
Social media users shared mixed reactions after MasterChef Australia announced Meghan Markle would be appearing as a guest judge, with some criticizing her continued use of the Duchess of Sussex title. Image credit (Instagram).
The couple, who moved to California six years earlier, are legally allowed to continue using the titles they were given after their marriage in May 2018 by the late Queen Elizabeth. However, they stopped using the HRH designation after stepping back from major royal responsibilities.Some viewers expressed relief that the show was not airing in certain regions. “Thanks for reminding me not to look,” wrote one user, with another chiming in: “Thanks for the warning and making it easier to avoid.”One commentator offered a sharper critique of the Duchess herself. Another user blasted the former actress as “so disgusting”, capturing the sentiment shared by many who expressed their disapproval of her participation in the show.