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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Drab Meghan Markle doesn't entertain OR inform – so what's the point of her ‘lifestyle' show?' asks expert
MEGHAN Markle's new Netflix cooking show has been slammed by a royal expert for not 'being entertaining or informative.' Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, broadcaster Esther Krakue questioned the point of the eight-part 4 Meghan Markle's eight-episode Netflix cooking show aired in March Credit: PA 4 With Love, Meghan saw her cook with a host of pals, including make-up artist Daniel Martin, who did her wedding day look Credit: AP The Netflix series saw Meghan making guest baskets, beeswax candles, and a single skillet spaghetti, filmed at a farmhouse near her Esther shared: 'There's nothing there. 'She's very, like - I'm not saying this to be horrible - she is not an entertainer or an entertaining person. 'There's not much personality there. More on Meghan Markle 'I never learn anything from her. I love lifestyle shows. I watch them every day. I don't learn anything. I didn't learn anything from hers. And she's just not entertaining. 'She's not a fun person to be around. 'You don't think this is the person I want to go to the pub with to have a pint with. 'It's very clear that she is not box office in terms of entertainment quality.' Most read in Royals Meghan is too vacuous. Why can't she promote women in a realistic way? Speaking of the content of the show, Esther said: 'That's not what I want to know.' She explained: 'I want to know, how did you bag a prince ? 'What did you do? What were the techniques? Who's your waxing lady? I never learn anything from her. I love lifestyle shows. I watch them every day. I don't learn anything Esther Krakue 'I want to know the juicy stuff that should make her interesting, but she's so terrified to tell the public. 'It was clear from the first episode that this is, the way she sees herself and who she actually is are quite different. 'I don't look at Meghan as someone who I would get business advice from because I find her quite vacuous. "She doesn't have the energy of a host. I don't think. She's very kind of drab and boring." £78M Netflix deal The Netflix series has been After signing on the Sussexes in a deal reportedly worth £78million over five years, they have so far created their 4 The couple released their Harry & Meghan documentary as part of their Netflix deal Credit: Netflix Esther said: 'I don't think they've got any value for money with this couple. 'It was obviously a business risk taking them on. 'I think two years into it, they realised they'd sunk money into the world's most boring couple that needed a lifetime supply of money to pay for their security. 'Harry actually said that, he said, 'I was offered this and I needed to pay for my family's security.' Despite any criticism, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is said to be in full support of the Duchess of Sussex . 4 With Love, Meghan has been renewed for a third season Credit: Netflix A source told MailOnline: "What people do not understand about the situation is that [Netflix CEO] Ted Sarandos is a massive, massive fan of Meghan personally. 'He calls her 'the rock star'. 'There is no way that her deal does not get renewed. 'Ted is in the Meghan business and that is not about to change. He is all in." The second series of With Love, Meghan — with no Harry or their children Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan . Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Drab Meghan Markle doesn't entertain OR inform – so what's the point of her ‘lifestyle' show?' asks expert
MEGHAN Markle's new Netflix cooking show has been slammed by a royal expert for not 'being entertaining or informative.' Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, broadcaster Esther Krakue questioned the point of the eight-part With Love, Meghan, which saw the duchess hosting celeb pals such as Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer. 4 Meghan Markle's eight-episode Netflix cooking show aired in March Credit: PA 4 With Love, Meghan saw her cook with a host of pals, including make-up artist Daniel Martin, who did her wedding day look Credit: AP The Netflix series saw Meghan making guest baskets, beeswax candles, and a single skillet spaghetti, filmed at a farmhouse near her £12million Montecito mansion. Esther shared: 'There's nothing there. 'She's very, like - I'm not saying this to be horrible - she is not an entertainer or an entertaining person. 'There's not much personality there. 'I never learn anything from her. I love lifestyle shows. I watch them every day. I don't learn anything. I didn't learn anything from hers. And she's just not entertaining. 'She's not a fun person to be around. 'You don't think this is the person I want to go to the pub with to have a pint with. 'It's very clear that she is not box office in terms of entertainment quality.' Meghan is too vacuous. Why can't she promote women in a realistic way? Speaking of the content of the show, Esther said: 'That's not what I want to know.' She explained: 'I want to know, how did you bag a prince? 'What did you do? What were the techniques? Who's your waxing lady? I never learn anything from her. I love lifestyle shows. I watch them every day. I don't learn anything Esther Krakue 'I want to know the juicy stuff that should make her interesting, but she's so terrified to tell the public. 'It was clear from the first episode that this is, the way she sees herself and who she actually is are quite different. 'I don't look at Meghan as someone who I would get business advice from because I find her quite vacuous. "She doesn't have the energy of a host. I don't think. She's very kind of drab and boring." £78M Netflix deal The Netflix series has been renewed for a second and third series, following its debut on March 4, 2025, but Esther queried if the streaming giant has any regrets. After signing on the Sussexes in a deal reportedly worth £78million over five years, they have so far created their Harry & Meghan documentary, Invictus and Polo. 4 The couple released their Harry & Meghan documentary as part of their Netflix deal Credit: Netflix Esther said: 'I don't think they've got any value for money with this couple. 'It was obviously a business risk taking them on. 'I think two years into it, they realised they'd sunk money into the world's most boring couple that needed a lifetime supply of money to pay for their security. 'Harry actually said that, he said, 'I was offered this and I needed to pay for my family's security.' Despite any criticism, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is said to be in full support of the Duchess of Sussex. 4 With Love, Meghan has been renewed for a third season Credit: Netflix A source told MailOnline: "What people do not understand about the situation is that [Netflix CEO] Ted Sarandos is a massive, massive fan of Meghan personally. 'He calls her 'the rock star'. 'There is no way that her deal does not get renewed. 'Ted is in the Meghan business and that is not about to change. He is all in." The second series of With Love, Meghan — with no Harry or their children Archie, six, and Lilibet, three — has already been filmed and is due to be screened in the autumn.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Meghan Meghan is too vacuous. Why can't she promote women in a realistic way?' slams expert
MEGHAN Markle has thrown herself into her jam-making business venture and Netflix cooking show this year. However, royal experts have blasted the Duchess of Sussex , 43, for focusing on 'vacuous' projects following 5 Royal experts have criticised Meghan Markle for being 'vacuous' Credit: Getty 5 Meghan has kept busy this year by releasing a Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan Credit: Netflix Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, broadcaster Esther Krakue and News . Royal Reporter Bronte Coy spoke about Meghan's recent ventures. Bronte claimed: '[She's a] professional hot girl. 'She's a content creator slash influencer now, I would say. 'And there's nothing wrong with those things. More on Meghan Markle 'But the influencer part, she's selling the stuff on Instagram.' Esther added of the former Suits actress: 'I mean, I find it strange that she didn't quite lean into the things that she has professional credits for, like she didn't do some theatre charity or things? 'I just wish she did things that are less vacuous.' She added that she'd like to see Meghan focus on topics such as theatre, art, and also 'promoting women in a realistic way, not this kind of very glossy sheen.' Most read in Royals In the past, Meghan has been an advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment, doing a 2015 speech on International Women's Day at the UN. As a working royal, Prince Harry's wife supported numerous women-focused charities, including London . Meghan's idea of parenting was a no-go from the beginning, Harry's much more hard-lined Speaking of Meghan's eight-part podcast, business and family journeys, Esther claimed many of the women weren't relatable. The London-based broadcaster and columnist explained: 'All these rich women with very rich husbands that had very little to lose, except a couple of her guests. 'Just be real, just be honest and do something that's a bit more authentic, I think.' 5 Meghan launched a podcast featuring her entrepreneur friends Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Helping hand Bronte agreed, sharing how the average mum can't relate to an A-lister speaking about the 'struggles' of home life, while She added: 'I have a son, and when I hear people from positions of great privilege where they can afford nannies and a lot of help go on and on and on about the working mum thing. 'Yes, it's time away from your kid, I definitely understand that aspect. 'But it's not the same as the working mum idea that, you know, a lot of the rest of the world has to deal with. 'You do have help. And also you are at home a lot. I don't know. I find that a little bit grating.' I find it strange that she didn't quite lean into the things that she has professional credits for, like she didn't do some theatre charity or things. I just wish she did things that are less vacuous Esther Craikoo broadcaster However, Esther stressed: 'I don't even want to feel like we're beating down on everything she does. 'I genuinely wish her all the success, but I feel sad that she feels the need to be this thing that she's clearly not.' The Duchess of Sussex previously shared how she's relied on a Prince Archie, five, and The mum-of-two opened up on her close pal's podcast, 5 Meghan has also launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, featuring jams and honey Credit: As Ever 5 Meghan doing a speech about women empowerment for the UN in 2015 Credit: WENN Meghan told how jam-packed her morning routine is - before the nanny drops her kids to school and she "jumps into meetings". This year Meghan has been busy with the release of her latest Netflix series Shortly after came the roll out of her brand The mum-of-two then dropped Confessions Of A Female Founder, which has just finished its first season. The Duchess has also been promoting her Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan . Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Prince Harry 'Deeply Upset' by Princess Diana's Sisters' Reaction to Wife Meghan Markle: Report
Prince Harry was left 'so disappointed' after introducing actress Meghan Markle to Princess Diana's two sisters, according to royal biographer Tom Bower. In his book Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors, Bower writes that Harry had hoped Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes would see similarities between Meghan and their late sister, Princess Diana. However, the Duke of Sussex was upset when they reportedly did not agree. The sisters allegedly believed Meghan would not fit into the Royal Family, causing further disappointment for Harry, now 40. Despite their concerns, Harry went on to marry Meghan in 2018. The couple now has two children. Bower wrote, 'Harry assumed that Diana's family and friends would see a similarity between Diana and his fiancée. He was so disappointed. No one agreed that his vulnerable mother had anything in common with his girlfriend.' However, Harry stood by his views and, in his 2022 Netflix docuseries, he said, 'So much of what Meghan is and how she is, is so similar to my mum. She has the same compassion, the same empathy, the same confidence. She has this warmth about her.' Meanwhile, Meghan has faced fresh criticism this week. According to reports, she lost the opportunity to appear on the cover of Vogue after allegedly making a list of unreasonable demands. Journalist Esther Krakue also criticised Meghan during a segment on The Sun's Royal Exclusive, saying the Duchess should 'lean into being a hot woman who married a prince' instead of trying to position herself as a global thought leader. Krakue also mocked Meghan's recent appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, where the Duchess admitted she wouldn't know what to put on a resume. 'She's also never had to write a resume, let's be honest,' Krakue said. Meanwhile, Meghan continues to promote her new ventures even though opinions about her public image remain divided.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince Harry 'so disappointed' by Princess Diana sisters' take on Meghan Markle
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince Harry "was so disappointed" upon introducing Meghan Markle to Princess Diana's two sisters, a revealing insight has suggested. The Duke of Sussex had anticipated that Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes would find resemblances to his mother, who tragically passed away when Harry was only 12. Despite Harry's belief that Diana would have been thrilled with Meghan, he faced disappointment with the reaction from her sisters. Reportedly, they failed to see the same qualities in Meghan that they cherished in Diana, dealing a further blow to Harry, now 40, as Lady McCorquodale and Lady Fellowes did not think Meghan would blend well with the Royal Family. Nonetheless, Harry married Meghan shortly after in 2018, and the couple now shares two children. These revelations come from the book 'Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors,' authored by Royal biographer Tom Bower. He wrote, "Harry assumed that Diana's family and friends would see a similarity between Diana and his fiancée. Both, he said, shared the same problems. He was so disappointed." Bower elaborates, "No one agreed that his vulnerable mother had anything in common with his girlfriend. More discomforting for him, they thought Meghan would not fit in with the Royal Family.", reports the Mirror. Despite the challenges, Prince Harry remained steadfast. In his 2022 Netflix docuseries, he drew parallels between Meghan and his late mother, Princess Diana. As reported by the Express, the Duke of Sussex said: "So much of what Meghan is and how she is, is so similar to my mum. She has the same compassion, the same empathy, the same confidence. She has this warmth about her." However, it's been a difficult week for Meghan, who made headlines for all the wrong reasons after losing the opportunity to grace the cover of Vogue. Allegedly, the Duchess presented a lengthy list of extravagant demands, leading the magazine to withdraw the offer. In other news, journalist and commentator Esther Krakue criticised the Duchess, suggesting that Meghan should embrace her status as an attractive woman who married a prince, rather than attempting to position herself as a thought leader with a "particularly niche view of the world." While appearing on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, Krakue discussed Meghan's recent appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast, where the Duchess admitted she wouldn't know what to put on a resume. Krakue responded bluntly: "She's also never had to write a resume, let's be honest." Krakue further critiqued Meghan's efforts to advocate for complex social issues, stating: "The lens through which she views the world is very peculiar."
