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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The 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 4 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 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 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 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.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Popular Married At First Sight groom reveals plans to return to reality TV - but it's not what fans may think
Married At First Sight groom Jeff Gobbels has hinted at a surprising return to reality television - but fans expecting a stint on The Block may need to think again. The 40-year-old electrician from Melbourne, who found love with bride Rhi Disljenkovic on the most recent season of MAFS, took to social media to reveal his sights are now set on the small screen once again - but this time, in the kitchen. Jeff, who runs the popular foodie Instagram account Jeff Eats, shared a candid moment during a cosy dinner with his girlfriend Rhi and fellow MAFS bride Beth Kelly, where he teased the idea of fronting his own cooking show. 'Would I do my own cooking show? I think I would,' Jeff told his followers as he served up a home-cooked meal to the ladies. Beth didn't hold back her praise, exclaiming, 'Yeah. You're amazing. This is amazing. Like restaurant quality.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The 40-year-old electrician from Melbourne, who found love with bride Rhi Disljenkovic (both pictured) on the most recent season of MAFS, took to social media to reveal his sights are now set on the small screen once again - but this time, in the kitchen 'Restaurant quality?' Jeff asked, clearly chuffed with the feedback. 'Yeah. Love that,' Beth added. 'I'm so impressed.' The impromptu dinner party clip has since sparked speculation that Jeff may be eyeing a culinary career on screen, blending his newfound fame with his passion for food. It comes amid rumours Jeff and Rhi were set to appear on The Block as contestants - speculation the pair have so far remained tight-lipped on. But based on Jeff's latest online content, it seems his focus is firmly on the food scene. In a recent review posted to his foodie platform, Jeff visited the renowned Melbourne Italian eatery Osteria Ilaria and shared a detailed breakdown of his experience. 'When I started Jeff Eats, it was not only to bring you delicious recipes you can make for yourself at home, but also to show you around some of the best restaurants and try some of the best food around Melbourne and Australia,' he explained in the video. Jeff raved about the beef tartare, describing it as 'unreal,' and rated the pasta and steak 'sensational' and 'cooked to perfection.' The ocean trout was 'okay,' while the dessert didn't quite hit the mark. 'The dessert was average if you ask me, but maybe you're not,' he quipped with a laugh. Still, he awarded the overall dining experience a solid 8 out of 10. Jeff's unexpected pivot into the food and lifestyle space appears to be gaining traction with fans, many of whom have called for him to get his own series or guest role on shows like My Kitchen Rules or MasterChef. It comes after the fan favourite groom announced that he has joined forces with former NBL stars Pete Hooley and Tommy Sheridan to co-host Ausmerican Aces: NBA Show. 'It's funny, fast, and always on point,' Jeff told Daily Mail Australia last month. 'We cut through the sh*t and say it how it is'. Jeff is now talking MVP picks and defensive stats. 'We discuss Coaches Mayhem, early predictions for the East and West, the MVP debate, and the Defensive Player of the Year race,' the trio shared on socials ahead of the show's third episode - which features none other than tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis in the guest chair. The popular podcast is already proving a hit with fans and regularly sees the trio chat to popular athletes. While some may scratch their heads at Jeff's new hustle, he's far from the only MAFS alum to throw their hat in the podcasting ring. Carina Mirabile, who also appeared on MAFS in 2025, has just dropped the first episode of This Is Chaos, her chaotic-good foray into the world of audio content. The fashion-forward firecracker is joined by her real-life bestie, celebrity hairstylist Jacob Muller, and the duo are wasting no time serving unfiltered takes on fashion, beauty, empowerment - and everything in between. 'Welcome to This Is Chaos, a brand new podcast with Married At First Sight's Carina Mirabile and her bestie… where fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and raw honesty collide!' the show's official description reads. And that's not all. Daily Mail Australia hears whispers that Adrian Araouzou, never one to shy away from controversy, is in talks to launch his own podcast - one that promises bombshells, shock guests, and possibly some former cast mates. Of course, all these MAFS mic-grabbers are chasing the heels of Domenica Calarco and Ella Ding, who set the standard with their hit show Sit With Us. Launched in the wake of their star-making turns on MAFS in 2022, the pair's podcast soared up the charts thanks to their signature blend of sass, sisterhood and spilt tea. Though the duo eventually parted ways personally and professionally - with Ella leaving the show - it marked a pivotal shift, proving that MAFS alumni can build genuine media careers off-screen. More recently, Tahnee Cook has joined fan favourite Selina Chhaur in hosting Nova's successful Back to Reality podcast. One thing's for sure - the MAFS class of seasons past aren't fading into obscurity. They're popping up in your feeds, in your earbuds, and now, apparently, on the NBA beat.
ABC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Gluten-free gnudi: A light and fresh Italian classic
Australian swimming champion Ariarne Titmus has embraced a gluten-free diet, and Alice is here to show her that cutting out gluten doesn't mean giving up on comfort food. While not technically pasta, ricotta gnudi are a delicious alternative — soft, pillowy dumplings made with ricotta and just a touch of flour. Paired with vibrant peas, broad beans and fresh mint in a buttery sauce, this dish is light, satisfying and perfect for an easy midweek meal. Here's the full list of recipes from Season 2 of A Bite To Eat With Alice. This recipe appears in A Bite to Eat with Alice, a new nightly cooking show on ABC iview and weeknights at 5pm on ABC TV.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Get Grilling: Picanha sandwich
Kitchener Watch Chef Matty B shows us how to use rump cap to make a delicious Picanha sandwich.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Rachael Ray's tragic journey... from her health woes to the man who 'beat' her with a GUN
Rachael Ray was once one of the most successful women on TV... but in recent months her bizarre behavior and slurred speech has left fans - and friends - immensely concerned for her. Just last weekend, she posted a video to Instagram and it seemed as though she was having a hard time getting her words right. Afterwards, a source told that the star, 56, seems 'lost' and lives a 'very secluded life,' leaving them fiercely worried. It's just the latest in a long list of devastating twists and turns to plague the TV personality, as Rachael's story has certainly not always been a glamorous one. Her childhood was riddled with health woes and incessant bullying from her peers. And when she got her first big break by landing a job in her 'dream' city, that was soon shattered when she was violently attacked on her way home from work. A man pulled her into an alley and 'beat' her 'with his gun,' leaving her so shaken she quit her job and moved back to the town she grew up in. Even so, Rachael didn't give up and she was eventually skyrocketed into the spotlight after she scored her own cooking show on The Food Network. And while she has now had a wildly successful career spanning across decades, her time in the spotlight has been marred by controversy. The former talk show host has been hit with rumors of racism, accusations of infidelity in her marriage, and constant public scrutiny that continuously cast a shadow over her booming business. Recent years haven't been easy for her either: the sudden and shocking death of her aunt in 2013 erupted a nasty feud between Rachael and her niece that tore her family apart; her house was burned to the ground by a fire in 2022; her New York City apartment was flooded just one year later; and most recently, her strange behavior has sparked a slew of speculation about her health. It's certainly been a rough road for Rachael. Amidst the latest concern for the star, FEMAIL has recapped the many devastations that she's had to overcome over the years. Take a look back at Rachael's tumultuous journey... and see how she continuously prevailed despite all of her hardships. Rachael's childhood was riddled with health woes and incessant bullying from her peers Rachael was born in Glens Falls, New York, in 1968, and her family moved to Lake George when she was eight years old. Her parents managed multiple restaurants across Cape Cod, Massachusetts, so the food industry was a big part of her life from the start. But Rachael's childhood was tragically riddled with health woes and incessant bullying from her classmates. She told People back in 2006 that she battled croup 'a lot' as a kid, which is an infection of the upper airways that causes difficulty in breathing and a barking cough. At the time, she said it was still something that affected her as it had weakened her vocal chords. 'I lose my voice a lot,' she said. 'I had a lot of croup as a kid so I don't have the strongest vocal cords. 'I went to a voice doctor [who] taught me exercises for my throat and to cut back a little on the caffeine.' She has also said that she was teased relentlessly by her classmates as a kid. Rachael revealed on Instagram in 2019 that she was made fun of on the first day of kindergarten for bringing a smelly sardine sandwich for lunch. 'I quickly learned that sardines do not make friends… at least in American kindergartens they don't,' she wrote. 'I cried. A LOT. And my Grandpa consoled me - with a cool cloth on my forehead and the reminder that life provides plenty of tears; each day has ups and downs and moments when we will feel frustrated or overtired or beat up by life. And we have a choice… to cry or to continue on. 'I went back to school the next day carrying my sack lunch and a newfound resilience.' She told ABC News in 2019 that she was also bashed over her choice of clothing. 'Everybody made fun of me because I wasn't wearing jeans, I was wearing a dress,' she said. She added to NPR, 'I came home that day being the stinky girl in the funny clothes with the funny shoes.' Rachael - whose parents divorced when she was 13 - started working in the restaurants her parents' oversaw when she was a teen. After graduating from high school, she attended Pace University for a few years but ultimately dropped out. Rachael was violently attacked during the early years of her career - a man pulled her into an alley and 'beat' her 'with his gun' Rachael was violently attacked during the early years of her career - a man pulled her into an alley and 'beat' her 'with his gun.' She's seen in 2003 In 1995, Rachael moved to New York City, where she landed a job at the candy counter in Macy's. She worked her way up until she was eventually the manager of the gourmet markets in the department store. But it wasn't easy. She was working nearly 100 hours per week while living in a dinky apartment in Queens. 'I thought I had this great life [at the time], but [looking back] I had a lousy one,' she told People. 'I worked 100 hours a week. If you're going to work that hard, it should be for something with your name on it.' But Rachael had a terrifying, life-threatening incident one night when she was on her way home from work that shook her to her core. 'This kid comes in behind me - next thing I know he shoves my face up against the door, jams a gun into my back and says, "Give me your bag,"' she recalled. 'I flipped the top off the mace my dad had given me when I moved to New York City, spun around and started screaming.' But the next night, she said he returned and attacked her again. She said of the second attack, 'The whole thing was in slow motion. He dragged me down the alley and beat the crap out of me with his gun.' So shaken from the experience, Rachael left the city and moved back to Lake George, where she grew up. She described it as the 'hardest decision she ever made' to Bloomberg, after 'dreaming' of living in New York her whole life. 'I couldn't go back to that apartment. I thought, that's it, I have to quit: I can be happy living on $35,000 a year,' she recalled of that time. 'But leaving Manhattan was the hardest decision I ever made.' She returned to upstate New York and began working at a gourmet grocery store in Albany. After seeing an advertisement for a promotion Domino's Pizza was doing that promised free pizza if their delivery took more than 30 minutes, she came up with her now famous 30-minute meals. 'I figured if people would wait 30 minutes for a mediocre pizza, they'd spend 30 minutes to make a great meal for themselves,' she explained. She then started holding 30-minute meal classes and demonstrations at local supermarkets, and that's when her career truly took off. 'I loved my job,' she gushed. 'I eventually got a story on the local news, which led to a cookbook we sold in the market.' After 'someone gave a copy of her book' to the Today show's Al Roker, she was invited to come on the show. 'I thought it was a joke,' she wrote for Bloomberg. 'I made a 30-minute meal for Al. 'The Food Network called immediately after that. We had a meeting, and they asked me to do a pilot for a 30-minute-meal show.' After becoming a star, Rachael was hit with rumors of racism, accusations of infidelity, and constant public scrutiny that cast a shadow over her booming career After a heartbreaking childhood and a rocky start to her career, Rachael finally got her big break after her appearance on the Today show. Her show, 30 Minute Meals, premiered on the Food Network in 2001 and it was a massive success, launching her into the spotlight. It ultimately went on for 11 seasons before it came to an end in 2012. Then, in 2006, her talk show Rachael Ray premiered, and that went on for a whopping 17 seasons until it concluded in 2023. She has also launched her own production company, Free Food Studios, created her own magazine, entitled Every Day with Rachael Ray, and released dozens more cookbooks over the years. Her personal life also flourished - she met future husband John Cusimano in 2001 after they attended the birthday party of a mutual friend, and they tied the knot in 2005 in Tuscany, Italy. But over the years, Rachael faced a slew of more setbacks that continuously cast a shadow over her booming career and personal life. She was hit with rumors of racism, accusations of infidelity, and constant public scrutiny. Back in 2007, TMZ release a report that claimed Rachael had made racist remarks about Oprah Winfrey years prior, which she denied. She told People afterwards, 'If people want to slam me, just slam me. I felt bad for Oprah because it attached my name to [hers]. I wrote Oprah a note and said I would never [do that].' Oprah's friend Gayle King also publicly dismissed the rumors. Speculation also arose around the same time that Rachael's husband had cheated on her, but the star denied that too. 'I've known where he is every night since we've been married,' she insisted. She also said during her show, 'John and I are happily, grotesquely, blissfully married. We have always been happy together since the day we met eight years ago.' In 2008, reports emerged that said she was battling throat cancer in secret, leaving many worried for her health. While she ultimately denied that she had the disease, she said she did have to undergo surgery to 'remove a benign cyst on her vocal cord.' Rachael found herself back in hot water again in 2013, after her 77-year-old aunt, Geraldine Dominica Scuderi, tragically died while house-sitting for her. It was said she went outside to feed the birds but got locked out in the freezing cold and had a heart attack. Geraldine's daughter later blamed Rachael for the tragedy, telling the National Enquirer, 'My mother is dead today because [the] Ray family neglected her. 'I want the world to know the truth about them and just how they treat their own family.' Rachael's representative said in a statement at the time, 'Rachael and her family were shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of her aunt.' She did not attend the funeral, citing prior work commitments. Over the years, Rachael has been fiercely open about her decision to not have kids with her husband. Back in 2007, she told People that she didn't have 'time' to be a mom because she 'worked too much.' 'I feel like a bad mom to my dog some days because I'm just not here enough,' she said. 'I just feel like I would do a bad job if I actually took the time to literally give birth to a kid right now and try and juggle everything I'm doing.' But during an episode of her podcast last year, she admitted that the public's reaction to her decision has been negative. 'Boy, did I get bashed for it over the decades,' she said. In recent years her house burned down and her apartment flooded - and most recently, her slurring speech has sparked concern from fans Rachael faced more devastation in August 2020 when her home in upstate New York tragically burned down. 'Thank you to our local first responders for being kind and gracious and saving what they could of our home,' she wrote on X, formerly Twitter, at the time. 'Grateful that my mom, my husband, my dog… we're all OK. These are the days we all have to be grateful for what we have, not what we've lost.' ET reported that the fire started in the chimney and 'spread quickly,' resulting in the sprawling mansion getting completely destroyed. Rachael told the publication months later that she and her husband were staying in a guest house on the property while it was being rebuilt. 'It was just a shock when it happened,' she said. 'I mean, you can't imagine it. Our house is only 15 years old and we have our chimney cleaned twice a year. 'And literally it was just the chimney... and then the whole house literally burned down. 'I think initially we were just in shock. We listened to our first responders and we left with the clothes on our back and the flip-flops and Ugg shoes on our feet.' Just one year later, more disaster struck when her New York City apartment got flooded during Hurricane Ida. 'Tell me you would not feel like a kicked can,' she told People afterwards, adding, however, that she was trying to stay positive. 'There are so much worse positions we could be in. I mean, I'm alive. And I do have a roof over my head. And I do have a job. At the end of the day, we always come back to grateful.' Back in September, fans were left worried after she appeared to be slurring her speech during one clip In recent months, Rachael has sparked concern over her bizarre behavior in her cooking videos. Back in September, fans were left worried after she appeared to be slurring her speech during one clip. Her representative responded to the speculation by issuing a statement saying the celebrity chef had 'no comment' on the matter, via TMZ. One month later, she said that she had suffered 'a couple of bad falls in the last couple of weeks.' In an episode of her podcast I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, Rachael explained that she enjoys doing 'physical labor' around the house. But she added that she had to cut back on certain tasks because she took 'a couple of bad falls' while carrying wood. 'I'm a homemaker. I love chores. I love being in the kitchen. I always work with my brain everyday, I'm always writing something, but I really like chores,' she said. 'I like what people consider physical work. I like making dinner, planning dinners, making lists. I love physical labor, helping carry in the wood. 'I've had a couple of bad falls in the last couple of weeks, so I haven't been doing that in awhile, but I love carrying wood.' Fans were left worried again when she shared a clip to her Instagram for Mother's Day last weekend, and at times, her words sounded garbled. 'Those close to Rachael are so concerned,' an insider told afterwards. 'She has shut people out and lives a very secluded life.' 'She seems lost and when anyone reaches out to her she doesn't respond. 'Rachael was always so meticulous about her appearance, and it is very telling and concerning that she now just doesn't care. It is indicative of a bigger issue.'
