Meghan Markle’s upcoming appearance on the cooking competition show has sparked outrage among viewers who are opposed to continuing to use her royal name. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, will judge an episode of the show, which will air on July 26 on Australia’s Channel 10, which has prompted threats of boycotts and criticism from fans of the series.Meghan filmed the story in April during her trip to Australia. The actress posted a photo of herself on social media on Tuesday, July 14, where she shared the release date and explained her look.
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The ad included a caption describing Meghan’s participation in the show. “The countdown is on! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is entering the #MasterChefAU kitchen as a guest judge, bringing her love of food, fun and seasonal produce to one of the most memorable challenges of the competition,” the announcement read. The revelation of his appearance caused immediate criticism in the comment section. Several viewers expressed their intention to skip the episode. One person wrote: “I won’t watch it,” while another said: “I love watching Master Chef, but I won’t watch it with him.”
Social media users shared mixed feelings after MasterChef Australia announced that Meghan Markle would appear as a guest judge, with some criticizing her for continuing to use the Duchess of Sussex’s title. Photo gallery (Instagram).
The couple, who moved to California six years ago, are allowed to continue using the titles they received at their May 2018 wedding to the late Queen Elizabeth. However, she stopped using the HRH title after stepping down from senior royal roles.Some viewers complained that the program was not aired in other regions. “Thanks for reminding me not to watch it,” one user wrote, with another replying: “Thanks for the event and making it so easy to avoid.”Another commentator offered a more serious criticism of the duchess herself. One user criticized the former actress as “too funny,” echoing the sentiment that many expressed disapproval of her participation in the show.