Meghan Markle’s much-discussed appearance on MasterChef Australia is facing a fresh wave of brutal criticism, with viewers and commentators branding the episode a “TV monstrosity” and accusing the Duchess of Sussex of coming across as completely inauthentic. Critics have labelled her performance as “mean girl” energy, claiming there was nothing genuine about her presence on the show.

Many who watched the episode argued that Meghan’s interactions felt forced and overly polished, with some saying her use of the Duchess title and on-set demeanour only reinforced the perception that the appearance was carefully staged rather than natural. The backlash has been particularly strong online, where fans of the cooking show expressed disappointment at what they saw as a mismatched guest judge.

The harsh reaction adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Meghan’s public projects, with detractors insisting the MasterChef stint failed to win over audiences. As clips and reviews continue to circulate, the conversation remains heavily focused on authenticity — or the lack of it.

Another rocky outing for the Duchess on television.