Exclusive: Meghan Markle ‘rehearses scenarios in head’ to look good, says expert chef

Meghan Markle‘s appearance at MasterChef Australia branded carefully contrived

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Published August 02, 2026
Exclusive: Meghan Markle ‘rehearses scenarios in head’ to look good, says expert chef

Meghan Markle is called out for stepping away from her sense of reality.

The Duchess of Sussex, who recently appeared as a guest judge in MasterChef Australia to enjoy dishes ‘fit for Duchess’, it is called out for playing ‘scenarios in her head.’

Speaking to The News International, expert chef James in Stocks opines: “I feel as though she has rehearsed various scenarios in her head and is trying to position herself in such a carefully contrived and choreographed way, that it comes across as consistently awkward and inauthentic, ultimately making her look foolish.”

The chef then went on to comment on a moment Meghan was asked to deliver time calls for each contestant, and the Duchess decided to give them ‘personally,’ insisting that she does not like to ‘yell.’

The chef noted: “For example, instead of calling out the time like every other guest judge does to the contestants, she deliberately goes over to each person individually, explaining that she does not like to yell - there has recently been criticism in the press that she yells at staff. … but yet she makes the point of saying that loud and clear? It comes across so fake it’s actually hard to watch,” says Stocks.

The comments add to the ongoing public debate surrounding Meghan's appearances and public image, and come shortly after the recent buzz around Meghan’s MasterChef debut.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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