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With Love, Meghan

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Atlasvue · 03/01/2025 21:48

Just setting up a thread for the release of the new cooking show, 15th January 2025

Reviews so far of the trailer, some very funny:

https://amp.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/jan/03/meghan-markle-netflix-show- Lefty paper not impressed. Trad wife.

https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/foodanddrink/cook-meghan-markle-with-love-netflix-b1202861.html - Great read. Very very funny

https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1995903/meghan-markle-netflix-series-cooking- Domestic bliss doesn’t sit with years of grievances.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/03/with-love-meghan-netflix-trailer-cringe-moments/ - Great read. Very very funny

https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/with-love-meghan-markle-netflix-barefoot-contessa-martha-stewart-b1202748.html - Meghan fan who has their doubts about a dated tv format.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14248119/amp/Now-Meghan-trad-wife-feminist-Duchess-rebranded-housewife-influencer-new-Netflix-cookery-vision-domestic-bliss.html - Feminist to Trad wife.

Will update with anymore reviews

Let them eat sponge cake: we watched Meghan Markle’s cooking show trailer so you don’t have to | Well actually | The Guardian

Who is this show for? Perhaps those drawn to trad wife aesthetics – or maybe just Netflix

https://amp.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/jan/03/meghan-markle-netflix-show

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EasternEcho · 13/01/2025 08:45

More like Disaster Vultures than disaster tourists. They go to get publicity and feed off it. Awful.

TroysMammy · 13/01/2025 09:22

Lifestooshort71 · 13/01/2025 08:26

Is that the quote you got that an unnamed 'source' told The Spectator that the late Queen had said? Hmmm. Right.

Wow was the late Queen a Mumsnetter?

Rhaidimiddim · 13/01/2025 09:26

itsstillmehere · 13/01/2025 00:44

"Seems unlikely

He was on their Christmas card"

Come on now 😂😂

Was Guy the one whose feet weren't touching the ground? If he was dead by then that would explain it.

Fat finger edits

TroysMammy · 13/01/2025 09:26

Rhaidimiddim · 12/01/2025 21:27

The Late Queen said Meghan was evil, but I don't think she ever posted on MN.

Oops wrong quote so I'll post again. Was the late Queen a Mumsnetter? 😂

WinterCrow · 13/01/2025 09:26

I think it might be fairer to say that there have been unverified reports online that the late Queen Elizabeth II in her latter days allegedly referred to M as 'that evil woman'.

Mylovelygreendress · 13/01/2025 10:30

Alexes1010 · 13/01/2025 00:20

That man has been dying forever and why is it on them to protect a family that never protected them? Is the suffering of a black woman less than others? When the media was driving her to the brink, did anyone in that family tell them to stop and we all know they would have stopped if they were told. Cos the world saw the ban on information when Kate was ill. So don’t give me all that righteousness about a family who can’t protect their weakest links.
they were thrown to the wolves and if you’re honest you will know that. Even when she was the nicest to everyone at the time, they compared her child to a chimpanzee. Miss me with all that caring nonsense. A pregnant woman’s child being compared to an animal.

Firstly , that’s a horrible thing to say about the late Prince Philip .
Secondly, if the RF was so awful why on earth did they want to stay part of it ? Half in / half out . Harry himself said he was shocked to be told he was out .
If the RF is so awful why do they cling on to their titles ? Why inflict their little children with Prince/ Princess while living in a Republic?

Lifestooshort71 · 13/01/2025 10:38

TroysMammy · 13/01/2025 09:22

Wow was the late Queen a Mumsnetter?

Can't see anyone saying she was??

TroysMammy · 13/01/2025 11:09

Lifestooshort71 · 13/01/2025 10:38

Can't see anyone saying she was??

It was the way it was typed. Read it again 😃

Atlasvue · 13/01/2025 12:43

If the show was a love letter to south California like she says, then will it ever be appropriate to air and launch a career, when footage is all pre fire?

In 6 weeks, there won’t be any buildings rebuilt, people still battling with insurers ( which I’ve read can take years), there will be a massive blame game of who is responsible, Trump will be president and twisting the knife, a more accurate picture as to how many lives have been lost and there could potentially still be small fires to deal with if the dry weather continues.

The situation may not be the emergency it is now, but LA will still be deep in the problems created by these fires.

So while yes, the immediate aftermath will be over. It’s just at another stage of disaster management.

I think there’s a possibly it could be shelved. I’m not sure Meghan will be able to create the joyful build up for her insta and convince her celeb friends to help her out too in a little over 4 weeks. To be doing promo in 4/5 weeks time. We will just be reminded that she cancelled because of the fires. The show is now linked to the terrible time of the fires.

Maybe NF would give her another go at a cooking show. Look at the lessons learned- keep it simple, no celeb friends, use a kitchen from home (she has a summer house on the property, one could be built there), hold a knife properly, don’t spend $$$s on flowers, use her own lemon orchard, less polished, no 2010s vibe clothing and flower arranging, less manically joyful. I also think there is a possibility that Lili and Mindys daughter could make an appearance at the children’s tea party (hidden of course) but I could see that going down badly too, so maybe keep the kids out if it.

A cooking show isn’t the worst idea in the world for Meghan…..but the one they came up with is pretty bad, even without the additional distribution of the fires.

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Xag · 13/01/2025 12:46

I think it’ll have to stay a lifestyle show. She doesn't seem to have the skills/background to carry a cookery show.

itsstillmehere · 13/01/2025 12:54

Atlasvue · 13/01/2025 06:17

Ergh, they already are. ‘Disaster tourists’ is the tag now following them after someone tweeted. It’s the headline on the online DM

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14276979/Family-Ties-star-Justine-Bateman-labels-Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-disaster-tourists-says-appearance-food-bank-meet-LA-fire-victims-photo-op.html

A label not given by the toxic British press, but an LA actress

I think the most damning thing said was " they don't live here" . Sums it all up.

smilesy · 13/01/2025 12:54

Atlasvue · 13/01/2025 12:43

If the show was a love letter to south California like she says, then will it ever be appropriate to air and launch a career, when footage is all pre fire?

In 6 weeks, there won’t be any buildings rebuilt, people still battling with insurers ( which I’ve read can take years), there will be a massive blame game of who is responsible, Trump will be president and twisting the knife, a more accurate picture as to how many lives have been lost and there could potentially still be small fires to deal with if the dry weather continues.

The situation may not be the emergency it is now, but LA will still be deep in the problems created by these fires.

So while yes, the immediate aftermath will be over. It’s just at another stage of disaster management.

I think there’s a possibly it could be shelved. I’m not sure Meghan will be able to create the joyful build up for her insta and convince her celeb friends to help her out too in a little over 4 weeks. To be doing promo in 4/5 weeks time. We will just be reminded that she cancelled because of the fires. The show is now linked to the terrible time of the fires.

Maybe NF would give her another go at a cooking show. Look at the lessons learned- keep it simple, no celeb friends, use a kitchen from home (she has a summer house on the property, one could be built there), hold a knife properly, don’t spend $$$s on flowers, use her own lemon orchard, less polished, no 2010s vibe clothing and flower arranging, less manically joyful. I also think there is a possibility that Lili and Mindys daughter could make an appearance at the children’s tea party (hidden of course) but I could see that going down badly too, so maybe keep the kids out if it.

A cooking show isn’t the worst idea in the world for Meghan…..but the one they came up with is pretty bad, even without the additional distribution of the fires.

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I can’t imagine Netflix would want to let her make another show just because she is unhappy with this one because of the timing / bad reception of the trailer / she doesn’t like it now or whatever reason. They probably don’t want to throw good money after bad and also it takes time to produce another show, by which time their NF contract will be up for renewal. I think the show will have to air as it is

JSMill · 13/01/2025 13:01

I was just listening to Times Radio and Hugo Rifkind and the Times TV reviewer were discussing the NF show. The TV reviewer guy said the press hadn't been shown any previews beyond the trailer everyone else has seen. Apparently this is very unusual and not a very good sign.

itsstillmehere · 13/01/2025 13:04

Thedom · 13/01/2025 05:21

I think there will be a massive backlash against the wealthy and celebrities after these fires, you can see it already beginning, the grumbles about excess water use, the complaints that the ordinary people have been forgotten, the criticism of hiring private firefighters. I think those voices will just get louder over the coming months, so not sure how postponing will change anything too much.

However, postponing it, makes it very evident just how desperately they needed this show to work.

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I agree. LA is never going to be the same again. That place that grew out of the movie business is gone. We have looters, deliberate fire starters, conspiracy theorists and it is going to take a helluva long time to rebuild. The rich are going to be ok. We have private security guards and people dousing their homes and cars with fire retardant chemicals. Then there is the blame game. March? It won't make any difference. Is anyone really interested in Polo and luxurious living?

With Love, Meghan
Atlasvue · 13/01/2025 13:06

JSMill · 13/01/2025 13:01

I was just listening to Times Radio and Hugo Rifkind and the Times TV reviewer were discussing the NF show. The TV reviewer guy said the press hadn't been shown any previews beyond the trailer everyone else has seen. Apparently this is very unusual and not a very good sign.

Good point and that’s what was said about POLO. No advanced reviews, like the do with the build up new tv series and movies to coincide with the release, isn’t a good sign.
But maybe that’s part of their contract? Because they know it’s likely to be reviewed negatively?

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andIsaid · 13/01/2025 13:26

Atlasvue · 13/01/2025 06:28

Doesn’t really matter though does it.

Its not the DM saying it, it’s the DM reporting on a viral tweet, started by a local resident of the area, calling them out

The Daily Mail picking up on a "viral tweet, started by a local resident of the area, calling them out," and running a few columns on the tweet shouldd actually alarm you.

So much is happening there, so many stories need to be told but they focus on that.

It tells you all you need to know about that paper.

Thedom · 13/01/2025 13:26

smilesy · 13/01/2025 12:54

I can’t imagine Netflix would want to let her make another show just because she is unhappy with this one because of the timing / bad reception of the trailer / she doesn’t like it now or whatever reason. They probably don’t want to throw good money after bad and also it takes time to produce another show, by which time their NF contract will be up for renewal. I think the show will have to air as it is

I agree, the show will have to air, maybe they will edit it a bit here and there.

But I don't think it is so easy to re film in 5 weeks, they would have to get a filming licence, hire crew, hire a property (unless they repurpose the Spotify recording studio). post production editing etc. I also think it is doubtful they would patch it together with new content, it's already a year old, it would look really strange to have a 'then and now'.

andIsaid · 13/01/2025 13:29

Mylovelygreendress · 13/01/2025 10:30

Firstly , that’s a horrible thing to say about the late Prince Philip .
Secondly, if the RF was so awful why on earth did they want to stay part of it ? Half in / half out . Harry himself said he was shocked to be told he was out .
If the RF is so awful why do they cling on to their titles ? Why inflict their little children with Prince/ Princess while living in a Republic?

If you are in favor of Royalty you should know that they cannot be stripped of their titles. The whole point of them is bloodline. If you do not have that bloodline you cannot be it.

So - Prince Harry, like it or not, cannot be un printed.

And there is now way the actual royals would want to change that.

After all, they could be next!

Born a prince always a prince.

And the royal family has to be the most dysfunctional family in Britain. Definitely awful.

andIsaid · 13/01/2025 13:32

I can’t imagine Netflix would want to let her make another show just because she is unhappy with this one because of the timing / bad reception of the trailer / she doesn’t like it now or whatever reason. They probably don’t want to throw good money after bad and also it takes time to produce another show, by which time their NF contract will be up for renewal. I think the show will have to air as it is

Where is this coming from?

A reshoot? I thought they just postponed.

andIsaid · 13/01/2025 13:36

Serenster · 13/01/2025 06:27

Actually I think Kate’s absence through illness last year demonstrates quite clearly that the Royal Family have no control over the press, but somehow I think our views on that will differ.

And as gets pointed out every time, it was one individual who tweeted the chimpanzee comparison, was met with condemnation, and sacked. No-one thought that was acceptable.

You must be joking.

There is not speculation at all in the press.

They are never papped.

They are never questioned.

Anything that bubbles up comes outside of the press like that Twitter hysteria last year.

The press reaction to the photo shopping was driven by the palace releasing those pictures.

The press is entirely muzzled.

They have incredible freedom.

Thedom · 13/01/2025 13:41

Where is this coming from?
A reshoot? I thought they just postponed.

Its speculation, in the same way they speculated that it could possibly be postponed before the postponement was actually announced. People can interpret a situation, they don't necessarily have to wait for a PR announcement.

trivialMorning · 13/01/2025 13:43

A reshoot? I thought they just postponed.

I think they have just postponed for now - people are speculating as LA got a lot of devastation and it not clear when would be a good time.to launch.

We watch these people - they usually look at film affects and often try and recreate them but they are in LA.

They aren't in fire devastated neighbours -yet- but their electricity out - they seem to have over head lines and transformers are going and poles - and the high winds are taking trees out -.

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IcedPurple · 13/01/2025 13:44

andIsaid · 13/01/2025 13:29

If you are in favor of Royalty you should know that they cannot be stripped of their titles. The whole point of them is bloodline. If you do not have that bloodline you cannot be it.

So - Prince Harry, like it or not, cannot be un printed.

And there is now way the actual royals would want to change that.

After all, they could be next!

Born a prince always a prince.

And the royal family has to be the most dysfunctional family in Britain. Definitely awful.

Born a prince always a prince.

That's simply not true.

The former Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped 3 of her grandsons and 1 of her granddaughters of their princely titles a few years ago. They went from being Princes and Princess to mere Counts and Countess.

I don't think it's at all likely that the same would happen to Harry, but theoretically it could. Royal titles can be granted and revoked with the stroke of the monarch's leaky pen.

Atlasvue · 13/01/2025 13:45

andIsaid · 13/01/2025 13:26

The Daily Mail picking up on a "viral tweet, started by a local resident of the area, calling them out," and running a few columns on the tweet shouldd actually alarm you.

So much is happening there, so many stories need to be told but they focus on that.

It tells you all you need to know about that paper.

Yes, you’re so right. There’s so many stories that need to be told…. That’s why today, of all days, Meghan n Harry have released a statement about META.

Least the DM hasn’t lost focus on the fires like those two have. That was yesterday’s battle…today the dragon slayer and his jam friend are battling the very platform that she joyfully launched herself on two weeks ago.

Perhaps ponder on that

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Xag · 13/01/2025 13:51

I cannot fathom why they would put out a statement like that right now.

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