“With Love, Meghan” Guest Claps Back at Royal’s Old Show—And She Loves It
So here’s a twist we didn’t see coming: a guest on Meghan Markle’s Netflix show just roasted her former hit series to her face—and she *loved it*. Welcome to the surreal world of “With Love, Meghan,” where awkward meets aspirational, and the Duchess of Sussex seems more than happy to laugh off shade thrown at her old career.
Let’s set the scene: Season 2, Episode 7 of the lifestyle series finds Markle in the kitchen with mixologist Payman Bahmani-Bailey, a former attorney turned cocktail guru. The conversation takes a turn when Markle, clearly feeling playful, asks if he ever caught an episode of Suits, the USA Network legal drama she starred in for seven seasons before stepping back to marry Prince Harry in 2018.
His reply? “No, no, I don’t watch basic cable.” Ouch. And then came the kicker: “I like shows with curse words and stuff.”
Instead of crumbling under the weight of subtle shade, Markle leaned into it, laughing it off like a pro. “Great, I love it!” she said, before diving into a 50/50 gin-vermouth cocktail with the man who just dismissed her former life’s work on national TV.
Now, let’s be real—this isn’t exactly the first time Markle’s show has drawn mixed reactions. The second season dropped in August and, much like the first, has been met with a mix of polite applause and eye-rolling. Some critics aren’t shy about their disdain. Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks told The New York Post he barely made it two minutes into the new season before giving up. “I was already done with this bulls–t,” he said, adding that Markle seems to be “looking for credibility” without actually earning it.
Still, the show isn’t all cringe. There are moments of genuine charm, like when Markle reunites with “Queer Eye” star Tan France in Season 2, Episode 3. The pair bonded over her infamous flower sprinkles while making French toast. France’s reaction? “Wow, that’s the gayest s–t I’ve seen in a long time.” Cue the laughter. At least Markle knows how to take a joke.
It’s worth noting that “Suits” has had a bit of a renaissance lately, thanks to its Netflix revival. Markle herself acknowledged the show’s resurgence in a recent interview with People, calling it a “time capsule” and praising its writing and production. But while fans are rediscovering the series, not everyone’s a fan—like Bahmani-Bailey, who clearly prefers his TV with a little more edge.
So what does this all mean? Maybe Markle’s finally embracing the fact that not everyone’s going to love her post-royal career. Or maybe she’s just tired of taking herself too seriously. Either way, if she can laugh off a jab at her old show while sipping a martini with a guy who never even watched it, she’s probably doing something right.
And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine
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