{"id":1981627,"date":"2025-08-27T01:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1981627"},"modified":"2025-08-27T01:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:52:22","slug":"celeb-chef-who-cooked-for-king-charles-slams-meghan-markles-with-love-meghan-season-2-stick-to-acting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/celeb-chef-who-cooked-for-king-charles-slams-meghan-markles-with-love-meghan-season-2-stick-to-acting\/","title":{"rendered":"Celeb chef, who cooked for King Charles, slams Meghan Markle\u2019s \u2018With Love, Meghan\u2019 Season 2: \u2018Stick to acting\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks<\/span>\u00a0has slammed the second season of Meghan Markle\u2019s Netflix series, \u201cWith Love, Meghan\u201d \u2014 saying the entire thing was nothing but \u201cstaged and fake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The chef, who had previously cooked for King Charles and other royals, admitted he watched the latest episode of Markle\u2019s cooking show against his better judgment, only to be left thoroughly disappointed by what he saw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI tried to keep an open mind, hoping it might be an improvement on the first series,\u201d Stocks, 41, told The Post. \u201cBut just two minutes in, I was already done with this bulls\u2013t.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The second season of Meghan Markle\u2019s Netflix series, \u201cWith Love, Meghan,\u201d has been slammed by a celebrity chef. Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI found myself thinking, \u2018What am I even doing watching this?&#8217;\u201d said Stocks, who previously\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-chef-jameson-stocks-critical-230134657.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:claimed that he turned down an offer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">claimed that he turned down an offer<\/a>\u00a0from the streamer to work on the show\u2019s first season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cShe\u2019s looking for credibility with the chefs and guests, just because you know a good cook doesn\u2019t mean you are a good cook, I find it all really embarrassing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/meghan-markle-reveals-she-misses-083335084.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:new eight-part installment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">new eight-part installment<\/a> of the Duchess of Sussex\u2019s lifestyle series dropped on the streaming platform in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/meghan-markle-gushes-over-far-092702909.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:features guest appearances;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">features guest appearances<\/a> from Markle\u2019s celeb pals, including Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, Jay Shetty and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks admitted he watched the latest episode of Markle\u2019s cooking show against his better judgment, only to be left thoroughly disappointed by what he saw. Jameson Stocks\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"868\" height=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kpD0ykkF27BFS4K4BazzYg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExMzM7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/510337b28eaf06ceb81178caa60aecee\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks admitted he watched the latest episode of Markle\u2019s cooking show against his better judgment, only to be left thoroughly disappointed by what he saw. Jameson Stocks<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A new eight-part installment of the Duchess of Sussex\u2019s lifestyle series dropped on the streaming platform in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Netflix\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"539\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ioRl9du.UZWPgIK7c7r17w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/1cd2f9b6a64b90ac4bc705637e462eaf\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>A new eight-part installment of the Duchess of Sussex\u2019s lifestyle series dropped on the streaming platform in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show follows a similar format to the first season, which sees the former actress share tips and tricks for hosting at home and getting in tune with at-home hobbies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI find it all rather insincere,\u201d Stocks said. \u201cShe\u2019s not a terrible cook, but her skills aren\u2019t strong enough to offer genuine tips.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-4\"\/>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/20\/entertainment\/royal-family-live-updates-news-and-photos-aug-20-21-22-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Follow The Post\u2019s royal family live blog for the latest pics, news, exclusive details and more;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Follow The Post\u2019s royal family live blog for the latest pics, news, exclusive details and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-4\"\/>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stocks, who previously alleged he got <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/celeb-chef-alleges-hit-legal-141234030.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:hit with legal action from Netflix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">hit with legal action from Netflix<\/a> for denouncing Markle\u2019s series, said the \u201cSuits\u201d alum \u201ccomes across as a poor imitation of Martha Stewart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI seriously doubt she spends six to seven hours at the stove preparing Prince Harry\u2019s dinner,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIn fact, on her show, she does very little \u2014 mostly just standing around, stirring, tossing pre-prepared ingredients into a pan, and slicing fruit, all while dressed in expensive clothes and talking nonsense.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The second season features guest appearances from Markle\u2019s celeb pals, including Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, Jay Shetty and more. Netflix\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"539\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kyLmVC62IWmmnU6D2_hLcQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/2752a59b6f690e4a6aa73c30095fb3ad\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The second season features guest appearances from Markle\u2019s celeb pals, including Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, Jay Shetty and more. Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The celeb chef added that Markle should be done with her cooking phase and instead \u201cstick to acting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/meghan-markle-calculated-netflix-show-133744258.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:second season of the show has\u00a0since been bashed by critics,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">second season of the show has\u00a0since been bashed by critics,<\/a> who branded the series as \u201cneedy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks\u00a0has slammed the second season of Meghan Markle\u2019s Netflix series, \u201cWith Love, Meghan\u201d \u2014 saying the entire thing was nothing but \u201cstaged and fake.\u201d The chef, who had previously cooked for King Charles and other royals, admitted he watched the latest episode of Markle\u2019s cooking show against his better judgment, only to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1981628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[310800,355524,355522,355523,183315,353175,23067,53647],"class_list":["post-1981627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-celebrity-chef","tag-cooking-show","tag-jameson-stocks","tag-jay-shetty","tag-king-charles","tag-lifestyle-series","tag-meghan-markle","tag-netflix-series"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celeb-chef-who-cooked-for-King-Charles-slams-Meghan-Markles.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1981627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1981627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1981627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1981628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1981627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1981627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1981627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}