Meghan Markle reportedly left one cooking show set with a bad reputation backstage. The Duchess of Sussex appeared as a guest on “MasterChef Australia.” A new source claimed the visit became more tense than promotional.
Insiders said she drained the crew of its reported demands and production expectations. The report framed the issue around a “MasterChef royalty” introduction, crew fatigue, and reaction after filming ended. It also claimed her presence changed the mood behind the cameras.
Meghan Markle’s demands left MasterChef crew exhausted, claims source
As per Rob Shuter’s Substack post, the claim centered on Markle’s guest appearance. The outlet said the “MasterChef Australia” segment was intended as a feel-good television moment. However, a production insider claimed, “everyone was just praying for the taping to be over.”
The source said people discussed the “royalty” comment afterward. Still, the insider added it was “the least of the crew’s concerns.” Another source described her as among the most demanding celebrity guests hosted by the long-running series.
Meanwhile, another insider claimed the duchess arrived with several production expectations. The source said she expected “every aspect of the production” to revolve around her. The insider also compared the atmosphere to a movie set arrival.
They claimed, “She carried herself like she was Julia Roberts.” The source added, “This is MasterChef Australia.” The insider said the team had handled award winners and world-famous chefs before. That comparison placed the complaint within the show’s history of celebrity guests.
Still, the report said the strongest response came after filming wrapped. Another source claimed, “There was an audible sigh of relief.”
The insider added that it happened when “Meghan finally wrapped.” The source said people “couldn’t wait for the day to be over.” Shuter’s report said those moments were unlikely to appear on air. According to the report, even mentioning her name later made some crew members tense. For the “Suits” alum, the alleged visit became less about television. It became a backstage story about demands and crew exhaustion.
