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The sounds of summer - burgers sizzling on the grill and laughter in the air - filled the set of Live with Kelly and Ryan. But the lighthearted mood quickly turned tense when the longtime hosts took an unexpected turn in their conversation: critiquing the cooking skills of Meghan Markle.
It began innocently enough as Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos hosted a grilling segment, demonstrating barbecue techniques. But then Kelly brought up Meghan's new cooking show. "You know, I've been watching Meghan Markle's little cooking show and I have to say I'm not that impressed," she said with a mischievous grin.
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Mark didn't miss a beat. "Really? I heard she can't even grill a decent burger. How does someone who's supposed to be this big foodie not know how to work a grill?" The audience burst into laughter at the bold commentary.
Kelly piled on, questioning how - as a royal married to Prince Harry - Meghan still couldn't "figure out how to properly sear a steak." Mark agreed, saying any royal family member should have round-the-clock personal chefs.
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The hosts continued ribbing the Duchess's culinary skills. Kelly suggested Meghan should "stick to her day job and leave the cooking to the professionals." She added, "if you can't even grill a hot dog without burning it to a crisp, maybe you should just stick to acting." More laughter followed from the engaged studio audience.
The segment instantly went viral as social media users weighed in. Some praised Kelly and Mark's humor, while others accused them of being too critical. But the controversy didn't end there - Meghan herself caught wind of it.
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A source close to the Duchess said she was "really bothered" by the comments, as she's worked hard promoting her cooking skills and takes pride in the kitchen. Meghan had even considered demanding an apology from the show's producers but opted not to draw more attention.
However, Kelly and Mark remained unapologetic. In a subsequent episode, Kelly stated, "if Meghan can't even grill a decent burger, how is she supposed to be taken seriously as a celebrity chef?" Mark added that trying to teach the Queen how to poach an egg was "just embarrassing."
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The feud simmered as both sides refused to back down. Fans eagerly awaited the next installment, wondering how the drama might unfold. But as summer ended, attention shifted elsewhere. Still, the memory lingered - a reminder that even the most famous aren't immune to harsh peer judgments, especially in the unforgiving arena of public cooking.
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In the end, the saga served as caution for any celebrity who dares step foot in the kitchen with the world watching. As Kelly and Mark so eloquently put it, "if you can't even grill a hot dog, maybe you should just stick to your day job." The grilling continues.
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