Days earlier than her new Netflix present can be launched, Meghan Markle appeared to put up – after which rapidly delete – behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming collection.Â
Final month, the Duchess of Sussex introduced her way of life collection, ‘With Love, Meghan’, which can be launched on Netflix on March 4, after it was postponed from January because of the LA wildfires.
A trailer for the programme confirmed Meghan, 43, inviting buddies and well-known visitors to a California property the place she shares cooking, gardening and internet hosting suggestions.
On Wednesday, February 26, the duchess shared a ‘backstage video’ from the present on her newly-launched Instagram account earlier than the video was seemingly taken down.Â
The 14-second clip featured a brief cameo from her husband, Prince Harry, and the couple’s beloved beagle Man – who handed away earlier this 12 months.Â
Within the video, Meghan is also seen exhibiting off her dance strikes and sharing lighthearted moments with crew members and a number of the visitors that may characteristic on ‘With Love, Meghan’.Â
Because it was deleted from Meghan’s socials, the quick clip was reposted on X/Twitter, as followers gushed they ‘cannot wait’ for the present to drop on Netflix.Â
The newest replace comes after ‘With Love, Meghan’ was in contrast with Pamela Anderson’s new cooking present that launched earlier this week.Â
Days earlier than her new Netflix present can be launched, Meghan appeared to put up – after which rapidly delete – behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming collection
The duchess shared a ‘backstage video’ from the present on her newly-launched Instagram account earlier than the video was seemingly taken down
Some viewers had been outraged on the Hollywood icon’s behalf after recognizing the similarities between the trailers for her collection and Meghan Markle’s.
However eagle-eyed viewers have since observed how the Duchess’ teaser appears similar to the trailer for Pamela’s present, Cooking With Love.
Critics declare the mother-of-two’s clip appears to be a ‘straight copy’ of the Baywatch star’s promotional video for her way of life programme, which was launched in October 2024, simply months earlier than Meghan’s.Â
Nevertheless, defenders of the Duchess insist the closeness of the discharge dates, and the tight manufacturing schedules, may solely imply any similarities within the exhibits are coincidental, fairly than deliberate.
From the same aesthetic, titles and wardrobes to the acquainted phrases and actions, pissed off followers took to X to level out all of the methods during which they consider Meghan seems to have ‘copied’ Pamela’s ideas.
For example, the openings of each trailers embody the celebs strolling in a backyard admiring the produce, earlier than inviting cooks into the kitchens in addition to household and buddies to check out the scrumptious meals.
Elsewhere within the clips, Pamela explains how ‘I simply all the time have wished to take issues to a different stage’, whereas Meghan equally declares: ‘I’ve all the time cherished taking one thing fairly atypical and elevating it.’Â
Each hosts additionally reveal how they’re taking in all of the data they will from the consultants they encounter, with the 57-year-old mannequin saying: ‘I am a sponge soaking all of it in… I am studying loads’.
Pamela Anderson’s new cooking present (pictured) launched earlier this week to a lot fanfare on-line
However some viewers have been left outraged on the Hollywood icon’s behalf after recognizing the similarities between her collection and Meghan Markle’s (pictured)
In the meantime, the Duchess likewise says she’s ‘simply studying’ as she’s filmed making an attempt her hand at beekeeping.
One other related second within the two trailers got here when Pamela and Meghan each double high-fived one in every of their visitors. A typical theme of romance, love and pleasure additionally featured all through the 2 trailers.Â
However not solely did viewers take umbrage with how related the Duchess’ promotional clip was to Pamela’s, additionally they famous how the titles are alike, with each cooking exhibits mentioning ‘With Love’ of their names.
The Baywatch bombshell’s eight-episode collection, in addition to its title, was introduced in February 2023, whereas Meghan’s title was revealed in January this 12 months, together with the primary trailer.
Noting the similarities, one particular person wrote on X: ‘In case you watch the trailer for Pamela’s new present, it’s a extra genuine model of what Meghan was making an attempt to realize and it appears as if Meghan has copied every thing! The trailers are so related it’s freaky.’Â
One other mentioned: ‘Markle’s present is a straight copy of Pamela Anderson’s cooking and entertaining present. Go take a look at the trailer!’
A 3rd added: ‘I do know I shouldn’t be stunned however I’m. Pamela’s present appears genuine and like one thing I’d get pleasure from watching. I can’t consider Netflix didn’t see Meghan’s present as a whole rip off of this one!’
A fourth wrote: ‘It is a combine and match of different creators’ concepts,’ whereas a fifth mentioned: ‘Have you ever observed how Markle truly copied the format? Even to the excessive 10.’
Final month, the Duchess of Sussex (pictured proper) introduced her way of life collection, ‘With Love, Meghan’, which can be launched on Netflix on March 4, after it was postponed from January because of the LA wildfires. Pictured left, Pamela filmed within the trailer for her collection
One other related second within the two trailers got here when Pamela (pictured proper) and Meghan each double high-fived one in every of their visitors
A typical theme of romance, love and pleasure additionally featured all through the 2 trailers. Pictured, Meghan high-fiving one in every of her visitors
One other particular person wrote: ‘And Markle is copying AGAIN. A few of it apparent, a few of it delicate.’
Meals Community Canada ordered the collection starring the Love, Pamela writer following the success of her Netflix documentary Pamela: A Love Story, in accordance with The Hollywood Reporter.
The Barb Wire star, who collaborates with cooks to indicate off her plant-based meals and recipes from her own residence in Canada, mentioned in a press release:Â ‘Creating elegant and alluring areas that encourage a compassionate, calm and wholesome setting has all the time been necessary to me and comes naturally.
‘Corus Studios and I’ve set mutual targets with good intentions,’ Pamela added. ‘It has been a studying curve. I’m assured they are going to be a optimistic companion in serving to deliver my true imaginative and prescient to life.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for The Duchess of Sussex and Netflix.Â
This is not the primary time followers have famous scenes within the Duchess’ cookery present that really feel acquainted – viewers noticed a collection of similarities to outdated recipes and different exhibits simply hours after the trailer got here out.Â
Some in contrast her ‘Ladybug Caprese Bruschetta’ to related recipes; others noticed a similarity to a YouTube cooking present hosted by the Marchioness of Bathtub; and her beekeeping was famous for additionally being one in every of Kate’s favorite hobbies.
Within the trailer for ‘With Love, Meghan’, the Duchess hosts superstar cooks and well-known buddies together with Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer as she prepares a spread of completely introduced dishes to a soundtrack of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s Do You Consider in Magic.
From the same aesthetic, titles and wardrobes to the acquainted phrases and actions, pissed off followers took to X to level out all of the methods during which they consider Meghan (pictured proper) seems to have ‘copied’ Pamela’s (pictured left) ideas
However not solely did viewers take umbrage with how related the Duchess’ promotional clip was to Pamela’s (pictured proper), additionally they famous how the titles are alike, with each cooking exhibits mentioning ‘With Love’ of their names
The Baywatch bombshell’s eight-episode collection, in addition to its title, was introduced in February 2023, whereas Meghan’s (pictured proper) title was revealed in January this 12 months, together with the primary trailer
Response: Eagle-eyed viewers have observed how the Duchess’ collection appears similar to Pamela’s present, Cooking With Love
In a single clip from the kitchen of the rented $5m actuality TV Montecito mansion the place the present is ready, Meghan, who tells viewers she’ll share ‘some little suggestions and methods’, makes a ‘Ladybug’-themed appetiser.
Nevertheless, viewers famous that recipes for the dish have been round since 2015 on dozens of meals blogs and Pinterest pages.
Additionally they characteristic within the US way of life journal First For Girls in 2018 and the favored TikTok account Dwelling Cooks World in 2023.
The components within the latter’s recipe are a baguette, pesto, mozzarella, basil, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, sesame seeds and olive oil. First for Girls in the meantime mentioned the dish was ‘filled with mood-boosting calcium and energising antioxidants’.
One other a part of the trailer confirmed Meghan making an attempt beekeeping – however some royal followers identified that that is additionally one in every of her sister-in-law Kate’s longtime hobbies.
The Princess of Wales was photographed fortunately tending to a hive at Anmer Corridor in Norfolk in a picture launched in Might 2023 to mark World Bee Day.
Kate is thought to make her personal honey – whereas Queen Camilla can be a eager apiarist, and retains bees at Raymill, her six-bedroom retreat in Lacock, Wiltshire.Â
Camilla can be president of Bees For Growth, a charity defending bee habitats in additional than 50 international locations; whereas Buckingham Palace is house to 4 beehives on an island in a lake within the backyard, and there are two hives in Clarence Home’s backyard.
Meghan with actress Mindy Kaling within the trailer for ‘With Love, Meghan’
Some viewers have in contrast scenes from Meghan’s trailer to these within the YouTube cooking present ‘Emma’s Kitchen’ hosted by Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bathtub (above)
Response: Followers noticed a similarity to a YouTube cooking present hosted by the Marchioness of Bathtub
One viewer tweeted: ‘If anybody wished to learn between the traces, that is one more alternative for Netflix, Reed Hastings and Markle to proceed trolling the British monarchy, since all Meghan is making an attempt to do is to mimic an English way of life, dressing and conserving bees like Catherine.’
One other wrote that it was ‘one thing the King, Prince William and Princess Catherine been doing for years – no, a beekeeper she’s not. Copied that off the royals.’
And a 3rd mentioned: ‘And you understand who retains bees? Princess Catherine at her house in Amner Corridor. It is one in every of her passions. Meghan has by no means had an unique thought ever.’
Different viewers have in contrast scenes from the trailer to these within the YouTube cooking present ‘Emma’s Kitchen’ hosted by marchioness and chef Emma Weymouth.
The Movie star MasterChef contestant – formally often known as Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bathtub – posts movies of her creations after launching the model in 2015 utilizing the backdrop of the unique kitchens inside Longleat Home.
One observer tweeted related nonetheless pictures from every present, writing: ‘Emma Weymouth, Marchioness of Bathtub, has had a cooking programme at Longleat property for 9 years!’
One other mentioned: ‘Why is Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex making an attempt to channel Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bathtub? TBH, Emma appears extra pure whereas Meghan typically looks as if she’s appearing from a script. I feel Meghan ought to focus strictly on charity work.’
A 3rd added: ‘This girl has no unique thought! It is a copy of Emma’s Kitchen!.’ And a fourth tweeted: ‘Very very similar to Emma’s Kitchen on YouTube.’
One other a part of the trailer for ‘With Love, Meghan’ confirmed the Duchess making an attempt beekeeping
The Princess of Wales was pictured tending to a hive at Anmer Corridor in Norfolk in Might 2023
One other a part of the trailer confirmed Meghan making an attempt beekeeping – however some royal followers identified that that is additionally one in every of her sister-in-law Kate’s longtime hobbies.
 As for Meghan’s new trailer, she seems smiling and relaxed within the clip which features a shot of her being hugged by the Duke of Sussex.
The collection was introduced firstly of January – a day after she returned to Instagram for the primary time since 2020.
Meghan wrote: ‘I’ve been so excited to share this with you! I hope you like the present as a lot as I cherished making it.
‘Wishing you all a incredible new 12 months! Due to our superb crew and the crew @netflix. Past grateful for the assist – and enjoyable!’
A promotional synopsis of the present says: ‘This inspiring collection, produced by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reimagines the style of way of life programming, mixing sensible how-tos and candid dialog with buddies, new and outdated.
‘Meghan shares private suggestions and methods, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how straightforward it may be to create magnificence, even within the sudden.
‘She and her visitors roll up their sleeves within the kitchen, the backyard, and past, and invite you to do the identical.’
Actresses Mindy Kaling and former Fits star Abigail Spencer, plus cooks Roy Choi and Alice Waters are among the many visitors who seem on the 33-minute exhibits.
Viewers say a few of Meghan’s concepts are unoriginal such because the ‘Ladybug Caprese Bruschetta’
Dozens of meals blogs have posted the recipe, together with Diary of a Mad Hausfrau
The TikTok and YouTube channel Dwelling Cooks World posted the same recipe video in 2023
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Productions helped to make the collection and she or he additionally will get a credit score as one in every of its govt producers.
The couple have a £80million five-year cope with Netflix which they signed in 2020 – and the Sussexes are govt producers of Polo which aired not too long ago.
The documentary was the couple’s first since Coronary heart Of Invictus, which aired some 16 months earlier and adopted a gaggle of service members on their street to the Invictus Video games, the Paralympic-style sporting competitors arrange by Harry in 2014 for injured and sick navy personnel and veterans.
It adopted Stay To Lead, about leaders who’ve devoted themselves to social justice, in 2022, and earlier than that, the couple’s controversial six-part Harry & Meghan documentary.
