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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Nica Marie Virtudazo

MasterChef Fans Vow Boycott as Meghan Markle Objects to Being Called 'Royalty'

Meghan Markle faces criticism from royal commentator Tom Slater and threats of a viewer boycott after reportedly objecting to being called "royalty" on MasterChef Australia. (Credit: Screenshot from meghan/Instagram)

Meghan Markle is facing criticism following reports that she was annoyed at being introduced as "royalty" during a forthcoming appearance on MasterChef Australia. The Duchess of Sussex allegedly objected after the programme's judges presented her as "MasterChef royalty" before she entered the kitchen, prompting royal commentator Tom Slater to label her reaction as hypocritical.

The news comes as a promotional teaser for the cooking show, recorded during a recent trip to Australia, began circulating. During the preview, judges welcomed her by announcing: 'We've had MasterChef royalty in the kitchen before. All the way from sunny California, please welcome to MasterChef Australia, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan.'

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