In the wake of 's latest series, , the Duchess of Sussex, has raised questions about her previous statements. Comedian Katherine Ryan, who previously defended the royal from backlash, publicly blasted the former actress during the latest episode of her podcast, Telling Everybody Everything.
She admitted: "I liked Meghan Markle. I was rooting for Meghan Markle... though she is very Hollywood - even for me - and I don't like that in people. I see now, and maybe it's just the projects she's choosing, it does feel like she has lied about whether she knew who was, and these details about her childhood change and don't add up." Katherine defended Meghan in 2022 and said: "I love Meghan Markle's voice and her confidence to challenge the norm and what's expected of her in that role."
However, during her podcast, the comedian claimed: "She said on her new Netflix show that they ate TV dinners growing up.
"But then in an old interview, she was like, 'We would eat farm fresh'. Her whole act just seems very manicured and very forced.
"I've known a lot of Hollywood people - they're not bad people. I don't think she's a bad person, but I think she likes cosying up to celebrities and she wants the hundred million dollar deal and she likes the fact that she's married to a prince."
Katherine continued: "Of course. But I would rather someone lean into that and be like, 'oh my God, I used to be on Suits and now I'm married to a prince.' I would rather that than this act of 'Oh, I'm just so humble.'"
The Canadian-born Mock of the Week star, who lives in London with her three children and civil partner Bobby Kootstra, said she found Meghan's "flower sprinkles" particularly irritating.
"I have seen this; I have seen it from chefs - they like to put wildflowers on a meal. And I'm not about it. I also don't think it constitutes an entire cooking show.
Katherine added: "People are hate-watching it though. Who knows what Netflix are doing? They are smart - whether they love something or hate something, whatever keeps them watching more episodes.
"If this was Netflix's intention, to be like, let's throw Meghan under the bus where even people who really liked her are turning...