Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series With Love, Meghan premiered on Netflix on March 4, positioning the Duchess of Sussex as a modern domestic guru. Filmed in her Montecito home, the eight-episode show blended cooking tutorials, gardening tips, and celebrity guest appearances, including Mindy Kaling and Chef Roy Choi. While aiming to showcase Markle’s playful approach to homemaking, the series quickly became fodder for critics and comedians alike.

Jimmy Fallon turned a quirky moment from Markle’s show into viral comedy gold, leaving audiences questioning the practicality of her lifestyle hacks.

Jimmy Fallon targeted Meghan Markle during The Tonight Show trivia segment on March 18. Sidekick Steve Higgins posed a mock-scientific question about unsolved mysteries, prompting Fallon to joke about extraterrestrial life. Higgins countered with a punchline referencing Markle’s viral pretzel-bagging scene, stating "Why does Meghan Markle make her own pretzel bags?" quipping that even scientists could not decipher why she repackaged store-bought snacks. Fallon mimicked her actions, sarcastically praising the “confusing” effort of moving snacks from one bag to another.

The gag highlighted a scene from With Love, Meghan where Markle transferred Trader Joe’s peanut butter pretzels into personalized bags for guests. The audience erupted in laughter, amplifying criticism of the show’s perceived frivolity. Critics had already labeled the series self-indulgent, and Fallon’s roast intensified debates about Markle’s relatability as a lifestyle influencer.

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While Fallon’s jokes dominated headlines, With Love, Meghan faced deeper scrutiny over its lukewarm reception and shaky viewership.

Netflix’s With Love, Meghan debuted to harsh reviews, earning a 36% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers called the series superficial and out of touch, contrasting sharply with Meghan Markle’s 2022 docuseries Harry & Meghan. Despite celebrity cameos and glossy production, the show ranked tenth globally on Netflix, drawing 2.6 million views in its first week, below platform giants like Stranger Things.

Episodes like Hello, Honey! and Surprise and Delight featured DIY crafts and hosting tips, but audiences found the content overly curated. A planned second season, already filmed and set for autumn 2025, faces skepticism. Markle’s foray into lifestyle entertainment faced relentless public scrutiny, blending viral mockery with lukewarm metrics. Netflix defended the project, emphasizing its focus on celebrating the beauty of everyday moments, yet the mixed response underscores Markle’s uphill battle in rebranding as a lifestyle authority.

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